I (almost) refuse to think about Christmas until December but things are already in place. On Christmas Eve we're off to the theatre to see a 1930s play. It's a matinee performance so that'll then give us time for food and drinks afterwards. Then on Christmas Day we're off out for our Christmas dinner to a delightful country pub so that'll save all the cooking mess. Then Boxing Day we'll spend at home to enjoy the home made meals (and washing up). And before all this I've got a Christmas meal with work colleagues in about a week and a half.
Any Plans for Christmas?
Started by Pat, Nov 20 2011 01:34 PM
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 09:06 PM
oh crimbo
ill no doubt be up about 4am....spend all morning building impossible toys....then up to the family for dinner and prob back home knackered and in bed by 8ish
ill no doubt be up about 4am....spend all morning building impossible toys....then up to the family for dinner and prob back home knackered and in bed by 8ish
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Posted 29 November 2011 - 10:18 PM
Christmas without weans is a bit boring, IMO. However, I have to admit that I don't miss having to wait up until my son went off to sleep, usually about 2am, before putting a stocking on his bed or getting reawakened at 6am! I am happy to be having, what I hope will be a longish interlude, before the grandweans.
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Posted 05 December 2011 - 05:02 PM
Christmas without weans is a bit boring, IMO. However, I have to admit that I don't miss having to wait up until my son went off to sleep, usually about 2am, before putting a stocking on his bed or getting reawakened at 6am! I am happy to be having, what I hope will be a longish interlude, before the grandweans.
Wee faces on Christmas morning. There is not much can beat it.
The snow has arrived a bit early. I hope it sticks around for Christmas. Or even better goes away and then comes back.
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Posted 05 December 2011 - 05:44 PM
Sounds magical, rory.
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Posted 06 December 2011 - 04:41 PM
I'm with you on that, Rory. Trying not to break a leg before Christmas might be difficult if they don't get some grit on these pavements.Wee faces on Christmas morning. There is not much can beat it.
The snow has arrived a bit early. I hope it sticks around for Christmas. Or even better goes away and then comes back.
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Posted 07 December 2011 - 09:54 PM
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Posted 09 December 2011 - 09:37 AM
The 12 Days of Christmas revisited …
In respect of today's economic climate the "The Twelve Days of Christmas" are in need of readjusting
The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.
The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.
The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves the French.
The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long they talked.
The five gold rings have been put on hold by the Board of Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional investors (according to Dragon's Den entrepreneur James Khan). Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of T-Bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.
The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per goose per day is an example of the decline in productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.
The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.
As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by DeFRA. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching.
Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps.
Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten under employed Members of Parliament. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect a glut of under employed MPs this year.
Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music and no uniforms will produce savings which will drop right down to the bottom line.
We can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl, animals and other expenses. Though incomplete, studies indicate that stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.
The old ones are the best....
In respect of today's economic climate the "The Twelve Days of Christmas" are in need of readjusting
The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.
The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.
The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves the French.
The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long they talked.
The five gold rings have been put on hold by the Board of Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional investors (according to Dragon's Den entrepreneur James Khan). Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of T-Bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.
The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per goose per day is an example of the decline in productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.
The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.
As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by DeFRA. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching.
Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps.
Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten under employed Members of Parliament. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect a glut of under employed MPs this year.
Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music and no uniforms will produce savings which will drop right down to the bottom line.
We can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl, animals and other expenses. Though incomplete, studies indicate that stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.
The old ones are the best....
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Posted 10 December 2011 - 04:20 PM
I can't believe it is only the 10th I'm knackered!
Sunday: Wooshed round the National Gallery for final class of term. Took it in turn to look at the paintings that people had picked to review. At least four classmates had picked Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt. I picked the slightly more discreet Winter Landscape by Casper David Friedrich and boy, am I sick to death the damn thing!
Monday: Book Group, dinner and first round of carols. Not sure what we dicussed in the end... should have been A Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.
Tuesday: Work AGM, Membership Consultation and Christmas Party, including second round of carols. Dead on my feel by 6pm and alsleep in front of the telly by 9pm.
Wednesday: Swishy night out at the Wolesley, to celebrate a friend's clean bill of health after a really tough year, and for a bit of people watching. Saw Lily Allen and the new wean (awwww) and Mike Reed. ... bit of a come down on last year when I was sitting next to Lucian Freud ...
Ma pal was all pepared to scootch up in case Kevin Spacey came in and needed a table but it never happens...
Rushed off to hear work colleague sing in the Parliament Choir. ...Lots of good stuff and recorded readings from Clegg and Miliband. I was tempted to scootch along the row to talk to Tony Benn but he seemed enraptured by Dame Joan Bakewell who was doing a reading at the time. Third round of carols since Monday. Programme will be broadcast on Classic FM, 6pm on Christmas Eve.
