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Post by Rosie on Nov 28, 2015 21:47:30 GMT
I've bought a few things from Joe Brown - very nice clothes, although a bit expensive. I LOVE Joe brown clothes, I have quite a few of them  Yes @hywel, they are pricey but worth it  |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 28, 2015 21:49:03 GMT
EEEK, daitheplant! Yes, I'm suffering from email-itis as well.  All my online orders have now arrived. It's wrapping time now. As for what OH is giving me - I chose a lovely jacket from a catalogue - out of stock and unavailable.  I tried again with a company I've used before but they have gone out of business.  Eventually I spotted a lovely blue knitted jacket and OH rang them - guess what - sold out.  I thought I was going to be the only person with no pressies this year - but I persevered and a Joe Brown jacket is on its way. If you don't know that company, they make very 'quirky' clothes . I have a jacket from them already which I love.[/font] You have very good taste Geranium |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 23:38:17 GMT
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Post by grindle on Nov 29, 2015 4:41:06 GMT
I've had plenty of Black Friday emails too Most of my shopping has been done online this year, we have decided just token gifts for each other as neither of us can think of anything we want  |
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Post by Geranium on Nov 29, 2015 6:01:44 GMT
OH's pressy from me arrived yesterday - he tried it on and it is a gorgeous sweater - he thinks it's too good to wear in the garage though. Hmmm...now what? Glad you know about Joe Brown. I can't wait to see my new jacket! I think it's called 'Royal Check'. I have wrapped all the books I am giving my family - I give myself one as well, naturally.  This little tradition started way back when the children were knee high to a grasshopper. I call them 'Boxing Day Books' as they were meant to spread Christmas out a bit. It worked, too! |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 29, 2015 8:57:16 GMT
I'll go and have a look at that Geranium, I have 3 dresses and at least 2 tops from Joe Brown |
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Post by dianthus on Nov 29, 2015 12:35:52 GMT
I have a roast chicken lunch, with a walk afterwards, if the weather allows, then the rest of the time is watching the telly and a phone call to family or friends, to break the monotony. It's like a normal weekend, but with better films, really.
Christmas is different, if you have children, I guess. |
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Post by Cat on Nov 29, 2015 13:32:32 GMT
I am a believer that your tree does not go up before 1st December. Ours usually mid month. I start making lists during the summer holidays while relaxing in the sun. The boys both know that any wish list gifts must be on the lists by end of October and I start my actual shopping from beginning of September by picking up odd dry goods when food shopping. Then in October I start buying gifts. I have a very tight budget so everything has to be planned ahead but it does mean I get what is actually wanted and what is actually going to be used. I don't buy because it's a bargain they may like it I am a they want it where can I best price it. We don't really do adult gifts nowadays just a little something pre chosen. Oh and as much as I love to listen to Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra at Christmas I DON'T do Christmas songs before December if I can help it- this year so far so good |
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Post by daitheplant on Nov 29, 2015 20:37:29 GMT
Christmas, in this house, is just a glorified Sunday. Last Christmas morning I spent at the allotments.
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Post by dianthus on Nov 29, 2015 21:18:33 GMT
Christmas, in this house, is just a glorified Sunday. Last Christmas morning I spent at the allotments. Before mum died, I spent a lot of the festive period slaving in the kitchen, or doing taxi duties. I used to have to go collect my sister and family, a half hour or so before dishing up the lunch, whilst three other drivers sat in the lounge, opening presents and having a drink! At least four roast dinners for six to ten or so, even on my birthday!
Call me Cinders! 
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Post by Geranium on Nov 30, 2015 6:06:49 GMT
Christmas, in this house, is just a glorified Sunday. Last Christmas morning I spent at the allotments. I think that's very sad, daitheplant.  Haven't you got any family or neighbours to have a special meal with? Some people I know spend their day at a Care Home with old people who have nobody - or in a Centre helping serve meals to homeless people. It certainly spreads a little happiness, whatever your beliefs. |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 30, 2015 9:04:39 GMT
Before I met Graham he had been on his own for 15 years, as he worked for the MoD he had christmas off and spent it working on the P6 in his garage.
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Post by SueA on Nov 30, 2015 9:31:02 GMT
Good job you rescued him Rosie ! We just spend Christmas quietly together, I've never had a big family & am not happy at big get togethers & although I bake a Christmas cake we don't go in for a massive meal or anything. The Cyber Monday emails have started now - 54 so far this morning! |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 1, 2015 6:12:45 GMT
I heard last night that our no.1 granddaughter and family will be with us all on Christmas Day - we're sending them money to buy pressies, but now I shall have to find a little something extra for each of them to unwrap. Thinking cap on again! How lovely, though. Two of our Gt. grandchildren! |
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Post by Rosie on Dec 1, 2015 10:15:43 GMT
[quote author=" SueA" source="/post/136504/thread" timestamp="1448875862" ]Good job you rescued him Rosie ! We just spend Christmas quietly together, I've never had a big family & am not happy at big get togethers & although I bake a Christmas cake we don't go in for a massive meal or anything. The Cyber Monday emails have started now - 54 so far this morning! [/quote] Its quite funny really cos he told everyone he would never marry again...he asked me after 24 hours! |
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Yes @hywel, they are pricey but worth it 
I tried again with a company I've used before but they have gone out of business. 
Eventually I spotted a lovely blue knitted jacket and OH rang them - guess what - sold out. 
This little tradition started way back when the children were knee high to a grasshopper. I call them 'Boxing Day Books' as they were meant to spread Christmas out a bit. It worked, too! 
