Luvachicken Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 15 hours ago, soapdragon said: Sadly have just found that we cannot see any family over Christmas as they are tier 4 and we are 2 but so many of us in the same boat........let's all keep positive and look forward! 14 hours ago, mullethunter said: Boris could’ve saved her making the decision herself not to travel this year if he’d said this earlier. Stay safe and stay strong everyone - next Christmas will be better xx Yes, we had an emergency dash with presents for my Mum and Dad down to Portsmouth last night. We haven't seen them since October half term so it was nice to chat in their front garden, even if it was a bit chilly. It was weird looking through their lounge window to see how Chrismassy it was. We even bunged in a few veggies that they could have for Christmas Day. If, like Mullethunter said, Boris had said sooner we could have sorted things and been prepared. It's the quickest wrapping we have ever done. We hadn't had the TV or radio on all day, so it was only when DD's boyfriend phoned to tell us at 7pm that we found out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I now have 3 massive boxes to take to the post office tomorrow morning - they’ll be going express post and I’ll just be crossing my fingers that the post office can manage the massive demand they’re gonna have and get them there on time 🤞🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 MH - your sister must only just be inside the Berks boundary? Good luck at the PO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, mullethunter said: I now have 3 massive boxes to take to the post office tomorrow morning - they’ll be going express post and I’ll just be crossing my fingers that the post office can manage the massive demand they’re gonna have and get them there on time 🤞🏻 I have my fingers crossed for you xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 hours ago, soapdragon said: MH - your sister must only just be inside the Berks boundary? She’s less than a mile from Oxfordshire and 3 miles from Buckinghamshire. Thankyou both re the PO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Anyone with parcels, beat the queue at the PO by using the Royal Mail collect from home service. So easy! And we now just print off labels for letters rather than buying stamps. So, we’ve been able to continue our decision to avoid shops since 15th March! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Ooh! Just received my Secret Santa Christmas present! Three parcels! So exciting! Thank you, thank you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Girly said: Ooh! Just received my Secret Santa Christmas present! Three parcels! So exciting! Thank you, thank you! Ooooh that sounds very exciting 🎄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 This swap is perhaps the most exciting thing happening to me this Christmas! Thank you all and one xx 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Not long now - so excited My secret present will be the first one open ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, HarrisonFamily said: Not long now - so excited My secret present will be the first one open ... Mine is always the first to be opened on Christmas Day. I sneak down and open it whilst making a cup of tea. I then say a quick thank you and then post photos later. Unfortunately, this year we haven't all got our parcels in time, and some still haven't been sent, so I think those of us that have a delayed parcel will just have to say thank you at another time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, Luvachicken said: Mine is always the first to be opened on Christmas Day. I sneak down and open it whilst making a cup of tea. I then say a quick thank you and then post photos later. Unfortunately, this year we haven't all got our parcels in time, and some still haven't been sent, so I think those of us that have a delayed parcel will just have to say thank you at another time. It will all be fine and understandable considering all circumstances! Next year I’ll all scold you again for being tardy! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonFamily Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 A few years ago my husband was so excited about the present he had bought me (we don't normally bother and only get token presents) - he made the children wait as I opened this present - so very excitedly I opened it - a box of nutty breakfast cereal !!! he was still so excited - i am looking at it confused - "You used to eat it everyday when we first met - you loved it " - Me - "I don't like nuts and would never eat nutty breakfast cereal " Husband - "If it wasn't you who was it ???"" He then spent most of Christmas day trying to work out what ex it was - we had been married 10 years at the time - Luckily I found it really funny and it is the joke of every Christmas day since. The following year I received a washing basket 😂😂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Excellent. Next year if you are lucky you may get a lawnmower. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 I have heard news that the last parcel is delayed but now we know the parcels are all out there somewhere - and there is still post to arrive tomorrow 🎄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter said: Excellent. Next year if you are lucky you may get a lawnmower. One year my hubs gave me a metal detector - bit niche - but I think the worst present was probably me when I totally ran out of inspiration and gave him a Remington nasal hair clipper! Not so subtle, methinks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I received one from my son and his wife and I use it. Saves poking sizers up my nose. oops to much info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Really Peter? Sounds eggcellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter said: Excellent. Next year if you are lucky you may get a lawnmower. I’m hoping for a wheelbarrow which is actually a fairly common present in my family 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, mullethunter said: I’m hoping for a wheelbarrow which is actually a fairly common present in my family 🤣 Why 'common'? What do you keep doing with them all then? Perhaps speeding and writing them off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 And it wouldn't be Christmas without NORAD Santa tracker!!!!!! Not sure what time he sets off but at least there is still one familiar tradition that we CAN carry on with this year....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Or sausage rolls! Just finished making mine. Had to secure tarp over my girls with ropes etc. this morning. It was so windy! And the village where my sister lives in Norfolk is flooded this morning. ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 22 hours ago, mullethunter said: I’m hoping for a wheelbarrow which is actually a fairly common present in my family 🤣 Oh, I've always fancied one of those really nice purple wheelbarrows, but really don't have the space or need one. If I had a garden like Monty Don then I would have one, 1 hour ago, Girly said: And the village where my sister lives in Norfolk is flooded this morning. ☹️ I hope your sister is OK and not flooded. On a lighter note, I have just received a parcel 😊 I gave it the usual shake and it rattles. Hubby says he knows what it is but won't tell me 😎 I have been feeling a little down the last few days but the sight of a parcel with Luvachicken on it has made my day 🎄 Thank you secret Santa xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I am fairly sure my secret Santa parcel has arrived, I am expecting some wunda web but parcel looks bigger than that. Guess I will find out tomorrow. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and let's hope a better new year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 One more sleep till Christmas!!! 🎄🎄🎄🤶🏻🎅🏻☃️🎁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
