View Full Version : Woohoo, Its Christmas Day
shellbell
11-19-2005, 02:08 PM
Sounds like you had a great day Mandy :) I'm going to Liverpool with MIL and DD tommorrow to try and get a few more things. I'm really struggling this year for ideas :confused3
KayleeUK
11-19-2005, 02:09 PM
I was thinking of you today Mandy :) Glad you had a fab time.
Minniespal
11-19-2005, 02:41 PM
Sounds as though you had a fantastic time Mandy :)
Miffy2003
11-19-2005, 02:47 PM
Your first Starbucks!!! :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:
What did you have Mandy?? What did you think?
Sounds like you had an excellent day :)
Minniespal
11-19-2005, 02:54 PM
Anyone famous switching your lights on??
Don't think so ~ I'm dragging DBF off to George Square tomorrow.
mandymouse
11-19-2005, 03:53 PM
Your first Starbucks!!! :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:
What did you have Mandy?? What did you think?
Don't laugh, but at my first Starbucks coffee shop, I had a hot chocolate with a big swirl of cream on the top - lovely
BTW did you know that I'm doing the 'Put on a Stone' before Christmas diet this year :rotfl: :rotfl:
And yes I had a brill day thanks :)
shellbell
11-20-2005, 02:22 AM
BTW did you know that I'm doing the 'Put on a Stone' before Christmas diet this year :rotfl: :rotfl:
:rotfl2: I think i'm doing the same one as you :rotfl:
gilld
11-20-2005, 04:56 AM
:rotfl2: I think i'm doing the same one as you :rotfl:
I've been dieting really hard, lost 6 lbs in 2weeks and shhhh don't tell, put back on 4lbs!!! Not meant to be thin!
mushumadness
11-20-2005, 05:22 AM
well i decided that the five stone loss I have had in the last three months is quiet enough till after christmas, so I am off weight watchers till january
Miffy2003
11-20-2005, 05:58 AM
Gill - well done anyway, that's still a 2lb loss :)
Michelle and Mandy I think I am on your diet at the moment :teeth:
Mandy I just LOVE Starbucks Hot Choc, I agree you have to have it with cream on top though ;)
Cyrano
11-20-2005, 06:01 AM
Planning to wrap parcels tonight along with a wee glass of wine :drinking1 Better make sure that DS doesn't end up with the Baby Annabel :rotfl2:
mandymouse
11-20-2005, 06:34 AM
Planning to wrap parcels tonight along with a wee glass of wine :drinking1 Better make sure that DS doesn't end up with the Baby Annabel :rotfl2:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
cannp123165
11-20-2005, 08:43 AM
:earsboy: I have just been picking up odd bits along the way.
Danauk
11-20-2005, 10:58 AM
People in my street have begun to put their outdoor decorations up this weekend. I think I will have to put my decorations up next weekend. I have my SIL's hen weekend the weekend after and then the weekend after that is our family Christmas dinner (as 6 out of 12 of us will be out of the country for Christmas) so the house needs to be ready for that. I've never put my decorations up in November before! But then again I've never taken my tree down before Christmas day before either which is what I will end up doing as we leave for WDW on the 21st. I don't feel Christmassy though now. Maybe I will next weekend when the stuff goes up.
mandymouse
11-21-2005, 06:56 AM
My DD's went to see the lights being switched on in Nuneaton yesterday, they had a great time as there was a bit of a fair and fireworks. They said it was very busy, but I watched the fireworks from the comfort of my warm house :)
KayleeUK
11-21-2005, 08:11 AM
My DD's went to see the lights being switched on in Nuneaton yesterday, they had a great time as there was a bit of a fair and fireworks. They said it was very busy, but I watched the fireworks from the comfort of my warm house :)
The best way to watch them :)
ely3857
11-21-2005, 09:15 AM
Have just finished wrapping everything I have bought and wrote all my cards on Saturday so am feeling very christmasy at the moment!
Got a couple more bits to pick when I go to York next Saturday but I am practically done, I can sit back, relax and watch the shopping rage begin!
