Christian Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 That is where I am off to today!! Love Christmas shopping, but like many, hate it in December. Like to have it all done by November at the latest, Crowds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Christmas in September...yikes, too soon for me I will have to get organised soon though, if I want the cheapest sea mail delivery option for any heavy gifts I need to do it by October, and I hope to be able to make up a couple of parcels and then send them that way to Mum & MIL for distributing to family and friends at the appropriate time We're making a very determined effort to break with tradition this year, no point in having a roast turkey and imported out of season sprouts...that's just likely to induce homesickness, I'm fancying the idea of a barbie on the beach personally, if it can be arranged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Do they have Christmas in NZ then Kate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Do they have Christmas in NZ then Kate?? Yup,still a Christian country here, celebrating the birth of Christ. However as I understand it they'd rather celebrate His birth by surfing or swimming, or chucking a few prawns on the barbie , than by spending hours tramping around over crowded shops and stuffing a turkey Busy time of year for you thouh Ginette, are you in full preparing for Christmas swing yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well we started learning a few Christmas Carols in July - just to get ahead of the rush really! I've still got to finalise the 7 pieces for Advent, but have most of them sorted out. It's a busy time - we're taking part in the Big Sing for Songs of Praise this weekend and next. Harvest anthems for October to learn - and I've been asked to take in some hens for the Harvest service. I'm going to have to do a scrubbing session the day before and then be up early to get the eglu and run and hens to church before we start the orchestra practice at 9:30am! Still choosing which girls to take - I keep asking them who'd like to go and telling the naughty ones that they definitely won't be having a day out! I was only joking about Christmas in NZ . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I have started applying myself to Christmas. Mainly because I make a lot of the pressies myself or have to mail order them. Plus my Dad comes to us sometime before Christmas to drop off and collect pressies (he acts as the family postie......making sure we all exchange our gifts and he gets to visit all the family at the same time). In an outbreak of efficiency ( spurred on by Christian) I have made the cake, puddings and mincemeat. I like to have all the pressies bought by the end of November and the cards done by the end of the first week in December. I avoid the shops in December only venturing to the supermarket if I really have too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I stand up for the right to be in denial about Christmas coming. I refuse to spend a quarter of my year thinking about that one day (I know its more than one day for many of you but hopefully you will understand what I mean) Anyway I have to have my birthday first - Christmas cannot possibly start until after my birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I stand up for the right to be in denial about Christmas coming. I refuse to spend a quarter of my year thinking about that one day (I know its more than one day for many of you but hopefully you will understand what I mean) Anyway I have to have my birthday first - Christmas cannot possibly start until after my birthday I agree with you Tina. My aim is not to go 'Christmas Shopping' at all, ever! I usually do one day in November to get those stupid presents for the stupid people i don't really know but have to exchange gifts with. Apart from that, I am an opportunist. If i see something somewhere (and I don't shop very often) I buy it, whatever time of year it is. I bought some Stocking fillers in Salisbury cathedral shop during August. I also listen out all the time for things which people would like and keep a list. If I know what I want, it's not the same as Christmas shopping somehow, certainly not a chore. I prefer to chip away at it in a very understated way so that with just a little bit of effort at the end, it is all miraculously done. I certainly don't walk around thinking about Christmas from now until December! and for me, real preparations cannot start until after Advent Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Everybody's getting one of these. http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_53.html They're wonderful. There is a patch of blue sky amidst the storm clouds with the sun streaming in and mines whizzing round throwing rainbows round the room. Cheers me up no end!!! Love these, & they are MUCH cheaper on eBay. Just got one for Cleo & one for a nieces pressie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can I have a Drum Kit this year, please ? Of course Clash I know you shouldn't have "favourites" but Paloa, your mine http://www.zzounds.com/item--PEAJJ728 Some cymbals would also be useful Ooooo Clash you made me blush Gorgeous drum kit Very reasonably priced, am sure I can stretch to the cymbals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Cinnamon, where on ebay did you find the rainbows? I loved the Pedlar one but a bit too pricey on my state pension Thanks in advance, Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Cinnamon, where on ebay did you find the rainbows? I loved the Pedlar one but a bit too pricey on my state pension Thanks in advance There is one ** Here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 They do a single one too - look in the sellers shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Started mine last week! Already managed to get my hands on the Nintendo Wii and a Wii Fit Board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 They do a single one too - look in the sellers shop Never mind the Rainbow maker.....I'm ordering one of **these** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wouldn't be any good for me as I always had the lid down One of the cats is too fond of drinking out of the bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wouldn't be any good for me as I always had the lid down One of the cats is too fond of drinking out of the bowl I keep the lid down too. Can tell that you live with all men Egluntine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can tell that you live with all men Egluntine! I never venture into the upstairs loo at night wih bare feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can tell that you live with all men Egluntine! I never venture into the upstairs loo at night wih bare feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Husband and I are working from Xmas Eve until the day after Boxing Day this year as both our teams are on duty so no Crimbo celebs for us at all! We have 4 days off afterwards tho and will have turkey etc once we have finished collapsing in an untidy heap. Would like to see if he can gift wrap a pink Eglu........ Kimmy x One small black and white hungry cat called Lilo Lil! Edited a squillion times cos I couldnt get my signature right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can tell that you live with all men Egluntine! I never venture into the upstairs loo at night wih bare feet. I don't have that problem wwith Phil when he stays... he is under no illusion that this is a female house, and uses the loo sitting down. I pointed out that if he left the seat up then I would shut it on his ...... The only other male in the house has been neutered, so I mean business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I started my pressie shopping about a month ago. I saw a few good bargains so I bought them whilst they were there. We have about 35 people to buy for though so have to start early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 The only other male in the house has been neutered, so I mean business! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
