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Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

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  • #4832
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,725 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Sounds like a nice mix of getting out and about and chilling at home. Hope the weather was ok for the wedding.

    Being a Man U fan, I'm not allowed be happy about the result on Sat :D

    They were very lucky with the weather, sun all day, just a little bit of wind, then overcast and rain that night well after all the photos were done.


  • #4833
    Littlehorny
    Registered Users Posts: 2,351 ✭✭✭Littlehorny


    200 days to go! Almost half way, I always know June 8th is the 200 mark as it's my Fathers birthday and he is 70 today so it's a biggy. Going to have a party for him later.


  • #4834
    ciara007
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭ciara007


    Lads ive all my xmas shopping done. Next have an amaxing sale on the website and are selling off xmas stock from last year. I saved 33 euro on the little ones christmas clothes.Also picked her up a hat and gloves was 18.50 reduced to 8euro. I also got her Santa gifts sorted she is mad into slides so we got her a 5ft slide from debenhams which was reduced and some little bits in fuddy duddy who also has a discount code. I got my two sisters scarfs from next and my dad a christmas jumper was 35 reduced to 13.50.


  • #4835
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    :mad: :mad:

    A) You're making me stressed that I haven't all my shopping done

    B) You're making me want to spend money in Next

    :pac: :pac:


  • #4836
    ciara007
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭ciara007


    Haha sorry about that. Honestly though the quality in next is so good so its great to get a bargin and who dosent love a good scarf. If you type in Christmas too all the stock will come up from last year.

    A) You're making me stressed that I haven't all my shopping done

    B) You're making me want to spend money in Next

    :pac: :pac:[/quote]


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  • #4837
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,179 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    We're into the hundreds! :)


  • #4838
    otnomart
    Registered Users Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    Search is on for Galway Santa!
    https://connachttribune.ie/search-is-on-for-galway-santa-132/

    Seriously, do you know any Santa lookalike ?
    Years ago, I had a colleague (from Kilkenny) who could have fit the bill.


  • #4839
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    otnomart wrote: »
    Seriously, do you know any Santa lookalike ?
    Years ago, I had a colleague (from Kilkenny) who could have fit the bill.

    Man down the road from us! He has the full white beard, twinkle in his eye. And he is an absolute gentleman! He does drop by the local toy shop in the weeks leading up to Christmas in full outfit. The kids love him & when you see him, you legit think it's him!


  • #4840
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    CheerLouth wrote: »
    Man down the road from us! He has the full white beard, twinkle in his eye. And he is an absolute gentleman! He does drop by the local toy shop in the weeks leading up to Christmas in full outfit. The kids love him & when you see him, you legit think it's him!

    A great excuse to let myself go when the hair goes grey/white :D


  • #4841
    ciara007
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭ciara007


    I couldnt help myself... I ordered my Christmas cards... What is actually wrong with me


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  • #4842
    kitten_k
    Registered Users Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Ah Ciara I love it!!


  • #4843
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    Too cute!


  • #4844
    otnomart
    Registered Users Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    Ciara, that's absolutely lovely !


  • #4845
    ciara007
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭ciara007


    Thanks everyone I always order myself one and pop it in a little frame. I love posting my Christmas cards every year


  • #4846
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Ah they're lovely! Ramping up the cuteness factor. :D
    Where do you order them from?


  • #4847
    ciara007
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭ciara007


    I ordered them from optimalprint they have fab cards and have a discount at the moment


  • #4848
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,179 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I went to shopping centers at the weekend that I haven't being at since Christmas and it amazed me how fast the time has gone.
    The next time I'll probably be at them will be for Christmas when they'll all be decorated!


  • #4849
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    ciara007 wrote: »
    Thanks everyone I always order myself one and pop it in a little frame. I love posting my Christmas cards every year

    I love sending Christmas cards as well however has got very expensive the last few years. Spent over €50 on stamps last year :(


  • #4850
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    TRS30 wrote: »
    I love sending Christmas cards as well however has got very expensive the last few years. Spent over €50 on stamps last year :(

    Same! I love Christmas cards but I find that very few people are doing them anymore.


  • #4851
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,179 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


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  • #4852
    otnomart
    Registered Users Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    Just seen the YouGov poll on 50 traditional British dishes,

    Key findings:
    -Mince Pies score higher than Christmas pudding
    -only 34% of 18 to 24 year olds who have ever had Christmas pudding like it, compared to 70% of the over 55s

    https://yougov.co.uk/topics/food/articles-reports/2019/06/11/classic-british-cuisine-ranked-britons

    Have to admit I do like most of the savouries, in fact reading the article made me crave a scotch egg !
    Would not touch jellied eels, though.


  • #4853
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,725 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    A repurposed book shelf.

    34hi1ag.jpg

    I’m in love.


  • #4854
    kitten_k
    Registered Users Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    That’s beautiful!!


  • #4855
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Sweet Jesus. :eek:


  • #4856
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,119 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    A repurposed book shelf.

    34hi1ag.jpg

    I’m in love.

    That is a work of art.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #4857
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Loughc wrote: »
    A repurposed book shelf.

    34hi1ag.jpg

    I’m in love.

    Wow, i'll take two please!


  • #4858
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    Sweet baby Jesus, that looks amazing!


  • #4859
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Is that yours Loughc? I would just sit on the floor in front of it staring at it.

    I got a call on the weekend that I have to go to somewhere not very nice for three week for work. I had gotten used to not traveling and had not had to travel since Jude jnr arrived. I will be working up to the day of my leave in three weeks, first time leaving the wee one, leaving the OH to cope is pants too. Anyway I will be looking to the forum for positive vibes.


  • #4860
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,725 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Jude13 wrote: »
    Is that yours Loughc? I would just sit on the floor in front of it staring at it.

    I wish. I just seen it online. Loved it, thought ya guys would appreciate it too ;)


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  • #4861
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,179 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


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