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I'm hard pushed to find something positive about it, but if I have to... more room for presents?

Neyite

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Not yet but have seen the multiple bag packs on special, depends on how many you need....

I'll have to hold on so, if I'm going to the post office I'm as well to send a decent amount of tayto. I also want to include an irish-y themed tree bauble in each package so we will probably see them in the shops after Halloween.

jellybear

Just noticed Dunnes have a few bits on their website. A few candle holders and kids pjs. Can't wait to see their Christmas stock this year

jetfiremuck

Looks like there is a push to shop early as if the toy shops are closed then imports will be affected also too resulting in shortages. Ditto for the Uk.

Loughc

jetfiremuck wrote: »

Looks like there is a push to shop early as if the toy shops are closed then imports will be affected also too resulting in shortages. Ditto for the Uk.

How will imports be affected, supply chain will stay open regardless of what level we'll be on.

Caranica

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Not yet but have seen the multiple bag packs on special, depends on how many you need....

They don't have the protection the boxes have for posting

When I was in college in Wales in the 90s I used to get Taytos in the post from home. I'd have to eat them with a spoon!

Toto Wolfcastle

jellybear wrote: »

Just noticed Dunnes have a few bits on their website. A few candle holders and kids pjs. Can't wait to see their Christmas stock this year

They had adult versions of their Leigh Tucker kids' pjs a few weeks ago but they've removed them from the site. My sister gave them to me for my birthday. They're lovely and soft and have Irish Christmas greetings on them.

TRS30

OH got family matching Christmas PJ from Pennys. Said it was crazy over there. Mine are X large she tried to make me feel better by saying penny's sizes are small!!!

jellybear

TRS30 wrote: »

OH got family matching Christmas PJ from Pennys. Said it was crazy over there. Mine are X large she tried to make me feel better by saying penny's sizes are small!!!

They're tiny TRS30, plus everyone likes pjs at least one size too big...they're more comfy

jellybear

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

They had adult versions of their Leigh Tucker kids' pjs a few weeks ago but they've removed them from the site. My sister gave them to me for my birthday. They're lovely and soft and have Irish Christmas greetings on them.

I saw them actually, they were fab! Hopefully we won't be waiting too long to see the full Christmas range
My husband keeps asking about matching pjs and sending me links...I'm 99% sure he's messing but part of me wants to get them just to annoy him

TRS30

jellybear wrote: »

They're tiny TRS30, plus everyone likes pjs at least one size too big...they're more comfy

So i'm really a medium is what you are saying

Loughc

TRS30 wrote: »

So i'm really a medium is what you are saying

Think of it as Extra Medium.... :pac:

tuisginideach

I think these are new to Dunnes this year....

Lashes28

There's a company called the paddy box on instagram.they are a little expensive but next day /2 day delivery for all the Irish goodies for those abroad. I got one for my brother in the height of Corona Lockdown and it was really fast.

SarahLil

Just back from the electrical wholesalers I needed some bulbs for my mams house, got extras to keep it well lite up for her, our electrician put me onto them last year and the bulbs haven't even went yet that he put in, anyway its 10 minutes from my house it took me an hour, the guy said people are ringing non stop asking are they open tomorrow as far as they are concerned they are


TRS30 thats great the Penneys Christmas pjs ticked off the list, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without them . Penneys are tiny

PTH2009

i'm disgusted with the government putting us in another lockdown. No way will they lift restrictions in 6 weeks time

The GAA and other sports been on brighten the doom and gloom a bit

They need too announce something to entice us so we can have a decent christmas.

Loughc

PTH2009 wrote: »

i'm disgusted with the government putting us in another lockdown. No way will they lift restrictions in 6 weeks time

The GAA and other sports been on brighten the doom and gloom a bit

They need too announce something to entice us so we can have a decent christmas.

While I don’t necessarily agree with it myself what else can they do. With cases over 1,000 a day it won’t be long before the hospitals are over ran. And then the problem becomes much worse.

freshpopcorn

Ok, from what I am reading six weeks of level five which will bring us into the 2nd of December. Then we'll go back to some form of level 3 for three weeks until the 23rd of December and then hopefully yo level 2 from the 23rd of December which will allow people go home for Christmas providing everything
is going according to plan!

Sheep Shagger

Just back from.home store and more, who knew they are plen till 9pm.every weeknight.

