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Hibernia&Alba
18-12-2018, 04:23 AM
Anyone else not lifted a finger yet? Nae cards, nae presents bought. The Mrs has done the food shopping; leave everything to her :agree:. I just can't be bothered this year. I've finally become a grumpy old basturt; used to love Christmas, too.

Gatecrasher
18-12-2018, 09:02 AM
I always like to get everything done early so i can enjoy the run in. The biggest headache for me is my bro wants a ticket for the derby, so I'll know come 12:05 if hes going or not. I might even loan him my ST for the day.

Pretty Boy
18-12-2018, 09:07 AM
I have a Peppa Pig kitchen to build and wrap and I'm done.

I'm usually scrambling about at the last minute but I've been organised this year and had most things bought by the 1st week in December and wrapped not long after. Definitely enjoying the whole festive spirit more by not having to brave the shops this week or sitting anxiously waiting on the post praying a last minute online purchase will be sent on time.

Scouse Hibee
18-12-2018, 09:25 AM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Billy Whizz
18-12-2018, 09:34 AM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

That’s so sad to hear SH

Gatecrasher
18-12-2018, 09:37 AM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Sorry to hear that, all the best to you and your family.

heretoday
18-12-2018, 09:50 AM
We have a nice lunch and that's it.

Thank God all the kiddie stuff is over! I don't envy folk who have to worry about presents and shopping as well as all the other stresses in life right now.

Hibbyradge
18-12-2018, 10:19 AM
We're going to the pub for Christmas dinner for the first time ever.

It'll be an expensive day, but it's just the 2 of us this year and we'd usually spend a lot more entertaining the family so we thought we'd treat ourselves to s lazy afternoon.

Cards were finished last night but I've still to wrap the presents.

Irritatingly, it's my wife's birthday on the 31st so I have to come up with another present idea.

Pretty Boy
18-12-2018, 10:28 AM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Sorry to hear that. There's never an easy time but it always seems that bit more poignant around Christmas.

All the best to you and yours.

bingo70
18-12-2018, 11:17 AM
We're going to the pub for Christmas dinner for the first time ever.

It'll be an expensive day, but it's just the 2 of us this year and we'd usually spend a lot more entertaining the family so we thought we'd treat ourselves to s lazy afternoon.

Cards were finished last night but I've still to wrap the presents.

Irritatingly, it's my wife's birthday on the 31st so I have to come up with another present idea.

We went to the pub for Christmas dinner last year and it was great so we're doing it again this year.

None of us have got a house big enough for everyone so trying to squeeze everyone meaning the house gets too hot just wasn't fun. Then there's the fact not everyone wants the same thing to eat means it just makes sense.

Probably was more expensive but not by that much more when you take into account all the excess food that gets wasted after buying far too much.

It's also great to get out the house for a bit.

HUTCHYHIBBY
18-12-2018, 11:18 AM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Sorry to hear that mate, looks like my mum is going to be in The ERI over Christmas, it's her birthday on the 22nd too so, it's pretty much cancelled for us this year. Will probably head to the boozer with my old man after we've been to the hospital on Xmas Day.

Eaststand
18-12-2018, 12:24 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Very sorry to read that Scouse, and I hope your family all support each other through the very difficult first Xmas without a parent being around :-(

GGTTH

Hibernia&Alba
18-12-2018, 12:54 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Awful news, particularly at Christmas time. Hope you and the family are okay.

Hibernia&Alba
18-12-2018, 12:55 PM
The Mrs isn't impressed with me at all. If I don't get my act together very soon, I may be homeless Christmas eve.

Sylar
18-12-2018, 04:52 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Like others, I'm sorry to read that Scouse. My dad lost his mother on the 24th (also happens to be his birthday) back in 2003, and it took quite some for Christmas to feel like a celebration again.

December is always a busy time for us, and that has an impact on my ability to enjoy it. My mum's birthday is the 13th, as per above my dad is Christmas Eve...we also spend a weekend down in London with friends around the 13th-16th each year, which keeps us busy.

A week to go and I still can't turn off and begin to look forward to it. I find out some time between tomorrow or Friday whether I've been successful in acquiring permanence at work or whether I need to find new funding before October.

Next year might feel different as my daughter will be old enough to know what's going on by then, but I could happily give it a miss this year - I hate the commercialism of it all, I'm not religious, so it's really just a family/downtime holiday anyway.

McD
18-12-2018, 09:05 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.


Awful news mate, truly sorry to hear. My condolences to you and your family



as for me, I always enjoy this time of year, although I cba with all the forced fun, secret Santa patter. My mums birthday is the 23rd, we always try to make a bit of a fuss so she gets to properly celebrate her birthday, and she always makes a fuss of every one of us on our birthdays, then on Christmas Day, my wife and I will be round to my folks for dinner, with a quiet evening afterwards.

