Cinnamon Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 My local M&S now has a small amount of cards,wrap & gifts out on display. I love it too Christian,& the change in the weather has really got me feeling Christmassy & planning pressies & decorations for the festive period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I only really get into the festive spirit nearer the time as we're usually very busy at work so there's no time to think about it This year I have managed to get a couple of days off before Christmas - a first in the 10 years I've been working here It's a bone of contention; another member of staff who doesn't have children/family always block-books Christmas off a year ahead without checking whether I'd like some time to prepare, especially as I have 10 people for Christmas day this time I got my own back... I noticed that she'd not yet booked it, so I got mine in at the end of November last year. at least this time around I'll be less panicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 In Sainsburys yesterday I noticed their seasonal aisle had a few shelves of Christmas choccys, candy canes etc I nearly bought some canes, but through NO! Its still September!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 *dashes off to Sainsburys* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I bought two boxes of mince pies in there today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Christian Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Only 102 sleeps 'til Father Christmas arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 YS has brought home a Webb Ivory catalogue. I can't think about Christmas yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Only 102 sleeps 'til Father Christmas arrives! No!!!! Please stop!!!!! Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ive just bought some 'orange truffle' baileys!! couldnt resist trying it as we are big fans in this house! definitely must be nearly christmas- looking out for the annual 'baileys wars' to get the best price and stock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ive just bought some 'orange truffle' baileys!! couldnt resist trying it as we are big fans in this house! definitely must be nearly christmas- looking out for the annual 'baileys wars' to get the best price and stock up Phil's a fan of anything alcoholic and sickly so do let me know where to buy the cheapest. I usually end up going to Aldi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ive just bought some 'orange truffle' baileys!! couldnt resist trying it as we are big fans in this house! definitely must be nearly christmas- looking out for the annual 'baileys wars' to get the best price and stock up Phil's a fan of anything alcoholic and sickly so do let me know where to buy the cheapest. I usually end up going to Aldi. the orange truffle one is only in tesco at the moment and is on at £15 (£5 off), i will pop on here during what i call 'baileys watch' and spread the word when i see the cheapest prices. i predict november, for one weekend, it will go down to £9 (which is what happened last year and i blummin missed it!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Christian said Only 102 sleeps 'til Father Christmas arrives! Noooooooooooooooooooooooo not allowed to do a count down until after Halloween On a different note have you been away Christian ? not seen you on here for a bit (or have you just been stocking up ready for Christmas... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 No Patricia, I am still here Milo is taking up loads of time and I am preparing for an Autumn fair in a couple of weeks so busy with that! I am always prepping for Christmas! Bought some Smartie Giant tubes in COOP today and gold coins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Oooh, it does seem to be far too early for me to be thinking about Christmas but I did say to DH yesterday that I'd seen a golf bag I'd have as my present lols Oh, and as I didn't renew my Ocado delivery pass I'm going to have to wait until December to book my slot. Now that does have me panicing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Bought one of those huge tins of sweeties that we only ever have at Christmas yesterday - only a fiver at the co-op- and we have the list of what we are buying for which son (and I have another for OH). So it's creeping up on me here too. Normally I would be looking at our groaning fruit trees and planning preserves to make for presents but with the awful weather this year, I have only one quince on the tree and nothing on any other. Relying on rhubarb and foraged blackberries so I have blackberry whisky steeping and am thinking about rhubarb and Ginger jam. No quince paste or quince jelly or quince brandy this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I was to see Christmas stuff in the shops yesterday but then I remembered my Mum bought me an advent calendar in August Even though I'm adult she loves the countdown and because she doesn't like ones with chocolate in, she will buy one when she sees it because they are so rare! Oooh Christian, what have you been making, I love you Christmas goodies, I always wished I lived closer to one of your Christmas fairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I've been looking for the orange truffle baileys and can't find it Will go to the HUGE tesco later then, I need to go to the enterprise park it's on anyway. I've bought a few presents for my nephew, but that's it. OH and I are going away for a long weekend in November, so we are making that our early Christmas present to ourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I have a nephew & a niece to buy for this year... 3 & almost 1. Why are toys, even little ones so expensive? Going to start buying tubes of smarties, buttons, books & things as I see them on offer. It's always mum & dads prezzie that causes me the most hassle. Both hard to buy for. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Bought some Smartie Giant tubes in COOP today and gold coins We have posh gold coins this year - I got them from Choccywoccydoodah in Brighton back in mid august Chances are I won't even be able to find them come December............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Huge Tesco didn't have the orange truffle baileys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Bought some Smartie Giant tubes in COOP today and gold coins We have posh gold coins this year - I got them from Choccywoccydoodah in Brighton back in mid august Chances are I won't even be able to find them come December............... Chances are in our house they wouldn't be found because they would have been eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Huge Tesco didn't have the orange truffle baileys oh no! was in 2 extras near me, maybe your branch is waiting for their delivery as i only saw it at the end of the week. it does say limited edition and when i googled it the website i found mentioning it said it was only in 'selected tesco stores'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 sorry to rub it in if you havent found any but i just wanted to report back after sampling the orange truffle baileys- it is LOVELY and tastes like a mixture of grand marnier and baileys, or a sort of alcoholic terrys choc orange but without the full choccy part. hard to describe but if you like baileys normally you are bound to love it! mine will never last until xmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 sorry to rub it in if you havent found any but i just wanted to report back after sampling the orange truffle baileys- it is LOVELY and tastes like a mixture of grand marnier and baileys, or a sort of alcoholic terrys choc orange but without the full choccy part. hard to describe but if you like baileys normally you are bound to love it! mine will never last until xmas! Had a meeting in Cardiff this afternoon, so popped to the HUGE culver house cross Tesco and we have success Can't wait until I get home to try some tonight now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