Thursday: Fell asleep at my yoga class during the relaxation session. Asserted myself by refusing to attempt a shoulder stand. Me and a wumin for Barrhead had been made to do the stand against the wall the previous week -ie - read remedial ... Suffered for it next day... bits of myself in places where they shouldn't be... not doing that again at the ripe old age of 50+
Friday: Went with friend to local event to hear grandaughter sing. Fourth round of carols and more mince pies. *sighs*...
Saturday: Today's plan? Nothing at all. Me and the cat, feet up wathcing Shane, followed by SInging in the Rain then Strictly... bliss.
Sunday: Christmas shopping - help ma boab!
Sunday: Wooshed round the National Gallery for final class of term. Took it in turn to look at the paintings that people had picked to review. At least four classmates had picked Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt. I picked the slightly more discreet Winter Landscape by Casper David Friedrich and boy, am I sick to death the damn thing!
Monday: Book Group, dinner and first round of carols. Not sure what we dicussed in the end... should have been A Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.
Tuesday: Work AGM, Membership Consultation and Christmas Party, including second round of carols. Dead on my feel by 6pm and alsleep in front of the telly by 9pm.
Wednesday: Swishy night out at the Wolesley, to celebrate a friend's clean bill of health after a really tough year, and for a bit of people watching. Saw Lily Allen and the new wean (awwww) and Mike Reed. ... bit of a come down on last year when I was sitting next to Lucian Freud ...
Ma pal was all pepared to scootch up in case Kevin Spacey came in and needed a table but it never happens... Rushed off to hear work colleague sing in the Parliament Choir. ...Lots of good stuff and recorded readings from Clegg and Miliband. I was tempted to scootch along the row to talk to Tony Benn but he seemed enraptured by Dame Joan Bakewell who was doing a reading at the time. Third round of carols since Monday.
Programme will be broadcast on Classic FM, 6pm on Christmas Eve.Thursday: Fell asleep at my yoga class during the relaxation session. Asserted myself by refusing to attempt a shoulder stand. Me and a wumin for Barrhead had been made to do the stand against the wall the previous week -ie - read remedial ...
Suffered for it next day... bits of myself in places where they shouldn't be... not doing that again at the ripe old age of 50+ Friday: Went with friend to local event to hear grandaughter sing. Fourth round of carols and more mince pies. *sighs*...
Saturday: Today's plan? Nothing at all. Me and the cat, feet up wathcing Shane, followed by SInging in the Rain then Strictly... bliss.
Sunday: Christmas shopping - help ma boab!
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Posted 10 December 2011 - 09:55 PM
I can't believe it is only the 10th I'm knackered!
Sunday: Wooshed round the National Gallery for final class of term. Took it in turn to look at the paintings that people had picked to review. At least four classmates had picked Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt. I picked the slightly more discreet Winter Landscape by Casper David Friedrich and boy, am I sick to death the damn thing!
Monday: Book Group, dinner and first round of carols. Not sure what we dicussed in the end... should have been A Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.
Tuesday: Work AGM, Membership Consultation and Christmas Party, including second round of carols. Dead on my feel by 6pm and alsleep in front of the telly by 9pm.
Wednesday: Swishy night out at the Wolesley, to celebrate a friend's clean bill of health after a really tough year, and for a bit of people watching. Saw Lily Allen and the new wean (awwww) and Mike Reed. ... bit of a come down on last year when I was sitting next to Lucian Freud ...
Rushed off to hear work colleague sing in the Parliament Choir. ...Lots of good stuff and recorded readings from Clegg and Miliband. I was tempted to scootch along the row to talk to Tony Benn but he seemed enraptured by Dame Joan Bakewell who was doing a reading at the time. Third round of carols since Monday.
Thursday: Fell asleep at my yoga class during the relaxation session. Asserted myself by refusing to attempt a shoulder stand. Me and a wumin for Barrhead had been made to do the stand against the wall the previous week -ie - read remedial ...
Friday: Went with friend to local event to hear grandaughter sing. Fourth round of carols and more mince pies. *sighs*...
Saturday: Today's plan? Nothing at all. Me and the cat, feet up wathcing Shane, followed by SInging in the Rain then Strictly... bliss.
Sunday: Christmas shopping - help ma boab!
That sounds like well earned knackeredness - do you know it's still only the 10th, harper?
I've not started yet, you make me feel like a right slouch.
Mind you I'm not expecting to be in the company of the stars.
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 09:21 AM
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Everybody loves a sailor, Sam. 
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 11:53 AM
Everybody loves a sailor, Sam.