This year will be special for us, as we’re going to be telling my brother and sister, and their kids, and my grandparents that we’re going to be having a baby in the summer, our first. Our parents know, but we’ve been holding off on telling the rest of the family as a surprise on Christmas Day. Can’t wait :greengrin

Jay
18-12-2018, 09:45 PM
Barely done a thing. Just finished my last shift at work til 27th but social stuff and football means ive only got a wee bit of tomorrow and all of friday to pretty much do the whole of xmas including buy dinner for eight, most of the presents, stockings, cards and wrapping. I also have two birthdays before xmas day to sort. Left myself a bit of a task :greengrin

Hibrandenburg
18-12-2018, 10:28 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Condolences for your loss. My mum passed around this time 2 years ago and it changes Christmas somewhat, it was always about the family but now even more than before it's about the kids.

Bangkok Hibby
19-12-2018, 12:21 AM
Anyone else not lifted a finger yet? Nae cards, nae presents bought. The Mrs has done the food shopping; leave everything to her :agree:. I just can't be bothered this year. I've finally become a grumpy old basturt; used to love Christmas, too.

Loved it myself for 60 years but now firmly in the "bah humbug" camp. I'll be lying on a beach in South East Asia drinking beer and eating fresh King prawns.
However you all spend it, have a happy day. 😉👍🏻

Sir David Gray
19-12-2018, 12:26 AM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Condolences on your loss mate.

MSK
19-12-2018, 10:40 AM
Anyone else not lifted a finger yet? Nae cards, nae presents bought. The Mrs has done the food shopping; leave everything to her :agree:. I just can't be bothered this year. I've finally become a grumpy old basturt; used to love Christmas, too.Finish work Christmas eve, Wife will run me down to Boots and wait outside till I come out with her present, she will prob give me her Boots card for the points too, that should be me sorted 😆

overdrive
19-12-2018, 06:18 PM
Last year I did all my x-mas shopping on my way home from work on my last day in the office. Took me less than an hour. This year I don’t have anyone to buy for so I will be avoiding the shops after I finish up tomorrow.

Jay
19-12-2018, 06:29 PM
Finish work Christmas eve, Wife will run me down to Boots and wait outside till I come out with her present, she will prob give me her Boots card for the points too, that should be me sorted ��

Thats terrible. Id be telling you where to ram it - but keep my points :greengrin



Last year I did all my x-mas shopping on my way home from work on my last day in the office. Took me less than an hour. This year I don’t have anyone to buy for so I will be avoiding the shops after I finish up tomorrow.


There must be someone who would appreciate a present from you?

MSK
19-12-2018, 06:57 PM
Thats terrible. Id be telling you where to ram it - but keep my points :greengrin





Och Im not that bad, I will let her run to the cash machine for me 😆

Nah thats her favourite (and bloody expensive😲) Cliniqe stuff, I get her other bits n bobs delivered to both my Daughters work places 😆

Just Jimmy
19-12-2018, 11:35 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.condolences mate. hope you and the rest of your family can enjoy Christmas during this undoubted hard personal period.

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Hibernia&Alba
20-12-2018, 05:55 AM
I'm gonna do something today. Well definitely by the end of tomorrow, and that's final. I will be organised befor the weekend starts.:greengrin

Hermit Crab
20-12-2018, 06:23 PM
I hate xmas, surely no surprise to most on here. :greengrin

HUTCHYHIBBY
20-12-2018, 06:50 PM
Sorry to hear that mate, looks like my mum is going to be in The ERI over Christmas, it's her birthday on the 22nd too so, it's pretty much cancelled for us this year. Will probably head to the boozer with my old man after we've been to the hospital on Xmas Day.

Moved to Liberton Hospital now. 😥

Jay
20-12-2018, 07:18 PM
I hate xmas, surely no surprise to most on here. :greengrin

I am absolutely shocked and stunned by this Hermit. Makes the pie you bought me even more special :greengrin

Hermit Crab
20-12-2018, 07:49 PM
I am sbsolutely shocked and stunned by this Hermit. Makes the pie you bought me even more special :greengrin


:tee hee:, sshhh. People will start to think I'm actually awrite.

Jones28
20-12-2018, 09:35 PM
Totally different for me this year. Usually we are so organised and ready to head South on the 22nd.
This year due to my Dad’s illness we really weren’t sure if Liverpool or not. Sadly lost my Dad on the 12th so heading for the funeral which is on Friday and then back up the road for Christmas. I love Christmas time and will still try to have a jolly festive period with rest of the Edinburgh family. All the very best to all on .net.