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Jodie
natalielongstaff
11-21-2005, 09:52 AM
dh took the kids into town on saturday to see the lights and have a go on the rides :)
as i havn't been well i stayed behind and had a sleep ;)
mandymouse
11-21-2005, 12:09 PM
:cold: With all this cold, foggy and frosty weather we're having it is feeling very festive :cold:
KayleeUK
11-23-2005, 08:00 AM
Just need to buiild a snowman :)
Minniespal
11-23-2005, 08:12 AM
Just need to buiild a snowman :)
....and put up your Christmas Tree ;)
ely3857
11-23-2005, 02:32 PM
Good news on our xmas 'do'
The nibbles arranged at a bar in Leeds have cost us £10pp but head office have announced they are giving every member of staff attending a bank organised 'do' will be getting £30!!! thats a £20 profit :teeth: certainly enough to keep me in drinks :banana:
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Danauk
11-23-2005, 02:37 PM
So who else is putting their tree up this weekend? I am. I have my SIL's hen weekend the weekend after and our family christmas meal the weekend after that. So I have to get it all done next weekend!!
ely3857
11-23-2005, 02:39 PM
I am sooooo tempted to put it up Friday night. That way if I need any more decorations I can get them in York on saturday, see i'm just thinking ahead....
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Jodie
Minniespal
11-23-2005, 02:40 PM
I am sooooo tempted to put it up Friday night. That way if I need any more decorations I can get them in York on saturday, see i'm just thinking ahead....
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Jodie
Sounds like an excellent plan Jodie ;)
KayleeUK
11-24-2005, 02:41 AM
Apparently we are going into town on Saturday very early to finish off DH's Christmas Shopping.
Minniespal
11-24-2005, 03:54 AM
Couldn't you do it online and that way you could have a lie in?
KayleeUK
11-24-2005, 04:34 AM
I think he is trying to get the Baby moving Florence ;)
mandymouse
11-24-2005, 05:58 AM
I am sooooo tempted to put it up Friday night. That way if I need any more decorations I can get them in York on saturday, see i'm just thinking ahead....
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:flower:
Jodie
Jodie that sounds like a great idea to me, I hope that the weather isn't too bad for you, Kaylee and anyone else who is finishing off (or starting :scared1: ) their Christmas shopping
Minniespal
11-24-2005, 10:09 AM
Jodie that sounds like a great idea to me, I hope that the weather isn't too bad for you, Kaylee and anyone else who is finishing off (or starting :scared1: ) their Christmas shopping
It is supposed to be soooo cold here over the weekend. I'm going through to Edinburgh shopping with friends for an outfir for Christmas. Then we are going out for a meal and then for a few drinkies.
mandymouse
11-24-2005, 11:09 AM
It is supposed to be soooo cold here over the weekend. I'm going through to Edinburgh shopping with friends for an outfir for Christmas. Then we are going out for a meal and then for a few drinkies.
Ooh, a nice meal and a drinky-poo, the perfect way to end a shopping day :)
mandymouse
11-25-2005, 06:31 AM
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Woohoo, 4 weeks to go !!!
KayleeUK
11-25-2005, 06:48 AM
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Woohoo, 4 weeks to go !!!
Oh my is it really.......
Does that mean 3 weeks til your trip ;)
mandymouse
11-25-2005, 07:11 AM
Oh my is it really.......
Does that mean 3 weeks til your trip ;)
Yep, 3 weeks tonight we travel up to Manchester, and fly out the next day :)
ely3857
11-25-2005, 01:11 PM
Yep, 3 weeks tonight we travel up to Manchester, and fly out the next day :)
If I were going to WDW in 3 weeks I would be so excited and yet Mandy, you havent mentioned it at all ....... :rolleyes1
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Jodie
mandymouse
11-25-2005, 03:01 PM
If I were going to WDW in 3 weeks I would be so excited and yet Mandy, you havent mentioned it at all ....... :rolleyes1
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Jodie
I know, I've just started put some decorations up too and I'm not excited at all
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Joking !!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Danauk
11-25-2005, 04:28 PM
I'm putting my decorations up tomorrow too but I'm not all that excited. We leave for WDW in 26 days but it hasn't sunk in yet that our trip is that close. I think I'll believe it when we leave for the airport!