I was nearly in tears watching the sailors returning to their families. It was on the News because their video had so many hits.
Today I have a Christmas plan. Ryan is here so we are making some crafty Christmas cards (he adores an abundance of glitter) then his Uncle John is coming and we are taking the train along to George Square to the ice rink (I won't join in. We'll also have a look at the Christmas market at St Enoch and then we are going to see Puss 'n' Boots.
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 02:18 PM
That sounds like a great plan, Pat. Is Puss 'in' Boots a panto? I do love a panto ...
I have decided to give the shops a miss today. I am suddenly seeing why online goat buying is so popular ...
I had a cowd over for breakfast, poached eggs on kippers with fried up bit of bacon, shallots and totties left over from last night's supper. I then made them shin up a tree and put my lights up in the garden. I am sitting here all twinkily. I could stay here until Boxing Day ...
Nipped out this morning to see the local butcher about ordering a duck for Christmas. He's new, he's Scottish and he has an uncanny resembance to David Tennant. I can see queues of young lassies offering to do their mammies messages... or whatever they call that in English.
I have decided to give the shops a miss today. I am suddenly seeing why online goat buying is so popular ...
I had a cowd over for breakfast, poached eggs on kippers with fried up bit of bacon, shallots and totties left over from last night's supper. I then made them shin up a tree and put my lights up in the garden. I am sitting here all twinkily. I could stay here until Boxing Day ...
Nipped out this morning to see the local butcher about ordering a duck for Christmas. He's new, he's Scottish and he has an uncanny resembance to David Tennant. I can see queues of young lassies offering to do their mammies messages... or whatever they call that in English.
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Posted 11 December 2011 - 08:53 PM
That sounds like a great plan, Pat. Is Puss 'in' Boots a panto? I do love a panto ...
No it was the movie Puss in Boots, harper. We enjoyed it. Jim even joined us but I've warned him that he needn't think he'll be coming to see Hugo.
We're going to see Scrooge at Cottier's. I enjoy pantos too. Especially when the kids are with us. Although, a few years back, when we were in the Gods at The Pavilion, the added ingredient of the vertigo just made it a tad too exciting.
I have decided to give the shops a miss today. I am suddenly seeing why online goat buying is so popular ...
I had a crowd over for breakfast, poached eggs on kippers with fried up bit of bacon, shallots and totties left over from last night's supper. I then made them shin up a tree and put my lights up in the garden. I am sitting here all twinkily. I could stay here until Boxing Day ...
Nipped out this morning to see the local butcher about ordering a duck for Christmas. He's new, he's Scottish and he has an uncanny resembance to David Tennant. I can see queues of young lassies offering to do their mammies messages... or whatever they call that in English.
All twinkely is it - I think you've had everything organised on your special sequined folder.
Glad to hear you're having festive fun already.
Is it not just shopping? - I'm sure the butcher guy will introduced some colloquial phrases as he serves up the mince.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 05:09 AM
We have Sleeping Beauty at the Kings Theatre booked for Thursday. Works' Christmas party booked for Friday. Mrs Sam has her second Christmas do on the Saturday, and then its downhill from there.
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Posted 12 December 2011 - 11:43 AM
We have Sleeping Beauty at the Kings Theatre booked for Thursday. Works' Christmas party booked for Friday. Mrs Sam has her second Christmas do on the Saturday, and then its downhill from there.
Have a great time, samsc, and report back on the panto. I know you love The Kings.
I have a busy week ahead. Meeting the students today - part party part peer work review, tomorrow a wee celebration with 'old' work Wednesday Christmas Night at Woodlands Garden Centre and Thursday Night Gals Christmas Dinner. That means a lie in every day
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Posted 18 December 2011 - 12:09 AM
I am at peace, Santa Clause is comming.
I know.........
This is terible.....
I know...............
'He can't sing'........I know........
I know...................
I know......................
Enjoy it anyway..........
Must be Santa
Fekkin ads................5 seconds I'll never get back.
I know.........
This is terible.....
I know...............
'He can't sing'........I know........
I know...................
I know......................
Enjoy it anyway..........
Must be Santa
Fekkin ads................5 seconds I'll never get back.
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Posted 18 December 2011 - 12:21 AM
#I am at peace, Santa Clause is comming.
I know.........
This is terible.....
I know...............
'He can't sing'........I know........
I know...................
I know......................
Enjoy it anyway..........
Must be Santa
Fekkin ads................5 seconds I'll never get back.
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Posted 18 December 2011 - 12:24 AM
Once I skipped the ads I enjoyed.#
Have a very enjoyable Christmas and a happy, prosperous and healthy New Year xxxx
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