Nucky Thompson Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I see that they are getting more extravagant I bought my Mrs a Bailey's one and she got me a gin one in return Kids just got the shitey cadbury ones as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Lego Star Wars for the laddies. Have to get them both the same or the scrapping is unbearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Bought myself this one the other week. Set up as a guy in 2061 trying to save humanity from AI control. QR codes to scan and that sort of thing. The Escape Room Advent Calendar: Puzzle book for adults with 24 interactive riddles to solve while waiting for christmas https://amzn.eu/d/diakhCr Just completed the first day. Also have a Dairy Milk one. Edited December 1, 2023 by hughesie27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Just a basic one for me with a lovely picture and Christian message inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 40 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Lego Star Wars for the laddies. Have to get them both the same or the scrapping is unbearable. Are they twins bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Nespresso for me. Got the wife a gin one last year but she’s got no taste (see her husband) I’d have been better off distilling a bottle of cheap gin into 24 wee bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Bought myself this one the other week. Set up as a guy in 2061 trying to save humanity from AI control. QR codes to scan and that sort of thing. The Escape Room Advent Calendar: Puzzle book for adults with 24 interactive riddles to solve while waiting for christmas https://amzn.eu/d/diakhCr Just completed the first day. That sounds really cool It would right up her street. I think I'll order it on prime and get it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981_1 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I got the Mrs one from Selfridges a couple of years back as a treat! Now its expected 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Get a Cadbury's. One each for me and my youngest laddie. Become a wee bit of a tradition for us both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, mrmarkus1981_1 said: I got the Mrs one from Selfridges a couple of years back as a treat! Now its expected 😕 Yep the mrs advent calendar’s range from between £100-£200 these days. You don’t even get a piece of chocolate. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 When did advent calendars stop at 24 days? Double sized chocolate behind the 25th or GTF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Got my daughter the Bluey one.. Every day is a new Bluey book.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Nucky Thompson said: Are they twins bud? Nope, they were 3 & 5 in October. ****ing mentalists. The younger one is the most destructive ******* I've ever encountered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Rupert Pupkin said: Got my daughter the Bluey one.. Every day is a new Bluey book.. Bluey is the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I seen a countdown calendar for between Christmas and New Year 🤦♂️ Daughter got a make up one and my son a Match Attax one. Both around £30 each - got to just factor it into their Christmas now given the prices they charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Nope, they were 3 & 5 in October. ****ing mentalists. The younger one is the most destructive ******* I've ever encountered. I know the feeling My laddie didn't sleep for the first 2 years of life, well that's what it felt like anyway. He was off the wall. She stopped taking him to shops because he grabbed a bottle of Vodka from the person in fronts shopping while they were unloading and through it on the floor. He wasn't too bad when they were moving around, but couldn't stop and wait for more than 10 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: I know the feeling My laddie didn't sleep for the first 2 years of life, well that's what it felt like anyway. He was off the wall. She stopped taking him to shops because he grabbed a bottle of Vodka from the person in fronts shopping while they were unloading and through it on the floor. He wasn't too bad when they were moving around, but couldn't stop and wait for more than 10 seconds Aye, neither of mine slept for the first 3 years and still don't much of the time. I'm up at least twice to either one of them almost every night. It's a joy man. Just as well they're generally good lads or I'd take them up the Pentland Hills and leave the wee ****ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Nope, they were 3 & 5 in October. ****ing mentalists. The younger one is the most destructive ******* I've ever encountered. I blame the parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Bought myself this one the other week. Set up as a guy in 2061 trying to save humanity from AI control. QR codes to scan and that sort of thing. The Escape Room Advent Calendar: Puzzle book for adults with 24 interactive riddles to solve while waiting for christmas https://amzn.eu/d/diakhCr Just completed the first day. Also have a Dairy Milk one. Cheers for that, I've just ordered it for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 38 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Aye, neither of mine slept for the first 3 years and still don't much of the time. I'm up at least twice to either one of them almost every night. It's a joy man. Just as well they're generally good lads or I'd take them up the Pentland Hills and leave the wee ****ers. Don't worry, it won't be long until they're fighting at the fitba. A good way to burn some