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Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:52 pm

There are six months and sixteen days until Christmas...

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:54 pm

ahead of you betty...Trees up, sprouts are stewing on the hob and Bing is blasting from the cd player:D

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:55 pm

Thanks for sharing, Boopster.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:57 pm

Chezzie;923116 wrote: ahead of you betty...Trees up, sprouts are stewing on the hob and Bing is blasting from the cd player:D

I see

(Chezzie is obviously one of those nutters that keeps it up all year round.

)

And is my gift under the tree? Have you any mistletoe? You have remembered the cranberries haven't you luv?

Oh and can we change Bing to Slade please

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:59 pm

Betty Boop;923122 wrote: I see

(Chezzie is obviously one of those nutters that keeps it up all year round.

)

And is my gift under the tree? Have you any mistletoe? You have remembered the cranberries haven't you luv?

Oh and can we change Bing to Slade please

lol I nearly said Slade as well, course we can I have a compilation:D

Your prezzie is the biggest:D

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:59 pm

Betty Boop;923122 wrote: I see

(Chezzie is obviously one of those nutters that keeps it up all year round.

)

And is my gift under the tree? Have you any mistletoe? You have remembered the cranberries haven't you luv?

Oh and can we change Bing to Slade please

Slade?

You can't be serious!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:02 pm

Chezzie;923126 wrote: lol I nearly said Slade as well, course we can I have a compilation:D

Your prezzie is the biggest:D

Cool!! Christmas isn't christmas without Chezzie, I mean cheezie songs! :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:03 pm

theia;923128 wrote: Slade?

You can't be serious!

And what do you suggest then? :p

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:04 pm

I like that Greg "someone or other" song..."They said there'd be snow at Christmas," or something similar. What's it called?

Oh and of course, Fairytale of New York

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:05 pm

abbey;923119 wrote: Thanks for sharing, Boopster.

Thats ok

:D

You get to go on hols... I get to look forward to racing around being superwoman every christmas

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:08 pm

And I get to being 60 on Christmas Day...free bus pass :-6 Not that I use buses...but I will

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:09 pm

theia;923138 wrote: And I get to being 60 on Christmas Day...free bus pass :-6 Not that I use buses...but I will

They run buses this way too now! :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:14 pm

I wish I had a scanner as around two months ago I found a piece of paper scrunched up in my fireplace. it was my daughters christmas list for next christmas.

In big letters it said 'wot i wont for krismus baarbee, jllree, ainjel dres' bless her :wah:

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:19 pm

Betty Boop;923142 wrote: I wish I had a scanner as around two months ago I found a piece of paper scrunched up in my fireplace. it was my daughters christmas list for next christmas.

In big letters it said 'wot i wont for krismus baarbee, jllree, ainjel dres' bless her :wah:

Aw, that is so lovely :-4

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:27 pm

theia;923134 wrote: I like that Greg "someone or other" song..."They said there'd be snow at Christmas," or something similar. What's it called?

Oh and of course, Fairytale of New York

No idea what you're on about love, about fifty years before my time I think :sneaky::D

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:37 pm

theia;923134 wrote: I like that Greg "someone or other" song..."They said there'd be snow at Christmas," or something similar. What's it called?

Oh and of course, Fairytale of New York

I Believe In Father Christmas by Greg Lake (of Emerson Lake and Palmer) - the best Christmas song ever

theia · Post by **theia** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:52 pm

Bryn Mawr;923163 wrote: I Believe In Father Christmas by Greg Lake (of Emerson Lake and Palmer) - the best Christmas song ever

Thank you, Bryn. I didn't realise he was the Lake from Emerson, Lake and Palmer! But, yes, the very best :-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:43 pm

Yep, yep, yep, the year is already half over. Where did the time go?:wah:

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:15 pm

I feel christmas in my heart. all year long. not just one day a year:)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:20 pm

I wish for a little Christmas snow right about now.........

Tan · Post by **Tan** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:49 pm

Awww..I dont celebrate Xmas. It sounds fun to be excited though!!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:09 pm

oh don't even get me started about Christmas! :-4

i am a complete fanatic! i put my tree up the day after Halloween!

i decorate the entire house inside and out i have a huge manger scene collection, i have one in every room of the house as well as an angel collection!

i have an outside tree that is so big you have to have a ladder to reach the top to put the lights on it!

and i have a christmas card list of over 100 people!

minks · Post by **minks** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:22 pm

bah humbug I am skipping christmas this year. :wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:39 pm

minks;923377 wrote: bah humbug I am skipping christmas this year. :wah:

SCROOGE!!!

:wah::wah::wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:41 am

Betty Boop;923113 wrote: There are six months and sixteen days until Christmas...

