Rudolph Day

BK5

A bit of a subdued one this month due to one of the cornerstones of this thread losing a loved one recently but just want to wish everyone a Happy Rudolph Day and hope they have a nice relaxing weekend.

DvB

Agree with BK5 above, lbeen a tough few weeks on here for some, but we're thinking of you all and are here if you need us.

Cork Lass

I love the kindness and warmth of people on this forum. Wishing everyone a happy Rudolph day and sending 🤗 to Loughc.

DvB

Out of interest anyone do anything to mark it on Saturday?

I did get a giggle from some random bloke humming 'santa claus is coming to town' in Dunnes Stores Saturday morning though when doing the grocery shopping!

Smell the glove

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122188163#Comment_122188163

I had a few consumed after watching the finals so I ended up watching Greg Lake on YouTube.

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122188163#Comment_122188163

Well I did meet my family on Saturday night for a few beers if that's close enough? 😄

DvB

Had a few pale ales myself on Saturday after the Rugby… drowning sorrows unfortunately.

BK5

Drowning sorrows is right, game was there to be won. Poor game management at times and Toulouse getting their play and tactics spot on were the difference.

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122192122#Comment_122192122

Had Leinster read the room & just taken their points instead of going to the corner every time they'd have won the game 24-15 in normal time, all bar one (even that was well within Byrnes range) were very kickable. But they kept doing the same thing and it was clear the Toulouse defense had them sussed and had enough to stop them in the 22.

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122192128#Comment_122192128

Exactly, Toulouse won all the crucial breakdowns and defended brilliantly. They also kicked for goal on every penalty they won in Leinsters half.

DvB

1 week warning to Rudolph Day 6 of 11 (the midpoint)… with it being a Tuesday cant see myself having much of an opportunity to do anything remotely close to even a nod to Christmas being honest.

Might have a listen in to Christmas FM classical for a little bit to see if that lifts my spirits a bit.

tscul32

Must think of something. Littlest elf is my Christmas loving elf so will consult with him. Family dinner out that night anyway to celebrate his graduation from primary school and oldest elf's last leaving cert exam on Monday.

BK5

Going to have chicken, stuffing, veg and mash tomorrow after work. In my little mind I'm having a mini Christmas dinner to mark the day. 😋

DvB

Purposely leaving out a pair of Christmas socks to wear to mark the halfway point tomorrow.

DvB

Rudolph day 6 of 11, we"re half way in months!

Smell the glove

Just listened to Rocking Around The Christmas Tree with my 20 month old. She was dancing and clapping so she approved.

This time 6 months folks!!!!!!

DvB

Rudolph Day 7 coming up on Thursday. They seem to be coming around quicker and quicker!

BK5

Happy Rudolph Day everyone. Only 4 more to go!

I'm going to a quiz tonight so will raise a pint of Guinness in quiet tribute to the day.

DvB

7 of 11. Not many left now...

Cork Lass

I’m ashamed to say that I completely forgot 🙁.

Posy

By the next Rudolph Day, it will be the Autumn (ahem), the BT Christmas shop will be open, Rose of Tralee will be over, kids heading back to school, and my own summer holidays will be done and dusted. 😄

freshpopcorn

Got caught up on this thread eventually.

Hope everbody have enjoyed their Rudolph Day's.

August - Brown Thomas Christmas Shop.

September - Autumn kicking in bits Appearing in the shops.

October - It will be the October Bank Holiday Weekend and we'll be close to the clocks going back.

November - We're in Season and nearly at The Late Late Toy Show.

DvB

Rudolph day 8 of 11 coming up on Sunday. The last of the non BER months.

Nice day for a Rudolph day, most of them are missed though being workdays etc, but Sundays seem quite fitting IMO.

DvB

8 of 11 and the last before the BER months!

Have a good one folks!

BK5

Happy Rudolph Day Everyone!

Two thirds of the way there. I am marking the day by recovering from being out till 3am the last two nights in a row, still think I'm a young fella 😀

Smell the glove

Only copped this now! By pure chance I'm sitting here watching Fast Times at Ridgemont High and some of it is set at Christmas (possibly all I'm just some of the way through). I'm also drinking wine and am sitting without lights on just lots of candles around the mantle place. I think that's pretty christmassy.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122541384#Comment_122541384

Missed this one nursing a hangover 🙈🙈

What is rare is wonderful though.

tscul32

Totally missed Rudolph day. Between LC/CAO results and the littlest elf starting secondary on Monday and having my own first lecture yesterday, it has been a bit hectic. Have never so completely missed one before!

BK5

Next Rudolph Day is on Wednesday, how quick has it come around since the last one only a few days ago?

By the way I am 51 and 3 quarters today and yes I have had a few beers so I'm feeling giddy, time to put on Christmas FM 😄

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122638477#Comment_122638477

Happy birthday mate, have a good one.

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122638953#Comment_122638953

Not yet my man. I was 51 and 3/4 yesterday. Will be 52 on Dec 20th 😄

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122639669#Comment_122639669

Any excuse for a celebration... why wait a full year? 😉

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122639669#Comment_122639669

The day after me. I’m in good company so.

Posy

If you're born in December, you should definitely at least celebrate your half birthday!

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122640878#Comment_122640878

Definitely, never had a 21st or a 40th because (a) couldn't be bothered and (b) didn't want to inconvenience people with birthday invites when they have enough on their plates with Christmas.

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122640483#Comment_122640483

Just back from a Christening with the newest member of the clan so your right, life is for lining!!

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122641348#Comment_122641348

I mean life is for living 😄😄

DvB

Rudolph Day 9 of 11 tomorrow, Bake off starting back tonight & I have oxford lunch fruit cake to eat with a cup of tea watching it…. the build up has started for me for sure!!

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122650372#Comment_122650372

Three quarters of the way to your favourite day of the year today DvB.

Posy

Happy Rudolph Day, guys! 😊

I enjoyed Bake Off with lemon cake and lots of tea. 🍰

DvB

9 of 11 for 2024.… not many left now!

Cork Lass

Happy Rudolph day everyone, only 2 more to go 🎄🎄.

Loughc

happy Rudolph day from a cloudy centre parcs. Last stop on my holidays until Christmas really so it’s non stop from here until December.

kitten_k

happy Rudolph day!

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122653075#Comment_122653075

My sister is going there for the 3rd year in a row in mid November, they have it fully decorated by then and she says it's fab.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122655177#Comment_122655177

I wanted to go during the winter season but couldn’t convince the OH.