energy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Just opened mine, lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Galaxy for me, Cadbury's for my wife, a wine one to share (I get the reds and she gets the whites) and a dog one for the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, milky_26 said: I blame the parents Fair cop. 1 minute ago, Nucky Thompson said: Don't worry, it won't be long until they're fighting at the fitba. A good way to burn some energy The Leeds game pre season gave me an insight into what I can expect, tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Had a few Beer advent calendars in the past (not this year though) 24 different christmas/winter beers, one for each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Laddie has got a magic trick one. A new magic trick behind each window. Also got a Grinch one with a piece of chocolate each day. The Mrs and myself have a Malteser one each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: That sounds really cool It would right up her street. I think I'll order it on prime and get it tomorrow 1 hour ago, milky_26 said: Cheers for that, I've just ordered it for myself. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I never have one . Not a chocolate fan . They should do savoury ones . Cheese , sausage rolls , scotch pies , bridies , and I’m in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I never have one . Not a chocolate fan . They should do savoury ones . Cheese , sausage rolls , scotch pies , bridies , and I’m in . Pork Crackling Advent Calendar 2023 | Snaffling Pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: Pork Crackling Advent Calendar 2023 | Snaffling Pig Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 My laddies have ones that you fill yourself. For years my mum bought the chocolate coins and put a £1 in each day as well. Just chocolates now that they're older. I put a bigger one in for the 24th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 33 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: My laddies have ones that you fill yourself. For years my mum bought the chocolate coins and put a £1 in each day as well. Just chocolates now that they're older. I put a bigger one in for the 24th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Homemade ones are the best😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said: Homemade ones are the best😄 Now we're cooking with gas! Except for the beer brand, may I add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Single malt advent calendar for me. Any excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Just now, Morgan said: Now we're cooking with gas! Except for the beer brand, may I add? Buckfast ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said: Buckfast ? Aye. Or San Miguel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: I see that they are getting more extravagant I bought my Mrs a Bailey's one and she got me a gin one in return Kids just got the shitey cadbury ones as usual My wife asked me if i wanted one,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: My wife asked me if i wanted one,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Just now, Morgan said: i fell for that one, 😃. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: i fell for that one, 😃. Hook, line and sinker, Mr Potter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Percy pig one for me. The chocolate is ****ing tiny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) The 17 year old at my work has bought his girlfriend one of these £200 advent calendars for her xmas. She asked for it though, so... yeah, they're both *****. To be fair, my mate had one about 25 years ago, we're no longer mates. Edited December 1, 2023 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I have a lindor one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: I have a lindor one Mate, grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 41 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Mate, grow up. Mate, you play video games (as I do), a lot of people think we should grow up. Absolutely nothing wrong with an adult having an advent calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Mate, you play video games (as I do), a lot of people think we should grow up. Absolutely nothing wrong with an adult having an advent calendar. I take your point, infact, no i don't, advent calendars are for kids. he was going on about his birthday the other day, he's like 38 years of age. Video games are good for the mind, hand-to-eye coordination, etc, so I'll be having less of your cheek, thank you. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 50 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: I have a lindor one Lindt is the bestest chocolate going. Good choice of Advent, Rudi. 👍 45 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Mate, grow up. Why should he? Because he’s got an advent calendar, and an excellent taste in chocolate? Have you got your Buckfast Calendar In yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 50 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Mate, grow up. 'mon tae ****, you believe in aliens and you're having a go at a guy for his taste in advent calenders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I take your point, infact, no i don't, advent calendars are for kids. he was going on about his birthday the other day, he's like 38 years of age. Video games are good for the mind, hand-to-eye coordination, etc, so I'll be having less of your cheek, thank you. 😂 And Advent calendars, chocolate based ones at least, are good for the belly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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