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Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

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    #302
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,122 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    Amazon are good for both. But delivery times can get a bit sketchy.

    Could say that for all the online stores this time of year. I mostly buy online all year round, deliveries that normally take no more than a week are taking twice that & more at the moment.

    Though to be fair its to be expected this time of year, my next door neighbour works for DPD & he said they'd pay the drivers to work 24/7 if they'd want to do it (& it was legal, which its not) as there's that much work.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #303
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    I’m with you’s on the full fat coke mine has to be a can, I always make sure there is some there in the event of a hangover
    Just back from my weekly shop, very busy, having a batch Sambo and cuppa now
    I’ve a good bit to do and don’t know where to start might need a coffee after my tea to get me going or crack open a can of coke Lol


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    #304
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Beautiful photos in the tree thread


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    #305
    Loughc
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    SarahLil wrote: »
    Beautiful photos in the tree thread

    I was only thinking that last night. The standard is very high this year.


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    #306
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    Snooooww!!!


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    #307
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users Posts: 2,421 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    I have a "let it snow" jumper on at work today - very appropriate for the day that is in it! Heavy snow flurries on the way to work in north Louth. Hope everyone gets to work safe! Not looking forward to the drive home, I flipping hate driving in snow!


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    #308
    Loughc
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    Any snow to report peeps? Nothing in North Dublin but my god it’s coooooold!!


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    #309
    Whispered
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    Small bit on the ground here in kildare when we got up at 6:30. We had a brief flurry then at 8 but by the time I had our boots and hats etc on it had stopped.

    I was hit by 2 tiny snowballs by 7:30. Toddler was encouraged to sneak out and grab handfuls to fling at me. :D


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    #310
    French_Girl
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    Last night walking back home from city centre in Dublin, you could have felt snow coming.
    And sure enough, few mins. later, it was snowing!!


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    #311
    French_Girl
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    Elves,
    I went to that Dublin Christmas bar on Dame Lane last night that somebody posted a link to on here the other day.
    It was absolutely awesome!
    It's a hidden, little spot all right, all decked out in Christmas decor.
    Snowflakes, wreaths and sparkly Christmas lights everywhere!
    It really added up to a festive atmosphere and a bartender did wear a Santa hat and Christmas jumper like on that picture.
    I also wore mine so I must have fitted right in! 🎅

    Recommended.


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    #312
    beertons
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    Really need to get the finger out. I have the tree up since Tuesday, but not decorated. Kids haven't seen Santa or written letters. I haven't gotten Mrs B her bike yet, but that's 'coz she won't go to the shop and pick a size and colour.

    On the flip side, I have the list done for making stuffing balls tomorrow. They'll either be frozen and taken out xmas eve, or eaten tomorrow evening.


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    #313
    freida
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭freida


    Amazon. Tho it's getting close now re posting dates. There is a well stocked tower records upstairs in easons o connell street. I always forget its there if you are anywhere near Dublin


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    #314
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    I saw that #snow was trending so I clicked on it and now I can't stop laughing at how excited I was about a brief flurry compared to the 4 inches in Texas! :D


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    #315
    bladespin
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    Been out to a job in Blessington, the journey there was like something from a Christmas card.


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    #316
    freshpopcorn
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    #317
    freshpopcorn
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    RTE Christmas Guide 1997!
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    #318
    Loughc
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    OMG I vividly remember that cover! Great Find 20 years old. Wow.


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    #319
    Lorelli!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,360 ✭✭✭Lorelli!


    Up nice and early. Well about to get up in a sec. Hoping to get some Christmas shopping done today!


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    #320
    NollagShona
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    Have my Room done up for Xmas, I’m happy


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    #321
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,732 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Brrrrrrrrr that is all


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    #322
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Brrrrrrrrr that is all

    We’re going to head to Farmleigh today so I’m currently planning how many layers I need. All the layers I think.


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    #323
    SarahLil
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    Awake since all hours was in Blanchardstown shopping Centre for 8.30 am left about 10.15 it was quite busy, swore I wouldn’t see it again till the New Year called by my mams to arrange delivery of her new washing machine for her the lads from Curry’s did a great job
    She then decides to tell me her earing aids have broken so that’s another trip to Blanchardstown during the week I’m laughing now but I think by my next trip there I’ll be crying
    Ordered my Turkey from my local butchers and he is doing me freshly cooked turkey and ham parcels tomorrow for a mini Christmas dinner I’ve decided to do tomorrow
    Might do some decluttering and wrapping today, then heading back to my mams this afternoon we are going to watch a Christmas movie, Strictly tonight not moving off the sofa


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    #324
    mirrorwall14
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    Just in from B and Q. We blew a set of the traditional lights on the tree and replaced with LEDs. I miss pink :(


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    #325
    NollagShona
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    All the presents wrapped.


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    #326
    Littlehorny
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    Off on the Staff Christmas Party tonight, as already said its cold outside but nothing a couple of beverages won't sort out :)


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    #327
    Mystery Egg
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    Currently on a cosy Citylink bus traveling to Galway for the night with my husband to enjoy the Christmas market. :)

    When I lived in northern Scotland the winters were long and freeeeezing and I invested in an expensive waterproof coat as thick and warm as a winter duvet (snow proof!). I've cracked it out for the trip as it's currently -2!

    Looking forward to a Bratwurst, a hot chocolate, a go on the Ferris wheel and buying a few decorations. :)


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    #328
    jellybear
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    Have been pretty unwell for 2 weeks so finally ventured out to the shops this afternoon and got lots of goodies :D Celebrations, tins of biscuits, selection boxes and of course mince pies- mini and standard size!! Now some are presents for neighbours etc but still I'm feeling festive! Also got some lovely gingerbread man wrapping paper and a gold star tree topper in dunnes :)


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    #329
    cinnamony
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    The tree is up!! We were a bit late this year due to some things but we'll also take it down later but I am soo in love!!!

    Also wanted to share some quick pics for you fellow elves with cats ....
    (Idk how to embed on phone so see attachments..sigh...)


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    #330
    RentDayBlues
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    cinnamony wrote: »
    The tree is up!! We were a bit late this year due to some things but we'll also take it down later but I am soo in love!!!

    Also wanted to share some quick pics for you fellow elves with cats ....
    (Idk how to embed on phone so see attachments..sigh...)

    My cat is quite good when it comes to the trees thankfully, though he has a deep fascination with 4 beany decorations from Penney’s which he likes to bite off the tree and fight! I give in on that as it’s better than Christmas 2013 when he chewed the new lights and we had half a lit tree! Lesson learnt and it’s LEDs from then out


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    #331
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,056 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Feel much more christmassy now. Kids went to see Santa, in Kildare farm foods. It was free, but we had to pay a fiver for a photo. And when asked if they preferred today or Santa House Express from last year, they said this year. And it cost us about 200 last year, with grandparents and a dinner included! Letters written and posted. Stuffing balls prepped and frozen. The woman told me she just wanted a thing for holding her phone when running as a pressie. No need for a bike so.


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