I wish I was excited though. Maybe I will be tomorrow when we start to put the decs up!
KayleeUK
11-26-2005, 05:45 AM
Mandy and Dana we need pictures of deccies :) Please...
mandymouse
11-29-2005, 08:36 AM
Is there anyone out there who hasn't started their Christmas shopping yet :scared1: Maybe I have let you down by not reminding you that Christmas is on it's way :rotfl:
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FizzyPop
11-29-2005, 08:38 AM
Well I have got two presents so far :rotfl: so I haven't really started, going out tomorrow to get alot of bits :) Including My secret santa Pressie :)
Rex Rules
11-29-2005, 08:45 AM
I love Christmas, the decorations, the presents, the food, but I am having a really, really hard time getting in the mood this year. It has always been our tradition to put up the tree the day after Thanksgiving, haven't gotten that done. Might go tomorrow. We did put up a few lights outside and a few knickknacks inside. I went to White Barn Candle and got one of those Christmas Tree smelling candles hoping to induce the holiday spirit, nothing...
Haven't bought the first present. Well, actually that isn't true, bought two presents for my nephew, but then remembered his birthday was in November, so those came in handy!
Minniespal
11-29-2005, 09:10 AM
The last present which I ordered arrived yesterday ~ going to get everything wrapped on Saturday.
mandymouse
12-01-2005, 01:22 AM
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Woohoo, it's December !!!
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FizzyPop
12-01-2005, 02:12 AM
It has come round so quick. I actually bought loads of presents yesterday so I dont have too many left too get :)
Minniespal
12-01-2005, 02:55 AM
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Woohoo, it's December !!!
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I am sooooo excited it is finally here :)
ely3857
12-01-2005, 05:15 PM
Xmas do' tomnorrow night, am taking camera so may have some pics to show on sat. Hangover permiting!
:flower:
Jodie
mandymouse
12-02-2005, 06:02 AM
Have a great weekend to those of you off to Christmas Parties, please have loads to drink and take lots of photos (we want the evidence !!)
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KayleeUK
12-02-2005, 11:09 AM
Jodie
Can't wait to see pictures :)
mandymouse
12-03-2005, 08:28 AM
Well I hope that those of you who were at your Christmas parties aren't suffering too much today and that you had a great time.
I haven't been shopping today, but if you have, was it busy ?? I guess this is the time that people really start/finish off their shopping (I hate going out when everywhere is heaving)
So, is your shopping finished now ?????
ely3857
12-03-2005, 10:53 AM
Christmas do' was Drinks & a Buffet at a bar in Leeds.
It was more of a get together for all the staff that fall under the same district as my own so it was nice to see a few people I have worked with in the past.
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They are a bit hot and miss, I got a liitle tipsy and other people struggled to know how to use my camera!
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Jodie
mandymouse
12-03-2005, 11:38 AM
Jodie, you all look like you had a great time :)
Minniespal
12-03-2005, 11:43 AM
Lovely piccies Jodie ~ Looks as though you had a fab time.