Very sorry for your loss Scouse

Spent the evening packing and getting ready to head to the Borders over the weekend - includes work piss-up at lunch tomorrow, shooting Saturday morning, football Saturday afternoon, day out in Berwick with mates Sunday and then general preparations/last minute presents on Monday.

Fell out of love with Christmas but over the last couple of years have found a bit of a spark around it again, hate the over-saturation of music and commodification at this time of year but have seen past that and just decided to role with it again.

The wife is expecting so it will be our last christmas together before the wee one comes along, kind of a strange feeling but exciting all the same.

Jay
20-12-2018, 11:13 PM
:tee hee:, sshhh. People will start to think I'm actually awrite.

Jeez we cant be having that!! I wont tell anybody that i thought you even smiled!

SteveHFC
20-12-2018, 11:42 PM
Christmas this year for me will be hard. I’ve lost my 2 grandparents in the past week. I just want to be around my family this year and comfort them.

Hibernia&Alba
21-12-2018, 02:59 AM
Christmas this year for me will be hard. I’ve lost my 2 grandparents in the past week. I just want to be around my family this year and comfort them.

Very sorry to hear that, Steve. Losing two grandparents in such a short space of time must be a terrible blow. As you say, Christmas is a time to be with a family, so it's going to be tough for you. Just take in comfort in being around your nearest and dearest and supporting each other.

Pete
21-12-2018, 03:56 AM
The older you get, the more Christmas becomes a double-edged sword.

The happiness you get from from the kids being happy versus the sadness/anger when you think about the people you have lost who aren't there to share the experiences.

Either way it brings people together and I ****ing love it. :aok:

Hibernia&Alba
21-12-2018, 03:59 AM
The older you get, the more Christmas becomes a double-edged sword.

The happiness you get from from the kids being happy versus the sadness/anger when you think about the people you have lost who aren't there to share the experiences.

Either way it brings people together and I ****ing love it. :aok:

You big softie. I hope Santa brings you a new Solskjaer shirt :wink:

Pete
21-12-2018, 04:19 AM
You big softie. I hope Santa brings you a new Solskjaer shirt :wink:

I had to google that as I've been working constantly. Good grief.

I told you from the off that Mr Mourinho had no place there but if Solskjaer can bring the feel good factor to the club then who knows.

Christmas isn't about cash, it's about magic.:greengrin

McD
21-12-2018, 07:16 AM
Very sorry for your loss Scouse

Spent the evening packing and getting ready to head to the Borders over the weekend - includes work piss-up at lunch tomorrow, shooting Saturday morning, football Saturday afternoon, day out in Berwick with mates Sunday and then general preparations/last minute presents on Monday.

Fell out of love with Christmas but over the last couple of years have found a bit of a spark around it again, hate the over-saturation of music and commodification at this time of year but have seen past that and just decided to role with it again.

The wife is expecting so it will be our last christmas together before the wee one comes along, kind of a strange feeling but exciting all the same.

We’re in the same situation mate, congrats, hope all goes well for you both and the wee one :greengrin



Christmas this year for me will be hard. I’ve lost my 2 grandparents in the past week. I just want to be around my family this year and comfort them.


My condolences buddy, thoughts with you. I hope you also find some comfort from being with your family

Hermit Crab
21-12-2018, 08:08 AM
Jeez we cant be having that!! I wont tell anybody that i thought you even smiled!


That was only because I was in your company. :greengrin

Jay
21-12-2018, 09:37 AM
That was only because I was in your company. :greengrin

Aww ya wee charmer :greengrin.

Pretty Boy
21-12-2018, 10:14 AM
Christmas this year for me will be hard. I’ve lost my 2 grandparents in the past week. I just want to be around my family this year and comfort them.

That's a tough one to take, hope you're bearing up ok. I lost my Granny, who I was really close to, in October 3 years ago and the 1st Christmas was really tough. Truth is it doesn't really get easier, you just learn to deal with it better.

As Pete says above it's all the more reason to use Christmas as a reason to get people together.

Hermit Crab
21-12-2018, 04:58 PM
Aww ya wee charmer :greengrin.


