* Rocking around the Christmas Tree * - It's the 2018 Christmas Chatter Thread

3forholidays

Hi All :wave:

Happy Hogmanay from me!

Do you want any shortbread? We have enough to feed the 5,000 here and we will probably be eating it until Easter.

Don't do anything much for NYE - just watch the TV & surf the internet until the bells then go to bed once the fireworks have stopped going off.

Christmas decorations have still to come down - probably do this on the 2nd January as I'm back at work on the 3rd.

Was in town on Saturday and had a quick look at the sales - didn't buy anything as it was really only gift sets and candles that were on sale along with wrapping paper and cards. Don't know what I want to buy for people yet so would rather save the money! Can always get wrapping paper on 3 for 2 in various shops next year.

Wishing everyone all the best for 2018! _party_

StokieBecks

Hi all, hope you have an enjoyable evening whatever you may be doing. Finished work at half four, and not yet half five and in my PJ's. So rock and roll :rotfl:

kerri_gt

I think I'm yet to hear from anyone who is actually going out this NYE :rotfl:

murie

Happy New Year!!
Here's to another year of Christmas chatter xx

3forholidays

Happy New Year everyone - wishing you and your families lots of health, wealth and happiness for 2018!

nic2075

Bliadhna Mhath Ur - Happy New year.

I had a pretty good 2017. Can't complain. Just hope 2018 is the same or better.

I ended up in bed by 11pm last night. Was rudely woken by the fireworks and folk Whatsapping me happy new year at 12am. How rude lol.
I got them back by politely replying at 7am this morning.

StokieBecks

Happy New Year everyone. Hope 2018 brings lots of happy moments for all.

Really want to get out and have a walk or something. Were heading to the beach but mechanic can't look at car until Wednesday and we don't want to end up breaking down and being stuck.

Tree will probably come down Wednesday I think as we will be at home.

Not making any concrete resolutions - same as everyone there are little things I want to change and do but not putting any pressure on them happening in a certain time frame.

Although was quite amused that although it hasn't been a very healthy week food wise - the scales had gone down over the week :rotfl:

x_raphael_xx

Happy New Year all!
Took a trip to Dunelm today to spend my xmas money from my dad. Got new front room curtains, kitchen bin, bedside lamp (and bulb) and glasses case (pup ate my last case). Not bad for under £50.
Also picked up my first xmas present for xmas 2018, a pair of fluffy slippers/socks for my friend. They look like foxes (which she loves) but they have a bunny tail, so not quite sure what animal they are supposed to be.
I'm going to designate a storage box in our store room for xmas & birthday presents.

kerri_gt

I'm holding out in taking our decs down until tomorrow (even though I desperately want to) when the festivities really will be done with, however I've just put away the left over cards from this year and a few embellishments I've saved from crackers to put on presents next year. I have a big bag of gift bags and tissue paper plus cards and embellishments and just looking at what I have I am making a resolution to endeavour to use up what I can next year. It's ridiculous how many bottle bags I have...despite the fact we don't often gift drinks to people (hence having a major stash from ones I've kept from gifts to us) I found a pack of gift tags I didn't know I had which I could've used this year too). I also have tons of bits I've kept for presents but never seem to use because the box they are currently in is a bit crap and I can't see everything. So I'm going to either locate a suitable box at home or 'treat' myself to a little box I can put them all in and then use them.

Right, off to try and sort the freezer a bit.

04624181

Happy New Year everyone!!

We had a lovely Christmas and we have spent some lovely time together as a family.

Operation sell the house is on! husband is working like a trojan on wallpapering feature walls, uncovering varnished, wallpapering, painting. we aim to have it on the market in next 2 weeks!.
MRI is this week, pain has notched up a gear so I am on full dosage.
We went out to inlaws for a lovely meal yesterday afternoon aiming to be back for around 8pm. we got in at 2.30am! First NYE out in over 10 years. All the kids played lovely, the adults chatted and played games and we had an amazing time and have vowed to make it an annual thing!
Today hubby is finishing the carpet removal where we have found varnished floorboards. they look amazing, they are in a bedroom but we have bough a lovely thick rug to go at the foot of the bed.

Not setting resolutions but just want us to be healthy. Eat healthier, go walking, less tv etc.

Thank you all for the pleasure of spending 2017 with you all.
I have enough wrapping paper to last me for next year. Christmas tree came down on Saturday as we have gifted it to somebody else as it wasnt big enough for us. Have just saved my special ornaments and regifted everything else. Will keep an eye on the sales but God willing we will be in a new home for Christmas 2018! so so excited!!!