mandymouse
12-04-2005, 04:48 AM
http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif 3 weeks to Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif
ely3857
12-04-2005, 04:51 AM
http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif 3 weeks to Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif
I will see your dancing girls and raise you some swirling xmas trees :teeth:
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Jodie
Minniespal
12-04-2005, 05:01 AM
It's amazing to think that three weeks today will be Christmas morning :)
KayleeUK
12-04-2005, 07:19 AM
Not christmas yet....we need BabyUK first LOL :)
Minniespal
12-04-2005, 07:21 AM
Not christmas yet....we need BabyUK first LOL :)
... :)
jen_uk
12-04-2005, 04:28 PM
:teeth:
Minniespal
12-06-2005, 02:31 PM
Managed to wrap quite a few pressies tonight. Hopefully I will get the rest wrapped on Saturday. Then the tree can go up on Sunday :)
mandymouse
12-06-2005, 03:00 PM
I started delivering presents today, and we're sorting the rest out at the weekend :)
mandymouse
12-09-2005, 02:28 AM
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Has anyone got any Christmas Parties this weekend ?? If so, have a fab time. Or has anyone got any last minute shopping to do ?? Good luck :scared1: with the crowds. Just please tell me that there is no-one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping yet :faint:
Have a great weekend everyone http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/20.gif
Minniespal
12-09-2005, 03:00 AM
Nice quiet weekend ~ wrapping pressies on Saturday and putting the tree up on Sunday.
After Wednesday I am out everynight until the 22nd ;)
KayleeUK
12-09-2005, 05:27 AM
After Wednesday I am out everynight until the 22nd ;)
Florence - pace yourself...but have loads of fun :teeth:
mandymouse
12-09-2005, 06:35 AM
After Wednesday I am out everynight until the 22nd ;)
Blimey, if that was me, I wouldn't surface 'til the New Year !! Have a great time Florence :)
Minniespal
12-09-2005, 07:58 AM
Blimey, if that was me, I wouldn't surface 'til the New Year !! Have a great time Florence :)
I'm looking forward to it ~ Hope I can keep up the pace ;)
Minniespal
12-10-2005, 06:29 AM
Spent this morning wrapping pressies. I'm just waiting for one from Play and that will be me officially finished.
Just got to get the tree up tomorrow and put the christmas cds in the car and I think I'm ready for Santa :)
ely3857
12-10-2005, 10:50 AM
Supervised my Mam putting her tree up today, it used to be my job but I now have my own to do so she needs to learn!
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Jodie
Lisash
12-10-2005, 11:49 AM
All my prezzies are wrapped and ready to go. Have been shopping for a few bits and pieces for the holiday today. Have got a couple of days off this week so am going to get the rest then so I can just enjoy the last week before Christmas knowing we are ready to go :Pinkbounc
mandymouse
12-11-2005, 02:06 AM
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Woohoo, Only Two weeks to go !!!
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FizzyPop
12-11-2005, 03:11 AM
I must be mad as Im going to bluewater today to do a bit more christmas shopping.
mandymouse
12-11-2005, 03:19 AM
I must be mad as Im going to bluewater today to do a bit more christmas shopping.
:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
KayleeUK
12-11-2005, 04:20 AM
Sharon - I bet it will be busy....good luck.
Minniespal
12-11-2005, 08:22 AM
Really chuffed with myself this weekend. I've wrapped all the pressies, usually leave that until the last minute. Christmas Tree and decorations are up and the christmas cds are in the car.
Bring it on Santa :)
mandymouse
12-11-2005, 09:35 AM
I've just got back from my Christmas meal with DH, DD's and my parents, we went to the local Brewers Fayre, the table was decorated with streamers, crackers, a camera and we had a free bottle of wine. We had a traditional Christmas dinner and had a great time (as I didn't have to drive). Sorry if I ramble this afternoon, I'll be off for a kip soon :rotfl: :rotfl: :)
ely3857
12-11-2005, 09:53 AM
Sounds like you had a great time Mandy :goodvibes
I have Just been shopping with DF for the last few he needed to get for relatives up North, just got to wrap them then both of us are officially done :teeth:
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Jodie
FizzyPop
12-11-2005, 09:58 AM
It was packed at this morning and I got there half an hour before it opened :( I couldn't even get into the Disney store :( but I will save that for tomorrow :)
shellbell
12-11-2005, 09:58 AM
Started wrapping today, and plan to have the rest done by the end of next week :) Have got all the Christmas lights on and the candles burning :)
Minniespal
12-11-2005, 12:48 PM
Sorry if I ramble this afternoon, I'll be off for a kip soon :rotfl: :rotfl: :)
Hope you have a nice sleep Mandy ;)
Cyrano
12-11-2005, 12:50 PM
Sounds as if you had a good time, Mandy ;)
Minniespal
12-11-2005, 12:52 PM
It was packed at this morning and I got there half an hour before it opened :( I couldn't even get into the Disney store :( but I will save that for tomorrow :)
Your a brave woman Sharon :)
KayleeUK
12-11-2005, 01:16 PM
Glad you had a good Christmas Day ;) Mandy.
