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Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

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    #362
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,265 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I hope that the temperature settles down a little it makes it a bit awkward going out shopping/events in the evening. Even yesterday I saw a good few events cancelled. We can have snow from Christmas Eve evening. Even issue a weather alert that will close all shops on the 26th!


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    #363
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,265 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Christmas RTE Guide 2017!
    25299244_10155594336085189_7182674952230610002_n.jpg?oh=7a3e58f1e977119a219ceb3c337f5e9a&oe=5AC1F1EB


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    #364
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,761 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Is it just me or is that cover creepy AF?


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    #365
    OUTDOORLASS
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭OUTDOORLASS


    Ye, I thought the same.......


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    #366
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,265 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Loughc wrote: »
    Is it just me or is that cover creepy AF?

    I think I prefer it to last years one. The whole scrooge theme never does for me. I do understand where your coming from. The guy that illestartes them is very talented tough but I preferred the guide being like this when you could look at the clothes and see where they were bought/etc.

    rteguide2014.jpg


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    #367
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,265 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I also stumbled across this!
    christmasannual2017.jpg


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    #368
    Whispered
    Registered Users Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    I really don't like having people on the cover. Bring back Dustin, I say!


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    #369
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,265 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Whispered wrote: »
    I really don't like having people on the cover. Bring back Dustin, I say!

    I still see a few puppets on the cover!


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    #370
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Only catching up on posts now, we went into town yesterday evening before making our way to the theatre there was a nice athmosphere around Grafton Street went the Shelbourne for drinks and onto a couple of bars tired today not able for late nights
    Bitter cold today, I’ve to make another trip to Blanchardstown tomorrow with my mams hearing aids going to try and get my final few bits the rest can be bought locally might pay a visit to the M50 Christmas shop bring my mam along she’s never seen it


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    #371
    Loughc
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    Ah lads stop the clock. Time is going by too quick :(


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    #372
    GoneHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭GoneHome


    We were in Killarney for the weekend, great atmosphere there, brilliant Christmas parade down through the town Saturday evening, Pennys was jointed Saturday afternoon


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    #373
    Posy
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Ah lads stop the clock. Time is going by too quick :(
    Can't believe it's Christmas Day in 2 weeks! :eek:


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    #374
    branie2
    Registered Users Posts: 10,295 ✭✭✭✭branie2


    Posy wrote: »
    Can't believe it's Christmas Day in 2 weeks! :eek:

    It's coming faster than we think!


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    #375
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    I usually take it handy the night before a flight (usually don't drink the week of a flight especially if we have the wee one with us) so was stressing when my OH said she had planned something for the evening before we fly. I was thinking it would be something silly like a sky dive, she's been threatening this, but it turns out its a Christmas Concert!! "A family concert of carols and much loved Christmas classics performed by London Concert Orchestra Show Band"

    So I am really looking forward to that. Not looking getting to bed late to get up again at 3am for a jammed long haul flight though. But hey ho. Nearly there.

    Packing tonight and taking the stitches out of the mutts leg. Have our Christmas party tomorrow, crawl to work Thursday, night of carols, bed and then up to fly home.

    I've been posting on this forum most of the year and being away from home it really gives me a lift. When I get home I rarely log on as so much is going on, ditto for the next few days so to everyone, in case I forget to post later, the year round elves and the seasonal Elves have a Merry Christmas!


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    #376
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,761 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    And in case you don’t get a chance to log on before your flight, safe flight and happy Christmas Jude :D

    Enjoy your trip home. It must feel amazing coming home.


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    #377
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Cheers kid, you too. My first Christmas as a married man, and your's too I believe?

    Im sure I will be posting from the airport very early Friday morning, but would be too excited to remember to thanks the elves. Looking forward to a bag of real chipper chips, white pudding and pints in town on Sunday.


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    #378
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    When Jude comes home, it's really Christmas. :D

    I think the forum often sees a dip around Christmas week or so as people are busy busy with their 'real' lives!

    Safe flight and enjoy the party and the concert. :)


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    #379
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    Safe flight Jude! Not long to go now.


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    #380
    beertons
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    You'd know there was loads of carol singing going on in the schools. My young lad is belting out new tunes every day.


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    #381
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Cheers for all the well wishes, (wipes tear from eye) awful dusty in here.

    My OH is a teacher however they are not allowed religious songs or the mention of Christmas in her school however they still use most of the words and the tunes worked with new lyrics, some of the abominations I had to hear this year at the 'End of Year Celebration'.


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    #382
    kitten_k
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    Safe flight Jude and I hope you and your family have a great Christmas.


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    #383
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    I was off yesterday and I had a lovely festive day with my husband. Back to work today but at least there are only 8 more early mornings until Christmas and I've put up some lights and a little tree so the office is looking a bit more appealing this morning!


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    #384
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    We've had the vomiting bug in our house this weekend. Not pretty! But glad to have had it this weekend instead of over the Christmas!

    Safe home Jude & enjoy the time with your loved ones!


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    #385
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,761 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »
    I was off yesterday and I had a lovely festive day with my husband. Back to work today but at least there are only 8 more early mornings until Christmas and I've put up some lights and a little tree so the office is looking a bit more appealing this morning!

    6 more early mornings for me thank god!!!


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    #386
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    Loughc wrote: »
    6 more early mornings for me thank god!!!

    Lucky! Although it was lovely walking out into a frosty winter wonderland this morning. If the next 8 mornings are like that I’ll be happy!


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    #387
    Hollister11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 ✭✭✭Hollister11


    In two weeks it will all be over.

    So sad tbh. I'm loving all my decorations.


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    #388
    branie2
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    I got my copy of the Christmas Guide today


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    #389
    Loughc
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    Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »
    Lucky! Although it was lovely walking out into a frosty winter wonderland this morning. If the next 8 mornings are like that I’ll be happy!

    So true it was beautiful out there this morning the footpaths sparkled the whole way to the bus. Like one big decoration.


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    #390
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    Loughc wrote: »
    6 more early mornings for me thank god!!!

    6 more for me too! Boss confirmed my leave today so finishing next Wed & not back until the 3rd! Practically 2 full weeks off! Can't wait! :D


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    #391
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I thought it would be crazy slippy this morning, but it was lovely and soft and crunchy underfoot.
    I was still careful though- nobody wants a repeat of RTE Man Falling on the Ice. :eek:


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