OMG, at least I have that long to think about it:wah:

theia · Post by **theia** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:54 am

grecianurn;924121 wrote: I'm relying on you to show me the ropes of OAP-dom, eg: shall I need to buy a beige polyester cardi? Where can I get Tena Lady and is it on prescription? Blue rinses - are they still available at chez vidal sassoon?

Yes to the cardi...I've already bought one in preparation (and worn it

). And trousies to match.

Boots. And no.

Don't know.

And a couple of other tips that I've already been practising (according to my kids)

1. Learn how to rev your engine loudly and for several minutes, whilst stationery, and before kangaroo hopping out of your parking space at Asda. And don't forget to hit the barrier at the same time. When the latter happens, look surprised (which you will be anyway) and just keep going...this ensures that the scraped paint, dents etc on the side of your car are clearly visible to all.

2. Always have your television set on high volume (you'll have to because you won't be able to hear it if you don't). When your kids call around and shout, "Mum, your television is far too loud!" respond with, "Yes, I know, I thought one of you had sat on the remote!" Then turn it down...it won't matter since you can no longer hold a conversation and listen to Corrie at the same time anymore.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:27 pm

Okay.............Christmas in July...................Let's go there. Just for fun.

Enjoy!

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Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:47 am

I got a Christmas catalog in the mail yesterday!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:24 pm

Anyone want an update on how long until christmas?? :sneaky:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:33 pm

Betty Boop;946737 wrote: Anyone want an update on how long until christmas?? :sneaky:

Its ok I dont need one, my sprouts are still boiling and are still rock hard so has be at least 141, Days. 12, Hours. 58, Minutes

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:34 pm

Chezzie;946741 wrote: Its ok I dont need one, my sprouts are still boiling and are still rock hard so has be at least 141, Days. 12, Hours. 58, Minutes

Was it your butcher you were moaning about earlier?? I think you'd better get on to your greengrocer too hun :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:36 pm

Betty Boop;946743 wrote: Was it your butcher you were moaning about earlier?? I think you'd better get on to your greengrocer too hun :wah:

yes it bloomin was, glad we dont have lamb kebabs at xmas cos that smell has put me off for life lol

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:40 pm

Chezzie;946746 wrote: yes it bloomin was, glad we dont have lamb kebabs at xmas cos that smell has put me off for life lol

Yuuuuck :-3

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:01 am

well i've only got 2 months and 2 weeks before i put up my Christmas tree!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:07 am

Hope6;950968 wrote: well i've only got 2 months and 2 weeks before i put up my Christmas tree!

AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:08 am

jimbo;950970 wrote: BAH HUMBUG:p:p:p

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

you can't get me down when it comes to Christmas my friend, i am fanatical about the holiday! :-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:10 am

abbey;950971 wrote: AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

i know people think i'm weird, but i always put my tree up the day after halloween!

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:21 pm

Hope6;950974 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

i know people think i'm weird, but i always put my tree up the day after halloween!

my cats would have a field day. one month is all i can stand. get tired of chasing christmas BALLS!!:wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:38 am

southern yankee;951466 wrote: my cats would have a field day. one month is all i can stand. get tired of chasing christmas BALLS!!:wah:

i guess it's lucky for my tree that i don't have cats! :wah::wah:

but i decorate so much that i have to get an early start!

and i find that if the tree's already up, when you do your christmas shopping you can wrap the gifts and put them under the tree as you buy them instead of having to put them somewhere and clutter up another room!

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:56 am

Hope6;952110 wrote: i guess it's lucky for my tree that i don't have cats! :wah::wah:

but i decorate so much that i have to get an early start!

and i find that if the tree's already up, when you do your christmas shopping you can wrap the gifts and put them under the tree as you buy them instead of having to put them somewhere and clutter up another room! i hope you post some pics. maybe it will wake me up enough to get my shopping done early. instead of the week before. do you do BLACK FRIDAY. I love the crowds and the CRAZINESS, When i was a kid. my mom and i would go to the LOOP tn Chicago. Have a great time. Don't know if it is like it use to be. But the store windows were so COOL. Each store trying to out do the other. :-4:D:wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:28 am

southern yankee;952127 wrote: i hope you post some pics. maybe it will wake me up enough to get my shopping done early. instead of the week before. do you do BLACK FRIDAY. I love the crowds and the CRAZINESS, When i was a kid. my mom and i would go to the LOOP tn Chicago. Have a great time. Don't know if it is like it use to be. But the store windows were so COOL. Each store trying to out do the other. :-4:D:wah:

yes i plan to start a christmas thread and post lots of pictures! :guitarist

and yes i do BLACK FRIDAY!