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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

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  • #2102
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    mirrorwall14 wrote: »
    The range cancelled my christmas tree pathfinder order for collection. But there's 5 in stock on the website so I ordered again. We'll see lol
    Curlysue76 wrote: »
    I had a book I had ordered from Easons cancelled but it showed available online, ordered again but alas it was cancelled again.
    Ugh, that's frustrating. I hope you get it this time, mirrorwall!

    I ordered two items from Amazon late on Sunday evening, and they both arrived Tuesday afternoon.
    I have a BT click-and-collect item from the same day still 'awaiting pick' after 3 days, and my Arnotts click-and-collect a fortnight ago took a week and a half to be ready.

    I'm all for supporting Irish retail, but they are really going to lose out when the likes of Amazon Prime can get the delivery to my house/workplace within 48 hours from ordering!


  • #2103
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Curlysue76 wrote: »
    I had a book I had ordered from Easons cancelled but it showed available online, ordered again but alas it was cancelled again.

    Yeah it probably will. But in protest at the crapness of this I’m going to order one a day until the 5 they say are in stock are gone... lol

    Got my first tastes of Christmas today. Put up fairy lights in the back garden on the fence for the first time. The indoor set I planned on using got robbed by the kiddos for their lair under the stairs at the back of my cupboard!’


  • #2104
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,810 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    We’re into the Twenties!!


  • #2105
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I'm seriously freaked out here!! :eek:


  • #2106
    Jude13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,827 ✭✭✭Jude13


    mirrorwall14 wrote: »
    Yeah it probably will. But in protest at the crapness of this I’m going to order one a day until the 5 they say are in stock are gone... lol

    Got my first tastes of Christmas today. Put up fairy lights in the back garden on the fence for the first time. The indoor set I planned on using got robbed by the kiddos for their lair under the stairs at the back of my cupboard!’

    I have no idea why but that picture of the garden fence/back garden stuck a chord made me homesick. It's weird as it nothing like my home back garden, though its similar to my cousins in Maynooth.

    I went for a run last night and there are some serious outdoor light displays in my neighborhood. I will go for a walk and take some snaps some evening.

    We are taking out all the decorations tonight and having a pal over. Then tomorrow we are having a kind of thanks giving, a Christmas dry run with turkey and ham etc.


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  • #2107
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,131 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    We’re into the Twenties!!

    How did that even happen??! I think I love the run up more, and start to panic a little the closer it gets in case it all passes me by!!


  • #2108
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    We’re into the Twenties!!
    Posy wrote: »
    I'm seriously freaked out here!! :eek:

    Christmas needs to 'slow its roll', as my nephew would say.

    Sometimes I feel well organised and others like I have tons to do and time is running out!!


  • #2109
    Caranica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Christmas magazine in today's Irish Times. Just spotted it on Twitter, I'm still in bed :D


  • #2110
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Caranica wrote: »
    I'm still in bed :D

    Stay there, it's freezing!!!


  • #2111
    DenMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,065 ✭✭✭DenMan


    I bought the Christmas special of Ireland's Own for my Mam yesterday. She gets it every year.


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  • #2112
    Caranica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Anyone else have a problem with this thread on the touch site? Showing new posts but the last one on touch is an hour ago. If I go into full site I can see the new posts but it's fiddly, still take a few more posts until the new page shows up for me on touch.

    Happens with one other megathread too. Posted about it in help desk before but no fix


  • #2113
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,131 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    DenMan wrote: »
    I bought the Christmas special of Ireland's Own for my Mam yesterday. She gets it every year.

    I didn't realise that was out already. My parents get it every year too, so I must get it for them during the week.


  • #2114
    Lashes28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    Anyone see any websites doing personalised Christmas stockings?


  • #2115
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    Lashes28 wrote: »
    Anyone see any websites doing personalised Christmas stockings?

