soapdragon Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Yup, def that time of year again OH and the boys were looking at the site earlier and there is an 'advent calender' of games...one more added each day until kick off. I think there are other activities on there too but didn't really get a look in We discovered this about 4 years ago and now Christmas Eve just wouldn't be the same without it! The boys take great delight in checking every 15 mins or so to see how hard poor Santa is working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 We had it on at work on Christmas Eve last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just discovered today that google does an advent too. With nice little games and some lesson ideas for teachers too! https://santatracker.google.com/#calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 You're never too old to track Santa I'm also glued to NORAD on Christmas Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 This has become a big part of my Christmas....and I don't care what people say - I believe in Father Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm with patsylabrador! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 There's this too For the attention of all PARENTS of young children: On 24th December at just before 6pm, the International Space Station will make a pass over the UK, lasting for about 3 minutes. Clouds allowing, the pass will be bright and clear. For the attention of all young CHILDREN: On 24th December at just before 6pm you will be able to see Santa's sleigh flying through the sky. Good stuff eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Wow....thanks for that; now just have to remember to look out for St Nick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 This has become a big part of my Christmas....and I don't care what people say - I believe in Father Christmas. OH does too, he thinks Santa decides what to buy, purchase said gifts, wrap and pop under the tree, he thinks Santa orders the turkey, gammon and all the veggies then line's up at the collection point like lemmings in marks and Spencer's at 8am on christams eve on the way to work.....everything appears like magic....Santa does exist doesn't he honey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 There's this too For the attention of all PARENTS of young children: On 24th December at just before 6pm, the International Space Station will make a pass over the UK, lasting for about 3 minutes. Clouds allowing, the pass will be bright and clear. For the attention of all young CHILDREN: On 24th December at just before 6pm you will be able to see Santa's sleigh flying through the sky. Good stuff eh? If you leave it that late you'll miss him. Look south west at 5:24 PM to be more precise - he'll be visible for about 4 minutes from then as he climbs into the sky; then again at 7:00 PM for the next lap around (second pass is much lower and less visible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks for the correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 There's this too For the attention of all PARENTS of young children: On 24th December at just before 6pm, the International Space Station will make a pass over the UK, lasting for about 3 minutes. Clouds allowing, the pass will be bright and clear. For the attention of all young CHILDREN: On 24th December at just before 6pm you will be able to see Santa's sleigh flying through the sky. Good stuff eh? If you leave it that late you'll miss him. Look south west at 5:24 PM to be more precise - he'll be visible for about 4 minutes from then as he climbs into the sky; then again at 7:00 PM for the next lap around (second pass is much lower and less visible). It's currently looking likely to be 17:22 from the West! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 It depends where you are. Look up at http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/index.cfm#.VIxVd1pWtSU Here we have it 5.23 and 6.59 London 5.24 and 7.00 not much in it Further North you only get the earlier pas as ISS will be below the horizon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Timings are later the further east you are. You can sign up here http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/ as well if you want to get an e-mail alert for all visible passes for your location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Great....just done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I always have that in mind when we get clear nights; I just find it amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Santa has just taken off after a very long kiss with Mrs Claus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Santa has just taken off after a very long kiss with Mrs Claus Ahhhhhh! He made it to S Oxford, bless him, and finished ALL the brandy! Do hope he didn't get breathalised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
