Twas the night before Christmas

The_Valeyard

What's anyone up to?


With family, dog by the fire. Wine in my hand. I'm very content.


Happy Christmas all.


How you spending the night?

Ruu

Sitting in front of an open fire, hot cup of tea. Dad snoring his head off occasionally waking up to watch Attenborough. Mam checking on tomorrow's food.I haven't been this relaxed in months. Happy Christmas, wherever you are.

uck51js9zml2yt

Waiting to see Santa leave the NP on the rte news with my son.

Shrap

Sitting in nice cosy kitchen watching my gorgeous OH put vegetable & cauliflower cheese + garlic bread in the oven, ham still warm from baking (my one contribution to tomorrows dinner!), one bushmills down and another few to go. Loverly

Have a good one boardsies!

DEFTLEFTHAND

In the drunk tank.

roro1990

Currently on my first can of beer. I will be heading out for a few pints despite the ****e weather and hoping I don't overindulge in alcohol as I'm meant to be cooking the Christmas dinner tomorrow for the first time. Me granny usually cooks it but she's sick

KERSPLAT!

Just about to head out for annual pints with a few of the lads

Sunnyisland

Sitting upstairs with new laptop reading boards,looking at bbc news and looking out the window at the bleak landscape all at once, o and eating to much chocolate, :-)

dueaug

Sitting in front of the fire while hubby cooks steak and Italian potatoes (garlic and rosemary). Kids hyper here tracking Santy on Norad! Happy Christmas all.

cml387

Not my happiest Christmas. Mother is in hospital rather ill here in Mullingar while my wife is at home in Clonmel with our lovely dogs. She'd be here as well if we could kennel them but late notice meant it was'nt possible. Oh yes and no television because the dish got skewed in the wind.
Still I'm thinking of that poor family in Fermoy who lost a mother and daughter in an accident. And the girl who went missing in Clonmel some weeks ago was taken from the river yesterday.

Count your blessings wherever you are, and have a happy Christmas.

Ruu

cml387 wrote: »

Not my happiest Christmas. Mother is in hospital rather ill here in Mullingar while my wife is at home in Clonmel with our lovely dogs. She'd be here as well if we could kennel them but late notice meant it was'nt possible. Oh yes and no television because the dish got skewed in the wind.
Still I'm thinking of that poor family in Fermoy who lost a mother and daughter in an accident. And the girl who went missing in Clonmel some weeks ago was taken from the river yesterday.

Count your blessings wherever you are, and have a happy Christmas.

Thinking of you. Hope everything goes okay.

mad m

@Realies,

I got your PM but I can't reply to you as you may have messages turned off. Thanks a lot for the generous offer but I just couldn't . Have a good Christmas and happy new year.

Regards,

Mad m.

Championship Vinyl

A few drinks in a friends house. Few more in another. Few more back at mine.

Ho. Ho. Ho. Merry Christmas!

Eutow

Glass of red wine, watching The Chase.

Shrap

Eutow wrote: »

Glass of red wine, watching The Chase.

Snap!

The_Valeyard

Enjoy everyone


Think were all a little bit nicer this time of year. It's nice to see.

CptMackey

A bottle of 12 year old whiskey and a straw .

The business

fussyonion

Just back from the pub.
Bag of chips on our laps, soaps on telly. Bit my finger while eating said chip.
Merry Christmas!

Crow92

Sitting in an airport in Australia waiting for my flight to New Zealand. It's already Christmas here, been travelling the past 24 hrs now. Can't wait to fall asleep face first in Christmas dinner!

Turtyturd

Just finished a few games on Xbox live with my brother.

Now trying to get the kids asleep but the eldest fella keeps hearing noises down in the sitting room and is wondering if Santa is out there.

Ciderswigger

Sitting by the fire with my mother, watching the Masterchef final and making plans to meet up with a few friends in a while. Our first Christmas without my dad so even though it's a bit sad, I'm realising how lucky I am (especially after reading other people's posts) and am reminded that "if you have a family who loves you, a few good friends, food on your table and a roof over your head, then you're richer than you think". Merry Christmas lovely Boardsies.

Collie D

Sitting on couch trying to persuade the dog to be friends again. She's in a huff because I just gave her a bath. Couldn't find the doggie shampoo so she smells like coconuts now.

Have a good one,everyone.

The Backwards Man

Working, in the North at the minute so able to get internet, it's all down at home, if it's not back by tomorrow I'm probably going to have to go have a conversation with somebody.

SeaFields

Just sitting down with a beer in front of a blazing stove. Had a lovely day so far. Brought the small one into the annual Christmas eve work party this morning. Some friends called with some home brew beers they'd made so we did a swap for some of my own. Called into our elderly neighbours for awhile and had a drink with them. The small one is just gone down to bed so will be helping Santa put the gifts under the tree shortly before a reasonably early night.

Happy Christmas one and all... and for those of you finding it tough this time of year, I was once in that place, and it will pass. Take care.

Collie D

Nice one, Seafields. True spirit of Christmas right there.

