Snowy Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 We usually all gang together at Christmas - I love having everyone at mine. I don't mind doing the catering, then I can put my PJs on and slob afterwards - can't do that at someone elses house I find they usually ask if there's anything they can bring - I have a list of the things that would be useful, ie veg from Dads garden, a pudding from Stepmum, booze from the brother. Just make sure you don't get stressed about it - not worth it. If they can't take you as they find you, tough! I just expect to do all the catering and any offers of help are a bonus (there are usually loads of offers though). There's usually about fifteen (including us). Great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I wont be getting stressed about it - just drunk! As well as not having enough place setting, or chairs, or glasses.......... I think i have a solution! Each guest needs to bring; 1 chair, 1 tray, a knife, fork, spoon and a glass - if they come without then they dont get fed or watered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Brilliant Emma We always had to take our own chairs when we went to my brothers for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Bist du Deutsch, Christian? That's a bit informal Jules. Well, since we have chatted so much on the forum I thought I could use the familiar "you"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Christian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Bist du Deutsch, Christian? In future please use the 'Sie' form! My dad is German and my Mum half German! Born and brought up here in the UK. If you want to chat to someone in German, PM Martin! He loves the language We had a long debate about it on here a while ago My written German is truly awful. Haven't written a thing for so long, but i speak it ok! Am actually in Duesseldorf as I write this! Spooky!! Back on topic - who me, going off topic??? I am getting worried about how little I have for Christmas!! Not at all organised this year. We have to go out soon and blitz the credit card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Christian, do you have any Lederhossen (*SP) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Christian, do you have any Lederhossen (*SP) ? Spelling - see teacher LEDERHOSEN No, not since i was 5! Hated them, sweaty horrible things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 You must have a cute picture of you in them! Please please post one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 In your dreams Em!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 he he he!!!! What is she like eh Christian?? I actually have a trachten kleid mit dirndl (traditional Austrian dress & corset style top)!!!!! And I do also have photos! I used to live in Salzburg Austria, but I have also lived in Bavaria in Entrischenbrunn, a small hamlet close to Pfaffenhoffen and not too far from Ingolstadt. We lived in fields of Hops! I really miss laugen brezen (bread pretzel) and also hagebutten marmelade! ( rosehip jam) Oh and the sausages!!!! Kasekrainer - lovely, lovely! (sausage with chese in the middle) Mmmmmmmmmm The beer is also fantastic! The best! We did a beer festival for our friends here in England, whilst on a caravan holiday! Was very funny! I will try & find some photos. Enjoy lovely Germany. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Christian your photos would add a little culture to the forum! Come on Emma lets have a look at your childhood pictures if Christian isnt going to play ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I can find the one of the October fest on my computer. My childhood ones are not on the net, so I may or may not dig them out. I'll load them onto photo bucket & put a bit onto here later later!!!! Got some serious ebaying to do first! (wonder if childhood photos sell on ebay)?? he he Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 But you are far too late to put the sprouts on - you should have started boiling them at Easter LOL! that explains the taste of English pub vegies...! no wonder I get told I hardly show the water to mine...! My British friends and family keep saying I serve them barely cooked veg, the good thing is that you can re-heat and re-heat a few times - I suppose by the 5th or 6th serving they are about right...? (or the kids just eat them out of pure boredom and desperation...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
