Christmas 2023 #3

[SpindleWhorl]

York market is full of lovely things this year, but it’s absolutely heaving

I live in York and have to avoid the centre during the day this time of year, it's a sea of humanity

 

[coconochanel]

The parts for the Christmas play have been allocated and we've been told what they need to wear. School say don't go out and buy a special costume but mine is meant to wear a long sleeve shirt .We don't have any long sleeve shirts as their school uniform is short sleeve polo shirts. I'm sure most small children rarely wear shirts now , unless they are checked or denim . God knows what I'm going to dress them in

Try a charity shop for a long sleeve shirt.

 

[Pesky Tarian]

Try a charity shop for a long sleeve shirt.

I was going to say this or find the other mums with kids with the same costume and split a pack.

 

[MrsLucas]

York market is full of lovely things this year, but it’s absolutely heaving

Good to hear. I didn’t think much to it the last few years.

 

[Swx]

Would a long sleeved vest/ white tshirt work? Cheaper and could wear it under other clothes when it’s too cold as well?

 

[HoGi]

Got some air dry clay from hobbycraft the other week and found some time today to male some little gift tags and baubles

 

[da1sycha1n]

Anyone watched The Gavin & Stacey Xmas special (2008) yet this year?

is that the one with the Christmas gifts from I think from Nessa are wrapped in tinfoil or the one when she gives everyone a tap. ..... sometime during the festive period we watch them normally on a day when the weather is tit and we get to tuck into our chocs! we also watch re-runs of Two Doors Down! typical Scottish humour so funny

 

[coconochanel]

is that the one with the Christmas gifts from I think from Nessa are wrapped in tinfoil or the one when she gives everyone a tap. ..... sometime during the festive period we watch them normally on a day when the weather is tit and we get to tuck into our chocs! we also watch re-runs of Two Doors Down! typical Scottish humour so funny

No its Smithy who wraps it in tin foil and Nessa gives everyone a celebration sweet.

 

[lookwhatthecatdraggedin1]

I need to stay off Vinted before my house becomes a Christmas grotto

 

[coconochanel]

This weekend I'm turning my bedroom into a festive wonderland.

 

[Bobbleowl90]

I’ve succumbed to pressure and my tree is up. I have never done it this early and I feel weird about it. Like I’ve done something dirty

 

[Kim Mild]

I'm going to mention to the teacher that we don't have a shirt and see if a jumper or t shirt would be ok

 

[Nosymum]

If we've ended up seeing more than one I've said to kids sometimes he sends a helper who passes back messages but isn't the real deal. When we see a really good one I'll whisper to them all dramatically "that was the real santa, can you believe it!" We've been to one where you provided information in advance and it was very convincing.
I've not booked a santa meeting this year, it's awkward because my 11 year old is too old for it but he doesn't like not being included!

Thank you that’s a good idea!

 

[JustHereForTheAgriculture]

The last present I was waiting on was delivered yesterday and now everything’s wrapped

 

[HoGi]

I bit the bullet and ordered a tree from balsam hill yesterday. Nearly got kne from John Lewis but figured it was only £100 more for the one I really wanted to might as well get the one I have been listing over. Has already been dispatched so hopefully I can get my tree up early in the week

 

[fudgebox]

I bit the bullet and ordered a tree from balsam hill yesterday. Nearly got kne from John Lewis but figured it was only £100 more for the one I really wanted to might as well get the one I have been listing over. Has already been dispatched so hopefully I can get my tree up early in the week

Which style did you go for?

 

[HoGi]

Which style did you go for?

The Nordman Fir. I wanted a really realistic one and the top third of this one is what swayed me. It looks like the real tree I normally go for

 

[Em_]

is that the one with the Christmas gifts from I think from Nessa are wrapped in tinfoil or the one when she gives everyone a tap. ..... sometime during the festive period we watch them normally on a day when the weather is tit and we get to tuck into our chocs! we also watch re-runs of Two Doors Down! typical Scottish humour so funny

I love 2 doors down, I think it's so underrated.

 

[coconochanel]

The Nordman Fir. I wanted a really realistic one and the top third of this one is what swayed me. It looks like the real tree I normally go for

That looks lovely.

 

[da1sycha1n]

No its Smithy who wraps it in tin foil and Nessa gives everyone a celebration sweet.

ah that's it
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I love 2 doors down, I think it's so underrated.

yes it doesn't get the same kudos as the likes of Still Game did, my english Cousins love Two Doors Down too, although sometimes need the subtitles on, there is a new series just out and all episodes are available on Iplayer