Alright people, now we're really counting down! 
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I shall be viewing an Hotel tomorrow.
Your starting early this year 
don't think I'm even bothering with a tree this time
Actually i have the first present bought.
I saw a nice watch - a sports watch for when I'm riding on me bike.
So was bought for me 3days ago.
Am I the first?
That's early Saint but good to buy in things you like, now. Its amazing how quickly stuff gets sold out - every year I find myself buying Christmas presents earlier and earlier.
Christmas market back at the old homestead. 
Originally Posted by ~Lady Summer~:
Alright people, now we're really counting down!
OMG!!!
The sprouts aren't on yet! 
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
That's early Saint but good to buy in things you like, now. Its amazing how quickly stuff gets sold out - every year I find myself buying Christmas presents earlier and earlier.
Yep - i agree. Often i've seen something and thought about buying it later. Only to find it has sold out when i return. Moral of the story is to get it ... and relax
I've been actively preparing for Christmas since April. Nativity scene made and quite a few presents already stored in the attic. In fact now I think about it I was buying stuff in January, new baubles etc.
just like a squirrel storing nuts
Originally Posted by Cinds:
I've been actively preparing for Christmas since April. Nativity scene made and quite a few presents already stored in the attic. In fact now I think about it I was buying stuff in January, new baubles etc.
I buy loads in the January sales. I've got all my cards and paper and loads of nice gift bags.
I've also got most of my presents. We have a five pound limit on everyone who is over the age of 21, so I always get those presents in the sale so that it looks more. I've got my sister the most lovely pair of soft leather gloves from Accessorize. Full price ÂĢ20, I got them for ÂĢ5.
It ain't happening for us! This year I am finally managing to pull off the impossible... I have removed Christmas!! YEP! totally, & utterly!
We're off on holibobs for 10 days .. . from 20th to 30th Dec! It'll be hot! I think on the 25th we'll have a day round the pool day! (not actually booked it yet... but will be doing in next week or so.. just waiting on funds to clear)
I really couldn't have faced it this year.. nothing could have made it tolerable.. removing it all together was the only option!
Ditty 
I think a holiday sounds like a very good idea! Book it
It's my busiest time at work so I can't go away, so we'll have to stay home and try to make the best of it. I honestly don't know how Mr Summer will be though, he misses his mum terribly
He has 2 weeks off over christmas, so I'm very thankful we have the dog- he'll be out with her a lot!
I think a holiday sounds like a very good idea! Book it It's my busiest time at work so I can't go away, so we'll have to stay home and try to make the best of it. I honestly don't know how Mr Summer will be though, he misses his mum terribly
He has 2 weeks off over christmas, so I'm very thankful we have the dog- he'll be out with her a lot!
Cinds- I love your christmas spirit
I saw some red & white striped gift wrap in m&s last year and didn't buy it, even though it was ÂĢ1 per roll in January. I'm now kicking myself because I already knew that my theme is candy canes this year!!!!! I bet I can't find any paper like now
Baz- thank you
I'm going to add those channels to my favourites on sky
I saw some red & white striped gift wrap in m&s last year and didn't buy it, even though it was ÂĢ1 per roll in January. I'm now kicking myself because I already knew that my theme is candy canes this year!!!!! I bet I can't find any paper like now
Baz- thank you
I'm going to add those channels to my favourites on sky