    Happened to see this - I don't know anything about company
    https://www.yoursurprise.ie/textile-photo-gifts/christmas-stocking?artikelcode=156002


    and another
    https://www.christmasstockings.ie/christmas-stockings-and-santa-sacks


  • #2116
    iamwhoiam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,153 ✭✭✭✭iamwhoiam


    Lashes28 wrote: »
    Anyone see any websites doing personalised Christmas stockings?

    Wowwee.ie
    Do lovely personalised stockings


  • #2117
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,810 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    When are the shops opening as normal is it the 1st or 2nd?


  • #2118
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    When are the shops opening as normal is it the 1st or 2nd?

    I think it's the 2nd but I could be very wrong. It's hard to keep track of all these lockdown and rules.


  • #2119
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,810 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Loughc wrote: »
    I think it's the 2nd but I could be very wrong. It's hard to keep track of all these lockdown and rules.

    I do as well but I’ve seen shops advertise both days. It can be a tad confusing.


  • #2120
    Caranica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    I've got salon appointments for the 1st so I'm hoping it's the first


  • #2121
    TK Lemon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭TK Lemon


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    When are the shops opening as normal is it the 1st or 2nd?

    I was told in work that our shop would be opening Wednesday 2nd. :)


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  • #2122
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Does anyone know if the cancer society does cards in store or even tshirts? Can't see them online

    My family isn't doing presents this year we're just gonna do charity


  • #2123
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,543 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Does anyone know if the cancer society does cards in store or even tshirts? Can't see them online

    My family isn't doing presents this year we're just gonna do charity

    Have seen pre packed ones in Dunnes...plus some other charities.


  • #2124
    iamwhoiam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,153 ✭✭✭✭iamwhoiam


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Does anyone know if the cancer society does cards in store or even tshirts? Can't see them online

    My family isn't doing presents this year we're just gonna do charity

    https://www.charitycardsireland.ie/charity/Irish-16.html


  • #2125
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Jude13 wrote: »
    I have no idea why but that picture of the garden fence/back garden stuck a chord made me homesick. It's weird as it nothing like my home back garden, though its similar to my cousins in Maynooth.

    I went for a run last night and there are some serious outdoor light displays in my neighborhood. I will go for a walk and take some snaps some evening.

    We are taking out all the decorations tonight and having a pal over. Then tomorrow we are having a kind of thanks giving, a Christmas dry run with turkey and ham etc.

    Sorry I made you homesick. Funnily enough I’m north Kildare too though not Maynooth. Went to college there so many happy memories of their estates


  • #2126
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Fili 'Merry Christmas' prosecco! Kd1ydKg.png?1


    20181204_111818.jpg?w=176&zoom=2


  • #2127
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Posy wrote: »
    Fili 'Merry Christmas' prosecco! Kd1ydKg.png?1


    20181204_111818.jpg?w=176&zoom=2

    What shop is this in? :)


  • #2128
    Lashes28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    One More Toy wrote: »
    What shop is this in? :)

    Looks like dunnes


  • #2129
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Dunnes it is. :)


  • #2130
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Posy wrote: »
    Dunnes it is. :)

    Is it a nice tasting prosecco? :)


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  • #2131
    kitten_k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,184 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Is it a nice tasting prosecco? :)

    Yea I got it last year, it was nice.

    Toy show treats have arrived :D


  • #2132
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    I need to go here!!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEQ1SBIi7s/?igshid=5ks2yy83abmc


  • #2133
    kitten_k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,184 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Loughc wrote: »
    I need to go here!!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEQ1SBIi7s/?igshid=5ks2yy83abmc

    Wow!!!


  • #2134
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    kitten_k wrote: »
    Yea I got it last year, it was nice.

    Toy show treats have arrived :D

    Where did you get the treats???

    They look amazing!!


  • #2135
    kitten_k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,184 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Loughc wrote: »
    Where did you get the treats???

    They look amazing!!

