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Anyone else gonna be happy when Christmas is over so that we don't have to enter the Advents?

It is first proper year in years doing the advent comps, and I know why now.  I've only done like 30 a day (mostly the non-social media) and it has become a chore.  Hats off to those that enter every single competition!! 
I've had no luck over this christmas period, apart from a stork cookbook that everybody seems to have won anyway.  Had an alright year though, so can't complain too much :)

Wishing you all a very lovely Christmas (and if someone wins that Galapgos tour - I hope you take me as your plus one)

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  • pleaseme
    pleaseme Posts: 866 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper I won, I won, I won!
    I have never won anything on the advent comps 
  • 203846930
    203846930 Posts: 4,708 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    It is my first year doing advents proper but I was still doing less than 25 at the start, no wins and starting to wonder why I even look at some as they don't have prizes most days.
    I have managed to update a couple of them so I got that pleasure.

    OP, where were you last year when I was looking for a plus one to go to the islands with? I had to cancel because of the single supplement.
  • Rahven
    Rahven Posts: 4,949 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Yeah I'm kinda done with it now
  • Minnibix
    Minnibix Posts: 263 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    I love doing the Advents but my brain is melting now!!!!
  • This is my 5th year doing them , I have done a lot fewer than normal this year and as I don't use social media at all that helps cut them down.  I have still never won anything on them though.
  • I was surprised how many advent comps that were around to be honest - with what has been happening in the world I didn't think they would be high priority with businesses.
    Another year .I did NOT win a Jet2 holiday!
  • redfox5
    redfox5 Posts: 25,256 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I was getting a but frazzled trying to do the advent comps and the main board tho I did feel it paid off. I am relieved it's just the main board now, might actually have a chance to post some comps! 
    Wins in 2023 - 35
    Wins in 2022 - 43
    Wins in 2021 - 62
    Wins in 2020 - 68
    Wins in 2019 - 5
  • kathcake
    kathcake Posts: 43 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I hate the advents there's so many of them! Glad it's over :)
  • nikkihuk
    nikkihuk Posts: 49 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 10 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Yes I did a few, not sure how many but so glad they are over!!
    December 2020: Karaoke machine, Reasons To Be Happy Book, Pair of Stand For Socks, John Lewis Christmas Crackers, A Natural History of Fairies book, Baff Bombz, Christmas Hamper, Bathroom set, 3 Roast Bird, Weleda foot kit, Tropicana juice for a year, Hair Care set
    January 2021: £50 Just Eat Voucher, Dodo Book, Security Camera, Skincare Set, Boe and Ball Bundle, Skin, Hair and Nail Vitamins
    February 2021: Hearts Necklace & Earrings Valentines Jewellery Set, Face Cream, Valentines Pamper Bundle, Brioche bundle, Body Shop Valentines Bundle
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