The Real Maroonblood Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 12 weeks to Xmas and already there is a tv channel dedicated to Xmas. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 About time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carl Fredrickson Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Already got a few presents in and will be going to Costco soon to buy a roll of their superduper wrapping paper. Christmas leave has been authorised at work and we are organising our Christmas night out. New Christmas top bought for Funbox with the kids on Christmas eve at the Brunton Theatre. I do like Christmas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I hated Christmas, then my son was born and I've loved it, watching him get more and more excited then just about explode when he saw his presents!!! He's Ten now, doesn't believe in Santa and it just isn't the same, love the big Christmas dinner, the home made trifle, the bevy mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You mean there isn't a Santa ? They'll be saying there's no God next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan socrates Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Christmas essentials... Shitey 80s christmas pop songs Bond after the queen Eating yer dinner at a weird time Brussels, with bacon and chestnuts Oor wullie and the broons Braw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Christmas is the best time of year Pity that it flies past so quickly and its boring January before you know it When the weather gets shitty in October/November cheers me up no end doing my Christmas shopping list Started today in fact! Happy Days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armani Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 collecting my new Christmas at Argos tomorrow getting excited already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I play pass the parcel but in yearly intervals with unsuspecting participants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You mean there isn't a Santa ? No....there can't be......if there was Kimberley Walsh would have been delivered to me in kinky underwear and covered in Guinness by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armani Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 collecting my new Christmas at Argos tomorrow getting excited already Collecting my new Christmas tree at Argos tomorrow getting excited already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 There must be........she is here now but it's Grolsch *******!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Christmas essentials... Shitey 80s christmas pop songs Bond after the queen Eating yer dinner at a weird time Brussels, with bacon and chestnuts Oor wullie and the broons Braw And Quality Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 And Quality Street And Ferrero Rochea and a Terrys Chocolate Orange and Baileys Irish Cream........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Pish. Loved it as a youngster but then you see adults celebrating it without kids and it's a hit cringey. Went to the pub last year with my birds family and everyone was celebrating as if something great had happened. Love seeing my wee girl show an interest in the presents for the first half hour on Christmas morning and I love having a couple of days off work, but other than that I can't be arsed really. After all, it's a religious holiday and I'm not religious. Neither are most of the people I know who celebrate it. Let the kids have their fun then draw the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Pish. Loved it as a youngster but then you see adults celebrating it without kids and it's a hit cringey. Went to the pub last year with my birds family and everyone was celebrating as if something great had happened. Love seeing my wee girl show an interest in the presents for the first half hour on Christmas morning and I love having a couple of days off work, but other than that I can't be arsed really. After all, it's a religious holiday and I'm not religious. Neither are most of the people I know who celebrate it. Let the kids have their fun then draw the line. Agreed, pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Agreed, pish. Don't even get me started on Halloween either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 12 weeks to Xmas and already there is a tv channel dedicated to Xmas. Brilliant. The wife and kids are in their element. That's every Sunday afternoon pencilled in from now until Xmas. I love Christmas but I think it's taking the Michael just a wee bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Don't even get me started on Halloween either. Adults celebrating Halloween is embarrassing beyond words. My flatmate actually took great delight in telling me he was back up the road for Halloween, as if I was supposed to be happy for that. He also bought a costume. Anyone who dresses up to go to the pub is an idiot. Fair play to the clubs and pubs though, they must rake it in by sticking up some crap paper skeletons and playing Thriller and the Monster Mash all night. Anyway, this I'm digressing from the OP. I like Christmas. Unfortunately I don't see my kids on Christmas day so I don't get to share their excitement on Christmas eve, putting their stockings out and a biscuit and milk for Santa, carrot for Rudolph. That always makes me sad but I get to have them all day on Boxing day which is also my wee man's birthday. We usually have a party at my mums for them and I get to see them opening their presents all over again and we usually spend the next day in our jammies watching their new DVD's or playing with their new games. New Year but? Absolute pish. I would rather sleep through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Halloween is cringey. And also agree about new year. Hate it. I pretty much hate everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 There must be........she is here now but it's Grolsch I have a big plate of kebabs covered in Caffrey's. Santa obviously got confused in his old age, I was wanting Hope Solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I love Christmas. Halloween is fine for kids but I don't understand how it's now become acceptable for adults to get involved in it. Cannae be @rsed with New year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armani Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Collected my Christmas tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armani Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Collected my Christmas tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Don't even get me started on Easter either. Ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 The wife and kids are in their element. That's every Sunday afternoon pencilled in from now until Xmas. I love Christmas but I think it's taking the Michael just a wee bit. Even the supermarkets have had Xmas stuff on sale for weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Halloween is cringey. And also agree about new year. Hate it. I pretty much hate everything My wife can relate your last sentence to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 My biggest gripe with Halloween is arseholes who dress up in a non scary outfit. I.e.superman or buzz lightyear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I love Christmas.Halloween is fine for kids but I don't understand how it's now become acceptable for adults to get involved in it.Cannae be @rsed with New year! Agreed! New Year is the pits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 There must be........she is here now but it's Grolsch See when you're finished with her...