Next time I might even buy you a drink. :wink: :greengrin

HUTCHYHIBBY
21-12-2018, 05:04 PM
Get a room! 👫

Jay
21-12-2018, 05:06 PM
Next time I might even buy you a drink. :wink: :greengrin

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: I'll hold you to that

Hermit Crab
21-12-2018, 05:23 PM
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: I'll hold you to that


I bet you will!! :greengrin

Hermit Crab
21-12-2018, 05:24 PM
Get a room! 👫

Behave you! :tee hee:

Jay
21-12-2018, 05:50 PM
Get a room! 👫

:hilarious:hilarious. Im old enough to be his mother

Hermit Crab
21-12-2018, 05:58 PM
:hilarious:hilarious. Im old enough to be his mother



The older the fiddle the better the tune. :violin:

jonty
21-12-2018, 07:19 PM
The older the fiddle the better the tune. :violin:

theres always an exception to the rule. and you've found it.

Hermit Crab
21-12-2018, 07:29 PM
theres always an exception to the rule. and you've found it.


:tee hee: :slipper:

Jay
21-12-2018, 07:33 PM
theres always an exception to the rule. and you've found it.

:faf::faf::faf: Hey!

Jones28
22-12-2018, 10:36 AM
Christmas this year for me will be hard. I’ve lost my 2 grandparents in the past week. I just want to be around my family this year and comfort them.

That's tough Steve, my condolences to you and yours.

Jones28
22-12-2018, 10:37 AM
We’re in the same situation mate, congrats, hope all goes well for you both and the wee one :greengrin:



Congratualations! I'm going for the three H's apporoach - Healthy, Happy, Hibby!

McD
22-12-2018, 05:15 PM
Congratualations! I'm going for the three H's apporoach - Healthy, Happy, Hibby!


Exactly my thoughts :greengrin

Hibernia&Alba
23-12-2018, 06:37 PM
I've done a wee bit, but I'm basically f****d. Looks like I'll be sleeping in the shed.

Hibbyradge
23-12-2018, 08:32 PM
I've done a wee bit, but I'm basically f****d. Looks like I'll be sleeping in the shed.

There's always tomorrow. 👍

HUTCHYHIBBY
23-12-2018, 10:32 PM
My friend Eve always says that.

stoneyburn hibs
24-12-2018, 07:21 AM
That's me heading off to start Christmas shopping, fun times.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Hibernia&Alba
24-12-2018, 07:24 AM
That's me heading off to start Christmas shopping, fun times.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Trying to get Argos same day delivery sorted. Last throw of the dice :greengrin

Scouse Hibee
24-12-2018, 07:56 AM
Thank you all for your kind words, it is very much appreciated. Now back in Edinburgh for Christmas and looking forward to the derby. 🍺Cheers.

stoneyburn hibs
24-12-2018, 09:24 AM
Trying to get Argos same day delivery sorted. Last throw of the dice :greengrin

Finished 😁😁
That was also with an unexpected grocery list from the wife.

pollution
24-12-2018, 12:33 PM
Our oven broke yesterday, can you believe it. Fridge full of food and my wife crawling up the wall.

Currys etc have mini ovens to collect on Boxing Day. Rising panic but hey presto John Lewis, plenty in stock collect from them or any Waitrose.

I did this today, all sorted. Sometimes it all comes together...

HibbyDave
24-12-2018, 08:17 PM
Had the “oven calamity” a couple of years ago too. Amazing how neighbours chipped in with offers to help.

Hibernia&Alba
25-12-2018, 08:23 AM
The nieces and nephews were sorted, which is the most important thing; also the Mrs is covered, which is essential in keeping a roof over my head.

Nae cards this year, but nobody cares about those anyway. The adults in the family are getting hee-haw too, unless I get them a bottle of something when the off-licence opens.


Merry Christmas all :blowing

Hermit Crab
27-12-2018, 03:00 PM
Was out for dinner on the 24th at the Longiddry Inn with the Mrs and her extended family, first time in there and it was a nice meal to be fair.

My sons first Xmas but he's nearly 10 months old so he doesn't know much about it. We didn't go mental with gifts either, nothing too expensive, our folks got us loads of toys of the educational kind for him and a ball pit as well, keep finding the balls all over the place! My living room floor looks like Toy R Us. Went to my parents for dinner and got a decent fee. A Sirloin joint as well as a Gammon joint and token Turkey crown.

Boxing day I was at Ibrox and then home after the match with a pizza from the BBQ chippy in Corstorphine.

I'm Now sitting watching Indiana Jones and the Temple on Doom (heavily edited :rolleyes:) on the tele while the Mrs is away out with the wee man meeting her pals for coffee.

I've also not had a single drop of drink over the festive period.

One Day
02-01-2019, 06:50 PM
The older you get, the more Christmas becomes a double-edged sword.

The happiness you get from from the kids being happy versus the sadness/anger when you think about the people you have lost who aren't there to share the experiences.

Either way it brings people together and I ****ing love it. :aok:

That's very true, when u get older the mind drifts back to Christmas past. Its all part of the Christmas experience as you get older.