mandymouse
12-11-2005, 01:21 PM
I had a great time, I had a glass of Asti Spumante at 11.15am followed by a few glasses of wine with dinner, where I made a right berk of myself in front of the girls, there I was taking the mickey out of my dad that he couldn't tell his left hand from his right, when I realised I was sitting opposite him and it was ME getting it wrong - doh !!! (the girls haven't let me live it down all day :rotfl: ) :)
Minniespal
12-11-2005, 01:24 PM
Sounds as though you had a fab time Mandy.
pokemon_master
12-11-2005, 01:26 PM
14 sleeps to go.... :rolleyes1 lol.
I hope sanny claus has put me on his good list! So far it's just been coal.... lol just kidding..
If you got coal in your stocking, surely that's a cool thing right? I mean, in a couple of (hundred) years time coal will be scarce, so you could sell it for loads of moolah! lol
You could always stock up on coal and eventually turn it into a diamound! That would be a cool present! :teeth:
mandymouse
12-12-2005, 01:42 PM
Every morning, our local radio station (Mercia FM) sing sleeps to Santa (sung by local primary school children to the tune of 1 man went to mow ...)
13 Sleeps to go
13 Sleeps to Santa
13 Sleeps till the Big Fat Fella
Comes Down Your Chimney
& Brings You Presents
& Drinks Your Beer
13 Sleeps to Santa
then repeat several times while getting faster each time
Minniespal
12-12-2005, 01:44 PM
Every morning, our local radio station (Mercia FM) sing sleeps to Santa (sung by local primary school children to the tune of 1 man went to mow ...)
13 Sleeps to go
13 Sleeps to Santa
13 Sleeps till the Big Fat Fella
Comes Down Your Chimney
& Brings You Presents
& Drinks Your Beer
13 Sleeps to Santa
then repeat several times while getting faster each time
I've just finished humming it :teeth:
ely3857
12-12-2005, 01:58 PM
On Radio 1 Chris Moyles used to do 'Sting Ring' (ring up random listners while they were sleeping and wake them up playing Sting) they have changed it for the xmas periond to 'Bing Ring'
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Jodie
mandymouse
12-16-2005, 06:57 AM
Oooh only 9 sleeps to Santa now !!
I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year, if you're not ready for Christmas yet, then tough (LOL), it's not like I haven't been reminding you for the past 3 months :rotfl:
Have a fun time
Mandy xx
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Minniespal
12-16-2005, 08:41 AM
Oooh only 9 sleeps to Santa now !!
I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year, if you're not ready for Christmas yet, then tough (LOL), it's not like I haven't been reminding you for the past 3 months :rotfl:
Have a fun time
Mandy xx
You too Mandy ~ Hope you all have a fantastic holiday.
Florence
xxx.
natalielongstaff
12-16-2005, 09:00 AM
have a great holiday :cheer2: see you next year :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
ely3857
12-16-2005, 01:01 PM
Only one more week at work until a week off
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Jodie
Miffy2003
12-16-2005, 04:14 PM
Only one more week at work until a week off
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Jodie
Thank Crunchie for that!!!!!
florida sun
12-16-2005, 06:32 PM
Only one more week at work until a week off
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Jodie
Wooo Hooooo :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Sue :wave:
Minniespal
12-18-2005, 03:45 AM
I love the last week at work before Christmas. Everyone is usually happy, excited and very laid back. Wonder were these people disappear to after the New Year :confused3
Cyrano
12-20-2005, 06:08 PM
Looks like nobody cares about Christmas countdown :guilty: ;)
jen_uk
12-20-2005, 06:33 PM
I care! How come it hasnt changed? :confused3
diberry
12-20-2005, 06:57 PM
I care too!!! Reid, you'd better be the honorary mandymouse now that she's deserted us for WDW!!!!
