The Bankrupt Inn (part 4) New and Improved

philnicandamy

mustbedebtfree wrote: »

I have done most of my Christmas shopping too. But only because i start my TD in December so i really wont have any cash to spare.

I have done a few hours overtime this month so that should hopefully let me get the last couple of things

I got wrapping paper and cards in ASDA last night so its just ready and waiting :rolleyes:

ahhh but if you were a true moneysaver you'd have bought everything in January just after last christmas much cheaper

did that once & put everything safe.....blowed if I ever found the box again

mustbedebtfree

confused76 wrote: »

argh i can't stand Christmas shopping...the shops are so busy it makes me panic, and now it's too late they're busy already lol:mad:

I don't mind online christmas shopping :rolleyes:

I get the same if im in town too near christmas

They opened a big new shopping centre here last month and i think im the only one thats not seen it yet. Also have no intention of seeing it before Feb.......christmas will be a distant memory and the sales should be done

I hate crowds and being bashed in the ankles by buggies etc:rotfl:

mustbedebtfree

philnicandamy wrote: »

ahhh but if you were a true moneysaver you'd have bought everything in January just after last christmas much cheaper

did that once & put everything safe.....blowed if I ever found the box again

Good point! will have to be more organised next year.

At least i have cut down to just getting for the kids (and smaller amounts too)

ps i will still never go near the january sales

philnicandamy

Hmm its a bit of an institution with my OH every christmas we go to her relatives for a few days..day after boxing day she always wants to go to the metro centre in newcastle to spend her christmas vouchers.....thankfully being pregnant may fingers crossed make her change her mind for the 1st time in 9yrs.....I hate crowds especially there usually I leave her & sit in a coffee shop till she's finished

mustbedebtfree

philnicandamy wrote: »

Hmm its a bit of an institution with my OH every christmas we go to her relatives for a few days..day after boxing day she always wants to go to the metro centre in newcastle to spend her christmas vouchers.....thankfully being pregnant may fingers crossed make her change her mind for the 1st time in 9yrs.....I hate crowds especially there usually I leave her & sit in a coffee shop till she's finished

You must go through some amount of coffee Phil

The metro centre is HUGE!! I went down there once and didnt get round half of it

philnicandamy

Its worth it....believe me!!

I have a couple of drinks...take a good book & people watch

mustbedebtfree

philnicandamy wrote: »

Its worth it....believe me!!

I have a couple of drinks...take a good book & people watch

AHHHH now we're talking! My fav hobby! You can do it anywhere and its free

Lightattheend

Just thought I'd take advantage of the fact my daughter is away and there's rubbish on the telly and wrap the pressies - never done that this early!

Mind you we are sort of having an early Christmas on Monday as my Dad will be up and we'll all be at my brothers.

confused76

MicheH wrote: »

Oh Ye! Oh Ye! I have news!

I have a bed! ok, not until it's delivered in 10 days, but that doesn't matter cos I have a bed!

YEAY!!!!!!:D:D:D aww fab news MicheH!!! x

and Phil...trust you lol he he i've always wanted to use that smilie

mustbedebtfree

Lightattheend wrote: »

Just thought I'd take advantage of the fact my daughter is away and there's rubbish on the telly and wrap the pressies - never done that this early!

Mind you we are sort of having an early Christmas on Monday as my Dad will be up and we'll all be at my brothers.

Aww that sounds lovely having an early christmas! Plus very organised. I plan to follow suit soon. No dashing about on christmas eve delivery gifts, glad i'm missing the beard and the red suit or else i could easily be mistaken sneeking about :rolleyes:

We're not really "doing" christmas this year. Its been a busy year and an expensive one so we're all keeping it low key, with i am extremely grateful for. Theres usually a tendancy to see who can buy my brothers boys the best christmas gifts. and we all go very overboard. This year i physically cant, no credit to use at all, which i am so glad of

I think this year for me is just about the few days off