Anyway they have most Christmas stock in, unfortunately only 7ft and 7.5ft trees

Signage up says half price but guy in store said thats not till November he also said of they are allowed to stay like last time its only their DIY sections....

Loughc

All I got to say is poor staff working in smyths stores tomorrow.

freshpopcorn

So, this isn't essential but will towns and cities be put up their Christmas lights?

wes

freshpopcorn wrote: »

So, this isn't essential but will towns and cities be put up their Christmas lights?

It would be nice if they did. Grafton street Dublin is with in 5 KM for me. So I can go by there, when I go for a walk.

freshpopcorn

The forum has been so busy, it's taken me ages to catch up

freshpopcorn wrote: »

So, this isn't essential but will towns and cities be put up their Christmas lights?

I don't think it comes under essential services, but I'm sure it'll be allowed go ahead, tell them I said it's ok

Mutleyboo

I've just looked through the Christmas tree thread to cheer myself up and all the trees are so co,y and beautiful.
I usually put the tree up mid Decemberbut last year I said I would do it earlier as it takes sooo long to decorate.
I see people saying they put the tree up / decorate the night of the toy show and it amazed me that it's possible to this in an evening. It takes me hours just to assemble and 'fluff' out the tree. Can I ask how long does it take everyone to decorate the tree and house? It takes me the guts of a week to fully finish decorating the house inc tree. Now that's usually evenings only, but a full evening and night goes to just putting the lights on!

Loughc

Mutleyboo wrote: »

I've just looked through the Christmas tree thread to cheer myself up and all the trees are so co,y and beautiful.
I usually put the tree up mid Decemberbut last year I said I would do it earlier as it takes sooo long to decorate.
I see people saying they put the tree up / decorate the night of the toy show and it amazed me that it's possible to this in an evening. It takes me hours just to assemble and 'fluff' out the tree. Can I ask how long does it take everyone to decorate the tree and house? It takes me the guts of a week to fully finish decorating the house inc tree. Now that's usually evenings only, but a full evening and night goes to just putting the lights on!

I usually book the day of the toy show off work and do it all then.

I use the night before to prep take everything down from the attic, etc.

Friday then I get up for 9am and keep going until it's all done. Usually takes me up to 7 or 8pm. I then have a shower order a takeaway into Christmas PJs and I'm set to enjoy my first full Christmas night

DvB

wes wrote: »

It would be nice if they did. Grafton street Dublin is with in 5 KM for me. So I can go by there, when I go for a walk.

I'm based in D2 for work so will be taking a stroll at lunchtime to check them out when they do go up & are lit.

Toto Wolfcastle

Dave Moore from Today FM put a picture of lights in Dublin city on his Insta stories this morning. Not lit obviously. I think they’re putting lights up but not on every street and they’re getting rid of the Grafton Quarter sign.

SarahLil

Mutleyboo wrote: »

I've just looked through the Christmas tree thread to cheer myself up and all the trees are so co,y and beautiful.
I usually put the tree up mid Decemberbut last year I said I would do it earlier as it takes sooo long to decorate.
I see people saying they put the tree up / decorate the night of the toy show and it amazed me that it's possible to this in an evening. It takes me hours just to assemble and 'fluff' out the tree. Can I ask how long does it take everyone to decorate the tree and house? It takes me the guts of a week to fully finish decorating the house inc tree. Now that's usually evenings only, but a full evening and night goes to just putting the lights on!

Me too it takes me a good few days, with getting the tree down and decorating the tree only and my over mantle garland would be one whole day
Then the front hall table, my stairs with tinsel and lights, dressing my kitchen too and over my kitchen presses I attach a garland with lights plus decorate that too

Then I clean and tidy the house so it looks all cosy

I love that term fluff the tree, I do that too,

I give myself a fortnight off after all of the above then do it all again in my mams house

TRS30

Deleted User wrote: »

The forum has been so busy, it's taken me ages to catch up

Meant to say yesterday that when I logged on first thing after not being on since Thursday evening, was 18 bold threads! Nearly the whole of page 1 :eek:

Loughc

TRS30 wrote: »

Meant to say yesterday that when I logged on first thing after not being on since Thursday evening, was 18 bold threads! Nearly the whole of page 1 :eek:

It's genuinely the busiest I've ever seen the forum.