Minniespal
12-21-2005, 02:50 AM
I've missed it too :guilty:
florida sun
12-21-2005, 08:44 AM
Hi Guys
Sorry I forgot about this one, :blush: forgive me, so in Mandys absence,
Ive just updated the countdown :cheer2: :cheer2:
Woo Hoo 4 sleeps until Christmas day
Sue :wave2:
Minniespal
12-21-2005, 08:51 AM
That's fantastic ~ Thanks Sue.
That means I only have two more wakesy ups for work :) :)
jen_uk
12-21-2005, 09:56 AM
Ive just been to Asda to do Chrismas food shop and what a nightmare it was! They had sold out of tubs of crackers (for cheese), garlic cheese (which in my opinion is the best thing about Christmas!!) and loads of other stuff!
Oh I just know Im going to spend the next 4 days desperately searching for stuff in the shops now!
ely3857
12-21-2005, 12:50 PM
Doing our Secret Santa at work tomorrow with a buffet & drinks :goodvibes
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Jodie
florida sun
12-21-2005, 01:18 PM
Doing our Secret Santa at work tomorrow with a buffet & drinks :goodvibes
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Jodie
Have a great time Jodie, we did ours today in work and had great fun. My secret santa gift was a mini Disney umbrella, I was thrilled. :goodvibes
Sue :wave:
Cyrano
12-21-2005, 04:17 PM
Phew that was close... :goodvibes Santa might not have arrived until the 27th :)
Don't worry Di as you know I started my countdown 365 days ago :rotfl2:
By the way here is a Glasweigan Advent Calendar I received from the boys :teeth:
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Tink78
12-22-2005, 05:15 AM
We do a Xmas Raffle at our work every year.
The lady who organises all our suppliers, keeps all the gifts we get over the year and then they all get laid out on a table in the tea room.
Then everyone's names get written down and put in a basket.
We all pick a name out and whoever it is gets to choose something from the table. :cheer2:
I got pulled out about half way through (there's only 16 of us) and so I chose a nice bottle of white wine, which is sitting on my desk right now.
I swear I can hear it talking to me!
'Driiiiiiinkkkk meeeeeeee, driiiiiiiinkkkk meeeeeeee!!!'.:drinking1
Who said that?! :listen:
Did you hear it too? :confused3
'Driiiiinnkkkkkk meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!' :rotfl:
florida sun
12-22-2005, 05:26 AM
Phew that was close... :goodvibes Santa might not have arrived until the 27th :)
Don't worry Di as you know I started my countdown 365 days ago :rotfl2:
By the way here is a Glasweigan Advent Calendar I received from the boys :teeth:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid197/p634dbf809940144497fdc7d3b03520cb/f0f893cf.jpg
Fantastic Reid
:teeth:
Sue :wave2:
Cyrano
12-22-2005, 06:47 AM
Tink I heard something too. Send the wine to Reid... send the :rotfl2:
Tink78
12-22-2005, 06:49 AM
Nope - it's mine all mine!! :rotfl:
florida sun
12-22-2005, 09:30 AM
Nope - it's mine all mine!! :rotfl:
Tink, I really could do with a glass of wine right now, are you sure you dont have any spare :rotfl2:
Sue :wave2:
ely3857
12-22-2005, 01:21 PM
We did our secret santa today, everyone got really nice presents!
I got some 'kin & aggie' washing up gloves complete with mammoth ring & pearl bracelet! The we all stuffed ourselves with crisps & chocolate :goodvibes
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Jodie
mushumadness
12-22-2005, 01:50 PM
everybosy ready?