Can only reiterate your final paragraph.

fleet_admiral

Sitting with the wife with a can of Guinness cooling nicely in the freezer, going to order our traditional xmas eve Indian takeaway and watch Bad Santa

Shrap

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Working, in the North at the minute so able to get internet, it's all down at home, if it's not back by tomorrow I'm probably going to have to go have a conversation with somebody.

You can do it bud. I know you can. Rooting for ya here!

Curled up with a hot water bottle and watching The ABBA Christmas party on itv

fergiesfolly

Just back from my parents and enjoying an Irish coffee.
There was a good gang of us there and conversation briefly turned to all those families around the country that have lost loved ones in various accidents this past week. It was a sombre mood obviously, but it was good to spend a few moments thinking of those whose Christmas will be a sorrowful period
Have a happy, peaceful and joyous Christmas guys. Hope you and yours have a lovely day.

northgirl

i'm sick for the 2nd year running with a stomach bug but I'm feeling much better than earlier and feeling positive I'll manage the dinner tomorrow :pac:

stevek93

northgirl wrote: »

i'm sick for the 2nd year running with a stomach bug but I'm feeling much better than earlier and feeling positive I'll manage the dinner tomorrow :pac:

Jesus someone quarantine him quick!

Sunnyisland

stevek93 wrote: »

Jesus someone quarantine him quick!

I think northgirl is a erm a girl :-)

stevek93

realies wrote: »

I think northgirl is a erm a girl :-)

Woops

The_Valeyard

Ah well, either way. It's a nice time of year

PTH2009

Just home from work. McDonald's and father Ted Xmas special and then bed. Had 2 much drink last night so no drinks for me 2nite

Not long in from the local and hitting the hot whiskeys now!!

Spanish Eyes

Went to pub, home for 9. OH a bit merry ho ho ho.

He is watching Brendan Grace and laughing for Ireland. He is a lot older than me ho ho ho.

I am in kitchen finishing off food stuff for tomorrow. Sneaking a Hennessy, whoa, measures girl, measures.

Anyway it's all good.

uck51js9zml2yt

I'm here debating whether its time for Santy to arrive or do I leave it another couple of hours in case junior wakes up to use the toilet...DO I wake him now or take a chance ???

NachoBusiness

I'm just about to watch Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and maybe Jedi if I'm still awake. I bought them today as I had presumed they'd be shown in the flicks on the run up to Awakens. How wrong was I. So, I've avoided the spoilers and the like and will see it St Stevie's Day in the IMAX.

Merry Christmas to you all and may your night be as merry as Christmas is when.. ah look just enjoy yourselves.

Colser

Magnolia Puny Saboteur wrote: »

I'm here debating whether its time for Santy to arrive or do I leave it another couple of hours in case junior wakes up to use the toilet...DO I wake him now or take a chance ???

This brings back memories:)
Does Santy leave the pressies in the bedroom? He called here earlier as he had lots of pressies for 2 little boys hidden in my house.:pac:

eviltwin

Having a cuppa before bed. Its been a long day seeing people, doing a load of cooking and getting the house ready for visitors. My husband is just in from work so I'm seeing him for the first time today. Wrecked tired and still have tomorrow to get through but looking forward to it all the same. Have a lovely Christmas folks.

Turtyturd

Kids in bed, and watching Bad Santa with the OH while she wraps presents.

The scene where they teach the kid to box gets tears of laughter every time.

uck51js9zml2yt

Colser wrote: »

This brings back memories:)
Does Santy leave the pressies in the bedroom? He called here earlier as he had lots of pressies for 2 little boys hidden in my house.:pac:

THey'll be taken from the shed and put under the tree which he'll have to pass by if he goes to the loo.:mad:

I got him a bike but will just leave the helmet under the tree ..might wrap the pedals as well!

Mountain Rescue

Just finished my glass of mulled wine and now it's off to bed and fall asleep watching polar Express. Role on santa

DanielODonnell

I was watching Taken on the television, better than the same old father ted episode from 20 years ago. I will watch A Christmas Carol tomorrow but will switch off when Scrooge gets in the festive spirit.

Colser

Magnolia Puny Saboteur wrote: »

THey'll be taken from the shed and put under the tree which he'll have to pass by if he goes to the loo.:mad:

I got him a bike but will just leave the helmet under the tree ..might wrap the pedals as well!

In that case Id wake him or you could be up all night. Imagine when he finds the helmet but no bike:pac:

Crumpets

I was having a wonderful time. My sister and her fella had just announced their new little one on the way. Then my miserable dickhead cockhead brother decided to destroy everyone's happiness by being an absolute bellend as always. Happy Christmas everyone.

Tin Foil Hat

Santy's been. Groundwork for dinner done. Having a few drinks now. Not too many though. The shifty little feckers got up at about 4am last year.

Bongalongherb

Seriously hungover from yesterday so trying to recover anyway I possibly can. It hurts.

Tin Foil Hat

Crumpets wrote: »

I was having a wonderful time. My sister and her fella had just announced their new little one on the way. Then my miserable dickhead cockhead brother decided to destroy everyone's happiness by being an absolute bellend as always. Happy Christmas everyone.

Oh, do tell!

O.A.P

Wife and kids gone to bed so it just me left and then its Christmas.