    A place on FB called Crannah Cakes. We’ve gotten loads off her, always lovely.


  • #2136
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    And I need this guy in my life.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEYQdsg5ap/?igshid=qm70hy1g8m74


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  • #2137
    Bananaleaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭Bananaleaf


    Testing out my new red wine glasses tonight :D Has to be done!

    I went a bit mad last night and ordered a virtual wine tasting package from ELY Maynooth last night. It seems to be aimed at people who want to try wines ahead of Christmas, but I've bought it for us to do on Christmas day. I'm just treating myself to everything this year. Sure why not? :pac:

    https://shop.elywinebar.ie/collections/gifts/products/copy-of-copy-of-at-home-wine-tasting-christmas-dry-run?variant=37388505481383

    Edited to add: I know this is the 2nd link I've posted to ELY in Maynooth. I don't work for them, I swear!


  • #2138
    HildaOgdenx
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭HildaOgdenx


    I love outdoor lights, and one neighbour, in particular, does a fantastic display.
    They put them up today, and they are just gorgeous.


  • #2139
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,476 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Off today, so just the grocery shop to do after I drop the kids to school & then its decrations time! Hopefully be done before it gets dark, though the outside lights may have to wait until tomorrow, but fingers crossed not.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #2140
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Really struggling with the Christmas spirit today reading no household visits at all until the 18th and then back into lockdown again on the 2nd. That’s another month?! Just want to curl up in bed and wake up next year at this stage


  • #2141
    Littlehorny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,351 ✭✭✭Littlehorny


    Off work today so the tree goes up!
    We already have a few bits done, garlands on the fireplace and hall table but the its the inside today and outside tomorrow.


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  • #2142
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    DvB wrote: »
    Off today, so just the grocery shop to do after I drop the kids to school & then its decrations time! Hopefully be done before it gets dark, though the outside lights may have to wait until tomorrow, but fingers crossed not.

    Same. It’s decoration day for me too. Up now, getting the dog ready for doggie day care so I have a free house and full reign to clean and assemble the decorations.


  • #2143
    SarahLil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Happy Toy Show day Elves and Happy Friday of course
    Happy Decorating to those all putting their trees up today

    WFH today, full day for me today, I was in tears already before 9 am listening to the kids on RTE1 all excited and singing Jingle Bells, nearly lost it again hearing Simon Coveney Santa an essential worker :D


  • #2144
    SarahLil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Gorgeous crisp morning where I am today, perfect Christmas morning weather


  • #2145
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,810 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Can’t believe it’s in four weeks.

    Mothers presents are sorted now. Providing it al all arrives.
    Father was sorted during the week.
    Brother is tricky this year.
    Sister is in UAE and won’t be home but I’ll get her a few bits for when she’s back.
    I’ve a fair idea for the other few bits in getting people.


  • #2146
    jellybear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Awh lads I've no will power. Had a crap few days and saw a picture online my dad would love. Despite having his presents already, I couldn't resist 20%, free gift wrapping and free shipping!!

    Looking forward to seeing some more tree pics in the photos thread later. It'll be another couple of weeks till ours goes up :)


  • #2147
    gypsylee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭gypsylee


    Can feel the excitement in the last few posts. Good luck to all decorating today. Enjoy the Toy Show.

    Looking forward to the photos too.


  • #2148
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,810 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Generally the day after The Toy Show there is a nice festive buzz around the place.


  • #2149
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    Generally the day after The Toy Show there is a nice festive buzz around the place.

    It's the start of Christmas for a lot of people.


  • #2150
    tscul32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭tscul32


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    Generally the day after The Toy Show there is a nice festive buzz around the place.

    And Christmas FM launching will really make the day.


  • #2151
    Curlysue76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭Curlysue76


    SarahLil wrote: »
    Gorgeous crisp morning where I am today, perfect Christmas morning weather

    Lovely, bright and cold here as well, just finished a 6 mile walk at the nearby lake.


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