I have been wrapping presents I bought in florida for three days and I still have a heep to do, I have wrapped three giant bags full.
then I need to srt them all lol
and Im working today tomorrow and saturday morning, Im never gonna be ready
florida sun
12-22-2005, 02:55 PM
Im just about ready now, all cards and gifts that needed to be sent by mail have gone, presents are all wrapped, just waiting for the day itself now :goodvibes
Sue :wave:
natalielongstaff
12-22-2005, 03:01 PM
ive finished as well :cheer2: got the christmas dinner today so i can have a rest now :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Minniespal
12-23-2005, 02:06 AM
Think I'm finally finished too. Wrapped the last two presents last night and did the final food shop this morning.
Bring it on Santa baby ~ I'm ready :)
florida sun
12-23-2005, 02:51 AM
Woo Hoo Updated the countdown
2 More Sleeps to go and last day in work :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
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Sue :wave2:
stevie-wonder-boy!
12-23-2005, 02:58 AM
yippeeeeeeeeee not long now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FizzyPop
12-23-2005, 03:12 AM
Im off to Lakeside today, just to get those last couple of bits. I must be mad as I have a feeling its going to be packed.
Minniespal
12-23-2005, 03:33 AM
Im off to Lakeside today, just to get those last couple of bits. I must be mad as I have a feeling its going to be packed.
Good luck :)
florida sun
12-23-2005, 03:50 AM
Well Im just waiting for the nod to say we can leave at 1pm, although I have to say theres not much work being done here today anyway lol :teeth:
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Sue :wave2:
jen_uk
12-23-2005, 03:58 AM
Im just off to get the last few bits, not long to go now!!!!!
Minniespal
12-23-2005, 04:40 AM
I'm the same. No clients today, just doing admin which consists of surfing the internet :rolleyes:
florida sun
12-23-2005, 04:47 AM
I'm the same. No clients today, just doing admin which consists of surfing the internet :rolleyes:
LOL me too :rotfl:
Sue :wave2:
Cyrano
12-23-2005, 05:30 AM
Woo Hoo Updated the countdown
2 More Sleeps to go and last day in work :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Sue :wave2:
Off today as waiting for little lad's new bed to come.
Diane and Morgan are off to the shops - I've a suspicion that it is to buy my parcel :rolleyes1
Lot's of things to do....................... think I'll just DIS for a bit longer :rotfl2:
florida sun
12-23-2005, 05:32 AM
Off today as waiting for little lad's new bed to come.
Diane and Morgan are off to the shops - I've a suspicion that it is to buy my parcel :rolleyes1
Lot's of things to do....................... think I'll just DIS for a bit longer :rotfl2:
:rotfl: Why not Reid, :teeth:
Sue :wave2:
Cyrano
12-23-2005, 05:33 AM
:rotfl: Why not Reid, :teeth:
Sue :wave2:
Exactly, seeing how those of you at work are so busy :rotfl2: ;)
Minniespal
12-23-2005, 05:34 AM
Off today as waiting for little lad's new bed to come.
Diane and Morgan are off to the shops - I've a suspicion that it is to buy my parcel :rolleyes1
Lot's of things to do....................... think I'll just DIS for a bit longer :rotfl2:
Quite right Reid :teeth:
Cyrano
12-23-2005, 05:36 AM
Thanks Florence.
By the way just noticed your ticker. Way to go girl, you are nearly there :goodvibes
florida sun
12-23-2005, 05:44 AM
Exactly, seeing how those of you at work are so busy :rotfl2: ;)
Me............................... I havent stopped all week :rotfl: :teeth: ;)
Not long to go now finishing at 1pm woo hoooo.
Sue :wave2:
Minniespal
12-23-2005, 05:56 AM
Thanks Florence.
By the way just noticed your ticker. Way to go girl, you are nearly there :goodvibes
Thanx Reid ~ Me thinks I am going to have a little more than 4 pounds to lose in the New Year :teeth:
Minniespal
12-23-2005, 05:59 AM
Exactly, seeing how those of you at work are so busy :rotfl2: ;)
I know ~ I'm almost exhausted after all the dising.
