❄❄ Let It Snow ❄❄ :: Christmas 2012 Chatter Thread

lizalloareds

Hugs to all the poorlies xx

got the turkey crown today so think we are all set for Christmas now, just some presents to wrap.
We're having a roast today only because I already had it in the freezer x

chickywiggle

ok makey bakey people.

I have the character baking tray from tesco (quite deep wells) but what can I make in it?
Ideally it needs to be something that doesn't rise too much as that'll not hold the shape properly................ideas???

msgigglewick

What a busy family xmassy day! noisy but fun... I've just sat down with a cuppa and slice of cake, christmas with the kranks is on tv until mr stink starts...

Xmas ham is in the oven, not had time to make mince pies, shall whip some up tomorrow afternoon hopefully. Not overly feeling the spirit this year.. things aren't the same as normal and im unsure why

Own_My_Own

msgigglewick wrote: »

Not overly feeling the spirit this year.. things aren't the same as normal and im unsure why

Same here. To be honest, I am bored senseless, watching ITVs Aladdin Panto.

BettiePage

Just realised, it's Christmas Eve Eve

Own_My_Own

BettiePage wrote: »

Just realised, it's Christmas Eve Eve

Exactly - You only JUST REALISED. Normally by now everyone is buzzing with excitement. But this year, everywhere I go, nobody is.

BettiePage

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Exactly - You only JUST REALISED. Normally by now everyone is buzzing with excitement. But this year, everywhere I go, nobody is.

Oh, I am DEFINITELY not feeling it this year. Even tried going to the Birmingham Christmas Market yesterday and it was very quiet, as was the Bullring etc.....so we're not the only ones not feeling it.
Have not even put up the tree for the first time ever. Still having turkey and all the trimmings on Tuesday though.

Own_My_Own

BettiePage wrote: »

Oh, I am DEFINITELY not feeling it this year. Even tried going to the Birmingham Christmas Market yesterday and it was very quiet, as was the Bullring etc.....so we're not the only ones not feeling it.
Have not even put up the tree for the first time ever. Still having turkey and all the trimmings on Tuesday though.

The worrying thing is I can't see it getting any better next year. Everyone is worried about spending money. And although I know that that is not the real meaning, Christmas used to be the ONLY time of the year I pushed the boat out.
I am worried about what the new year will bring, and I will be just as worried next Christmas.
I have already mentally started working out what I can get present wise for little money next Christmas. Many years ago, (when I first became single), money was very tight, but I looked at it as a challenge. But now I just seem to have no fight in me. I work really hard,(had 2 jobs up until last week), and still have nothing left. Christmas just feels like something I could do without right now.

Sorry for being so miserable

FeistyFidget

OMO great big hugs hun - I have also been doing those mental calculations. I naively thought that doing a home made Christmas (for gifts and things) would work out cheaper - not so

Had about 3 hours sleep last night - dog ill again Got up at 4am and haven't stopped since. Didn't have time for breakfast or lunch It took 6 hours to clean the flat!

Still need to make T-shirts and family tree papercut but I am just too tired tonight. Want to just get it sorted first thing tomorrow and then spend the whole day sitting on my butt enjoying TV

Own_My_Own

FeistyFidget wrote: »

OMO great big hugs hun - I have also been doing those mental calculations. I naively thought that doing a home made Christmas (for gifts and things) would work out cheaper - not so

Had about 3 hours sleep last night - dog ill again Got up at 4am and haven't stopped since. Didn't have time for breakfast or lunch It took 6 hours to clean the flat!

Still need to make T-shirts and family tree papercut but I am just too tired tonight. Want to just get it sorted first thing tomorrow and then spend the whole day sitting on my butt enjoying TV

I think doing home-made only works out cheaper if you are doing it on a big scale. I just can't make small amounts of things cheaper than the shops. I used to make a Christmas cake, but the dried fruit is just too dear to warrant it now. The supermarkets can do it a lot cheaper.
I am doing all the girls on my list Chocolate Hampers next year. I have 6 to do, so can get 3 for 2 offers during the year. I already have Choc Shower Gel, Lip Balm and Body Butters. It has cost £19 so far, but I have £45 worth of stuff. I am hoping to get them finished for about £10 each leaving me £41 to spend. Will make my own slabs for them, which will save a few quid.

Really need to get the new thread up and running :rotfl: