ubereglu Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 Have fun in London! I'm wrapping up some pressies whilst on the forum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I think mine will be a miracle or a nightmare this year Every other year I have my parents down and this year is my turn Problem is mum always organises the food all I have to do is cook it Big problem here She is still in spain dealing with her sisters will etc having lost her a couple of weeks ago and won't be back until just before Christmas which means I have to do EVERYTHING this year Those of you that know me will also have worked out I don't get much in the way of time off from work (I am currently owed 9 weeks leave) and I just don't know when I am going to squeeze it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Yup, just like exercise Thats my philosophy too Mel, strange as i have been thinking about exercise for months now and haven't lost a pound! OH has just ordered a lateral thigh trainer, can't wait to see him in lycra!!! All pressies bought, but still in bags all over the house. Looks like i'll be wrapping til Christmas eve!! Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Mel, last year I wrapped all our pressies in the FT (pink) with silver ribbon - it looked FAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 We use newspaper too. The best thing is that it's so much easier to work with so the parcels look nice. Second best thing is you don't have to worry about cutting the right amount so as not to waste any wrapping paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I think mine will be a miracle or a nightmare this year Every other year I have my parents down and this year is my turn Problem is mum always organises the food all I have to do is cook it Big problem here She is still in spain dealing with her sisters will etc having lost her a couple of weeks ago and won't be back until just before Christmas which means I have to do EVERYTHING this year Those of you that know me will also have worked out I don't get much in the way of time off from work (I am currently owed 9 weeks leave) and I just don't know when I am going to squeeze it in Will you have any time off just before, Louise? I'm sure your parents will be quite happy with a few things done well rather than cooking everything you can possible think of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Its not the cooking thats fine its the shopping I will be off the weekend before Christmas but can you imagine what the shops will be like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Go at 2am - it's quiter then apparently - mind you, the shelves are empty as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 It is one of the considerations at the moment Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I've found my gift tags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Where were they Lesley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Its not the cooking thats fine its the shopping I will be off the weekend before Christmas but can you imagine what the shops will be like Can you get the shopping delivered? - I did that last year and am going to again this year! What I dont understand is that most supermarkets are only shut on Christmas Day (and there are plenty of little convenience stores open on that day anyway) so WHY oh WHY do people feel the need to stock up as if we had a threat of a nuclear blast?!?!?! I understand if you are having people over Christmas you might need a bit more food - but I've seen people with loaves and loaves of bread and pints and pints of milk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 That makes me mad too Mel. I don't get more than I need for the number of people we'll have. I tend to get the things over a couple of weeks to spread the cost, but I see people with sometimes 2 trollies loaded with food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Maybe they are having all their aged lonely relatives over (see how Charitable I am trying to be ) or they are helping out at a soup kitchen............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 nah They're just over eating indulgent pigs (was gonna say something else but held back!) We don't buy more than we need as it's just mindful waste Our council are allowing 6 extra bin bags for collection after Christmas in addition to their closed lid policy How much rubbish for goodness sake! Rant over! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 That's what I was thinking. Why can't people recycle more??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I have the cards - bought in last years' sale. Not yet written or anything Me too! And some from the Omlet do!! Seem to have lost the Christmas card list though, so can't remember who I usually send to! I'm sure I'll forget someone! Funny how when I used to use a filofax I always had peoples addresses on me. Now, with a mobile phone, emails, and printed calendar page, the filofax has been dumped and addresses are a thing of the past! At least we don't have to worry about a Christmas tree: we usually put little lights up in one of our apple trees instead, but last year we never got round to taking them down! Turned them on recently and they're still fine! Just one bulb blown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 nah They're just over eating indulgent pigs (was gonna say something else but held back!) We don't buy more than we need as it's just mindful waste Our council are allowing 6 extra bin bags for collection after Christmas in addition to their closed lid policy How much rubbish for goodness sake! Rant over! A xx you rant all you want my love - you are amongst friends here I do go at our neighbours - both with 2 children who seem to have, on average 6 bags of rubbish each week We have one bag (the rest is all....ahem.... recyclable glass......you know, organic apple juice....um.....pasta sauce.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 oh of course Mel we completely understand about the recycling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Where were they Lesley? In a bag with some birthday things ready for January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 a good job you found them this side of Christmas then! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 It is - I was looking for something completely different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Why is that always the way??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