Only productive things I have done this morning is go to the gym and the final food shopping.
jen_uk
12-24-2005, 04:59 AM
One day to go WooHoo!!! :cool1:
natalielongstaff
12-24-2005, 05:06 AM
well the house is as clean as its gonna get now ! ive got all the food and more importantly drink ;)
all that remains now is to await santas visit :Pinkbounc
happy christmas everyone :wizard:
ely3857
12-24-2005, 05:22 AM
Did my food shopping on Thursday night, All presents delivered last night.
Only thing I have to do today is go and watch Narnia & stuff myself at Frankie & Bennys then get a bit tipsy tonight :goodvibes Then wait....and wait.... and wait for the big fat man to come!!!!
I am soooo excited I could burst!!!!
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florida sun
12-24-2005, 06:10 AM
Woo Hoo Updated the countdown :cheer2: :cheer2:
Today we only have :
1 More Sleep Until Christmas
Hope your all ready :goodvibes
Merry Christmas
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Suexx
shellbell
12-24-2005, 06:20 AM
well the house is as clean as its gonna get now ! ive got all the food and more importantly drink ;)
all that remains now is to await santas visit :Pinkbounc
happy christmas everyone :wizard:
Snap, Just finished work no and if we havn't got it now then its tough :) Did have to restock the malibu on the way home though :cool1:
Minniespal
12-24-2005, 01:28 PM
Not long now ;)
Cyrano
12-24-2005, 01:47 PM
Woo Hoo Updated the countdown :cheer2: :cheer2:
Today we only have :
1 More Sleep Until Christmas
Hope your all ready :goodvibes
Merry Christmas
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Suexx
I'm bouncing off the walls here :bounce: :bounce:
Minniespal
12-24-2005, 02:45 PM
I'm bouncing off the walls here :bounce: :bounce:
I was doing that earliar ~ too much wine with my meal :blush:
florida sun
12-24-2005, 02:57 PM
Just 3 Hours to go..........
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Sue :wave2:
Minniespal
12-24-2005, 02:58 PM
......until Santa is HERE
florida sun
12-24-2005, 03:05 PM
http://bestsmileys.com/christmas3/2.gif
'Twas the Night before Christmas'
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
florida sun
12-24-2005, 03:56 PM
2 Hours to go..........................
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Sue :wave2:
mandymouse
12-24-2005, 03:57 PM
It's 7 hours for us Sue :)
florida sun
12-24-2005, 04:03 PM
It's 7 hours for us Sue :)
LOL, Hello there Mandy, have you come to keep me company, :rotfl:
Im having enough trouble keeping track of one time zone :rotfl2: Well I have had 2 Vodka's now. ;)
Continue to enjoy your holidays, lovely to hear fom you :goodvibes
Suexx
florida sun
12-24-2005, 04:56 PM
1 Hour to go............................Woo Hooo
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Sue :wave2:
FizzyPop
12-24-2005, 05:10 PM
:) Im really looking forward to tomorrow :) cant wait to see the little ones faces :)
Cyrano
12-24-2005, 05:22 PM
It's 7 hours for us Sue :)
Nice of you to check in :)
Don't worry we'll make sure Santa heads your way ;)
florida sun
12-24-2005, 06:02 PM
Wooo Hoooo Its here
Christmas Day
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Merry Christmas Everybody :cheer2:
Sue :wave2:
Minniespal
12-24-2005, 06:04 PM
Merry Christmas
FizzyPop
12-24-2005, 06:04 PM
Yay :)
Merry Christmas everyone :)
Cyrano
12-24-2005, 06:20 PM
Merry Christmas Sue, Florence and Sharon :)
ely3857
12-24-2005, 06:31 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!
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jen_uk
12-24-2005, 07:37 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! We have just got back from a lovely church service and now we are off to bed even tho I am too excited to sleep!
stevie-wonder-boy!
12-26-2005, 05:47 AM
merry xmas to all disers!
i know its a day late but who cares its the holidays to be jolly!!!
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