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Pish. Loved it as a youngster but then you see adults celebrating it without kids and it's a hit cringey. Went to the pub last year with my birds family and everyone was celebrating as if something great had happened. Love seeing my wee girl show an interest in the presents for the first half hour on Christmas morning and I love having a couple of days off work, but other than that I can't be arsed really. After all, it's a religious holiday and I'm not religious. Neither are most of the people I know who celebrate it. Let the kids have their fun then draw the line. What's religion got to do with Christmas ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 See when you're finished with her...? **** off you.......I'm on sloppy seconds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM1874 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Halloween = tam white Christmas = brilliant New year = zzzzzz Think since having kids Christmas is more fun, the fact the celebrations are going to be 3 days (24/25/26th) helps and that I've got all that off work is a treat. Dobbies has the whole xmas stuff in already and it's magnificent. It's way too early, but still looks braw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 After all, it's a religious holiday and I'm not religious. Neither are most of the people I know who celebrate it. Let the kids have their fun then draw the line. Ha ha, aye right, it is a pagan holiday adopted by religious nutters because it was popular. The whole thing does, and always has, leaves me feeling kind of hollow, there is no particular point to it. It is nice to see so many people happy, it would be even nicer to know there was a real reason for them to be so happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 The town centre at the weekend has a friendly atmosphere for a change at Halloween. Everybody is just out to have a laugh and a good time, don't see the problem really. Hate the fact that Xmas drags on for so long these days, but absolutely love xmas day. Love seeing the kids getting excited, the food and drink too. Better get my research started for my family Xmas quiz too. New year is done for me, find it boring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Love Halloween as well. Going to my sister in laws for a piss up and yes we'll be dressed up. Couldn't give a flying one if it makes me an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Love Halloween as well. Going to my sister in laws for a piss up and yes we'll be dressed up. Couldn't give a flying one if it makes me an idiot. It's a laugh and a good time mate, people in this country are so hung up about what other people will think of them. Probably one of the reasons the atmosphere is so shoite at Tynie these days. You have a good time big fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 It's a laugh and a good time mate, people in this country are so hung up about what other people will think of them. Probably one of the reasons the atmosphere is so shoite at Tynie these days. You have a good time big fella and I will mate, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Not long till JKB Secret Santa then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Not long till JKB Secret Santa then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Who won it last year, can't remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartandsoul Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 New Years Day.....the most depressing day of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 New Years Day.....the most depressing day of the year. The whole New Year thing has hugely lost its appeal over the last 20 years or so. And it's a shame imo. I have many happy memories as a kid from the late 70s and into the 80s of brilliant festive periods with Christmas and New Year combined. True old school New Years. New Year's Day for me consisted of visiting both Grandparents on each side with the whole family on respective sides coming from far and wide to be together. Whoever, would then leave at some point for the NYD game, then at night the party was always at my house where everyone would meet back up again after doing their various bits and bobs during the day. Great times and NYD was only a sad day because it had been such a great two weeks and the holiday was over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 The whole New Year thing has hugely lost its appeal over the last 20 years or so. And it's a shame imo. I have many happy memories as a kid from the late 70s and into the 80s of brilliant festive periods with Christmas and New Year combined. True old school New Years. New Year's Day for me consisted of visiting both Grandparents on each side with the whole family on respective sides coming from far and wide to be together. Whoever, would then leave at some point for the NYD game, then at night the party was always at my house where everyone would meet back up again after doing their various bits and bobs during the day. Great times and NYD was only a sad day because it had been such a great two weeks and the holiday was over. I totally agree.I can go back further and relate to most of the things you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I totally agree. I can go back further and relate to most of the things you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 The town centre at the weekend has a friendly atmosphere for a change at Halloween. Everybody is just out to have a laugh and a good time, don't see the problem really. Hate the fact that Xmas drags on for so long these days, but absolutely love xmas day. Love seeing the kids getting excited, the food and drink too. Better get my research started for my family Xmas quiz too. New year is done for me, find it boring now. New Years Day.....the most depressing day of the year. Great posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 It really is a special time of year for me & it always has been since I was a kid & I am already counting down the days! I am delighted to be coming back to Scotland to spend Christmas with my daughters & my granddaughter then it's up north to spend new year in Cairngorms with my brothers family, Although as someone who absolutely hates being cold & after living here in Ibiza for the past seven months I am not looking forward the temperatures especially north of the wall in Newtonmore with all the wildlings & whitewalkers!! From highs of 37c to -15c lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Who won it last year, can't remember? It wasn't me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Who won it last year, can't remember? I was doing great last year but couldn't get on on Xmas eve because I was busy with the family so ultimately lost. I was gutted As for New Year, I can't really be arsed with it and tend to head to bed shortly after the bells. Last year was good though, went up to the sister in laws for a party which was brilliant. I think what made it so good was that it wasn't planned, we got a phone call from her about 5 o'clock on New Year's Eve telling us she was throwing a last minute party. Probably the first time I've went over the door on Hogmany in about 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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