Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

Jude13 · 14-09-2020 10:03am

The pic of those sweets!!! I also found out that heros are gluten free!

TRS30 · 14-09-2020 10:35am

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/covid-19-retailers-warn-of-potential-christmas-stock-shortages-1.4353856

For anyone you has clothes down as potential presents.

pigtail33 · 14-09-2020 11:31am

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas in my house! Made a start on the Christmas baking this weekend.

otnomart · 14-09-2020 11:34am

TRS30 wrote: »

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/covid-19-retailers-warn-of-potential-christmas-stock-shortages-1.4353856

For anyone you has clothes down as potential presents.

Thanks TRS30 !

I tend to order clothes as gifts whenever I see them, without waiting for Christmas, and get them delivered directly to the recipient.
OK there is no Christmas surprise factor, but it works very well for us.

Jude13 · 14-09-2020 1:06pm

Ummmm more like retailers want some cash flow, which is fine.

Posy · 14-09-2020 1:43pm

I'd say that they are hoping this will whip people into a panic!

TRS30 · 14-09-2020 2:35pm

Jude13 wrote: »

Ummmm more like retailers want some cash flow, which is fine.

Posy wrote: »

I'd say that they are hoping this will whip people into a panic!

Certainly wouldnt make me rush out and buy more clothes!

Posy · 14-09-2020 5:33pm

Me neither!

otnomart · 14-09-2020 5:38pm

Nice to see Christmas decorations already up somewhere!
Although it is just the Eastenders set !
Source: https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a34009592/eastenders-christmas-episodes-filming-set/

14-09-2020 5:44pm

I think the only time I've panicked and bought clothes, is when a wedding snuck up on me. Speaking of which, I have an outfit sorted for the one that's going ahead this year

now I just need to figure out what I'll do with my hair...

I love the lights! I didn't realise they filmed so far ahead, but then I know nothing about soaps

freshpopcorn · 14-09-2020 6:01pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I love the lights! I didn't realise they filmed so far ahead, but then I know nothing about soaps

I know in the past Coronation Street would film in about October for Christmas. I'd say there's lot's of pressure to try and get the Christmas episodes done fast this year.

However it wouldn't surprise me if Fair City filmed a few days in advance.

freshpopcorn · 14-09-2020 6:11pm

Loughc · 14-09-2020 7:46pm

otnomart wrote: »

Nice to see Christmas decorations already up somewhere!
Although it is just the Eastenders set !
Source: https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a34009592/eastenders-christmas-episodes-filming-set/

From than angle it looks like a miniature model set. I love it.

Sheep Shagger · 14-09-2020 8:05pm

Filming of the Lidl Christmas ad started last week

Wish I knew how to post a photo directly in a post:(

TRS30 · 14-09-2020 8:39pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Wish I knew how to post a photo directly in a post:(

Have you tried Imgur?

Beechwoodspark · 14-09-2020 8:43pm

Dark around 8 this evening.

Really am enjoying this run up to the most wonderful time of the year !!

jellybear · 14-09-2020 8:48pm

Some Christmas stuff up on the Asda website

https://direct.asda.com/george/clothing/10,default,sc.html?q=Christmas

freshpopcorn · 14-09-2020 8:49pm

I wish people took my pictures of the stuff inside!
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PTH2009 · 14-09-2020 9:00pm

otnomart wrote: »

Nice to see Christmas decorations already up somewhere!
Although it is just the Eastenders set !
Source: https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a34009592/eastenders-christmas-episodes-filming-set/

Wonder who's dying this year ha

Most tragic and exciting things happen in Walford each Christmas

Loughc · 14-09-2020 9:11pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Wonder who's dying this year ha

Most tragic and exciting things happen in Walford each Christmas

I know. The property prices on the square must be next to nothing.

Any crime in the area? Yeah one death per every 4th person.

antimatterx · 14-09-2020 10:00pm

Pubs in Dublin staying closed, but opening everywhere else. I wonder if this is a sign of things to come for Christmas.

washiskin · 15-09-2020 1:11am

Euro Giant Navan yesterday.....

freshpopcorn · 15-09-2020 2:10am

If they market it correctly cards might be a big thing this year!

PTH2009 · 15-09-2020 2:19am

freshpopcorn wrote: »

If they market it correctly cards might be a big thing this year!

physical mail sounds like a nightmare logistically with this covid stuff

Could we see Email cards become a bigger thing this year and maybe have options to put in gift vouchers/electronic scratch cards etc

freshpopcorn · 15-09-2020 2:56am

PTH2009 wrote: »

physical mail sounds like a nightmare logistically with this covid stuff

Could we see Email cards become a bigger thing this year and maybe have options to put in gift vouchers/electronic scratch cards etc

I'm not sure but I know in March our post woman said she had one of her busiest ever periods with people sending cards, postcards, etc and they were expecting Christmas to be busy if people couldn't visit.

E-cards and vouchers will probably sell well tough.I don't know how sending e scratch cards would work tough.
However I don't think people really pay attention to e-cards at all. You might as well as send a basic email.

Jude13 · 15-09-2020 8:27am

It might be my age but I really dont like e-cards.

Lollipops23 · 15-09-2020 8:53am

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I'm not sure but I know in March our post woman said she had one of her busiest ever periods with people sending cards, postcards, etc and they were expecting Christmas to be busy if people couldn't visit.

E-cards and vouchers will probably sell well tough.I don't know how sending e scratch cards would work tough.
However I don't think people really pay attention to e-cards at all. You might as well as send a basic email.

My boss was also telling me her teenage daughter and her pals all got really into writing each other letters during lockdown!

I'll defo be posting cards this year, as many as normal if not more.

TRS30 · 15-09-2020 9:01am

Jude13 wrote: »

It might be my age but I really dont like e-cards.

Me neither. We are showing our age

Also like physical books, maps etc and am not a technophobe, I promise!

Lollipops23 wrote: »

I'll defo be posting cards this year, as many as normal if not more.

Mentioned this awhile back that for the last couple of years we have been cutting back on the amount of cards we send, mainly due to the cost of stamps however this year will probably increase again due to most likely not seeing as many people over the festive period.

washiskin · 15-09-2020 9:35am

Jude13 wrote: »

It might be my age but I really dont like e-cards.

100% with you on that one. There's nothing like having the cards hung up or on a table.....I'm sure I'm not alone in keeping them from year to year to see who to send one to either. I send around 30 and receive about 20, but the way I see it if we want An Post to be there when we need them, then we have to support them.

Someone I know said that by the end of April, their postie told them they were on target to deliver 1m pieces of post when in normal times that figure would be in the low 100ks.

DvB · 15-09-2020 10:11am

On the subject of christmas cards, we reuse the old ones by cutting them up & making gift tags out of them. Got yhe idea from a tip on here a few years back and it works really well. Saves going out & buying new ones too.

Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

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