Hi Karma

It all gets a bit easier when you've been doing it for years, doesn't it..?
I don't mind doing the cooking either.  Both our mums aren't really up for catering for large numbers, and the only other person who is - my sis in law, is a bit of a disasterous cook, bless her.  So it's down to me, which is fine.  At least I know it'll be good grub, plenty of drink and not too far to go when I want to hit my pit.

Most of the time I don't really get into it until 2 weeks before, so this year's really no different than any other year.

Christmas presents all wrapped I have just got some more cards to post, my family well and truely spoil me at christmas I go to their houses for dinner Christmas day.. Boxing day.. New Years eve ..and New Years day 

Just spent a few hours on the internet - God only knows how much I've spent - FRIGHTENING!

Good..!  It's as it should be, lovely Margey.

But so much fun

I did that the other day, went online to look for a Christmas cake for a tenner, ended up spending over 250 quid (And I still didn't get the cake)

Well the football is on tonight so I am going to write xmas cards out and survey what pressies I have got and what I need to get.
I say that... but it is getting the motivation.

I'm keeping lists as I go Its the only way I don't forget what I've already got... I forgot I'd already bought wrapping paper til my mam told me

Might do my cards tonight and then ................i seriously need some lists.

Anyone any idea how long stuff might take to arrive from the US? I've ordered a couple of bits (grand sons so important) - any ideas?

Our tree arrived today and so is up...we're not sure whether we'regoing to bother with any more decs or just have that.  Cards were written out by husband at the weekend and posted yesterday (cos thats all he does).  I've bought a few presents but the bulk of shopping still to do...noy got a turkey cos we're not here for christmas so I don't need to bother.

Trees and decs up ages ago!!!
Cards being written in stages...pressies made ages ago/all bought except one...grrrrrrrrrr....turkey ordered....shopping lists written.....mince pies ordered (my 83yr old Grandad makes dozens on Xmas Eve).....table linen all laundered....freezer sorted so room for new stuff....crimbo movies/songs on every day.....speshul new outfit ready....not much alcohol needed cos no-one really drinks anymore due to various health reasons....just waiting for the crimbo telly guide so I can plan the viewing!!!!!!

Are we there yet used to be the kids, in the back of the car.I would take them all the way from Scotland to Devon, singing Christmas songs. 

I ordered something from Amazon.com 2 weeks ago sooz, and it arrived today

No tree or decs up yet, part presents in, cards in but not written. Not even all the family cards are in. No grub bought cos I'm usually invited out to my brother and sis in laws or a niece's. Might decline their offer this year though and stay in my own house. Christmas is becomming a bit of a chore for me.

And the first disagreement of Christmas has got under way I want an M&S boneless turkey joint, mother says just get one from Asda and season it and put some bacon on it and stuff. 'Get creative' she said. WTF?! Asda turkey on Christmas Day? Creative? *shudders*

Not on MY plate sunshine

Mostly sorted!

OMG! would have to agree Karms... it has to be a fresh Turkey Crown from the local butcher or nothing else!! 
Well! NOT Asda anyways!

I have ordered mine from the local farmshop along with a nice joint of venison.