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Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 6:44 pm
by Bunni
Bunni wrote:Heading to Tallinn Christmas market tonight. Can't wait for mulled wine and gingerbread.
The guardian said it was the best in Europe and it's actually garbage. Sitting in McDonald's with a milkshake looking at ferries to Helsinki for a do over. So, so gutted.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:05 pm
by Vermilion
Bunni wrote:Bunni wrote:Heading to Tallinn Christmas market tonight. Can't wait for mulled wine and gingerbread.
The guardian said it was the best in Europe and it's actually garbage. Sitting in McDonald's with a milkshake looking at ferries to Helsinki for a do over. So, so gutted.
That good eh.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:54 pm
by Bunni
I needed comfort nuggets to console my hunger of gooseberry fool show eateries. At least I know maccies is reliably gooseberry fool but not gunna rip you off.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:35 pm
by Tafdolphin
Made mince pies today. Gluten free because of the wife's intolerance but they're not bad!
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:18 am
by SEP
Works Christmas party was fantastic. It helps that we are a large company, and I generally like the people I work with. Next year some of us are going to try to form a band so we can perform for the party (and get free booze in the bargain)
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:09 pm
by Trelliz
Spent all weekend doing christmas stuff - it's the first year we've actually owned a house so have to buy a lot of stuff in one go, however the plan is to get loads of stuff super-cheap early in january for next year.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:23 pm
by Ploiper
neighbours have finally started putting lights up outside. and I really got to get on with my wrapping. considered it this morning. need to buckle down and do it
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:33 pm
by Tafdolphin
Bunni wrote:Bunni wrote:Heading to Tallinn Christmas market tonight. Can't wait for mulled wine and gingerbread.
The guardian said it was the best in Europe and it's actually garbage. Sitting in McDonald's with a milkshake looking at ferries to Helsinki for a do over. So, so gutted.
Missed this earlier but that's gooseberry fool, sorry to hear that! What was so bad?
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:37 pm
by Bunni
Going to Helsinki tomorrow. Here's hoping for better luck feeling festive.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:56 pm
by Victor Mildew
Bunni wrote:Going to Helsinki tomorrow. Here's hoping for better luck feeling festive.
As in Helsinki Sweden?
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:59 pm
by Cuttooth
Victor Mistletoe wrote:Bunni wrote:Going to Helsinki tomorrow. Here's hoping for better luck feeling festive.
As in Helsinki Sweden?
Is this on your tree Ad?
twitter.com/coregeeknet/status/1203336920413040640
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:21 am
by floydfreak
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:49 am
by Vermilion
Bunni wrote:The guardian said it was the best in Europe
Forgot to add that you should read less pretentious newspapers.
Let us know how the next market is anyhow.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:15 am
by Squinty
Christmas decorations are out of the loft. Bought some lights on Friday for my windows as well.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:52 am
by Oblomov Boblomov
We got the tree out last night, fitted it together then thought strawberry float this, it's too late, and went to bed.
Might get around to it this evening!
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:03 pm
by Hexx
So got parents Christmas present sorted (ROBO VAC!)
Anyone got a suggestion for £20ish for family friends? I'm not too fussed about them (and might keep if they don't get me anything) but need to have something prepped and ready to go if they spring something on me
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:14 pm
by Tafdolphin
Hexx wrote:So got parents Christmas present sorted (ROBO VAC!)
Anyone got a suggestion for £20ish for family friends? I'm not too fussed about them (and might keep if they don't get me anything) but need to have something prepped and ready to go if they spring something on me
https://printsfield.com/products/face-m ... dard-socks
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:53 pm
by Robbo-92
Very nearly finished my Christmas shopping, just need to decide on a couple more small things for one person and then I’m done!
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:23 pm
by Bunni
I'm working Christmas Day, so asked the other week with my staff if they wanna do a secret Santa so we've got something to open. I've now been informed that for years everyone buys for everyone in their team. So I've gotta buy five people I'm not particularly fond of, or know very well, a present so I don't look like a dick when I'm given five presents from them. Also, there's three teams working Christmas, and 'it's tradition' for floor staff to buy for management for the day. So basically, I've now got 13 presents to buy so we can swap candles and soap with 13 other staff for the sake of tradition.
I'm fairly new and my work character is professional and completely separate from my actual personality, so I doubt anyone will blows away with their choice of gift. I don't really know much about the floor staff either so will end up buying generic gooseberry fool for them too. I don't want to sound unappreciative of gifts but ffs, I really don't care for spending £150 on mediocre gifts for mediocre people just to revive the same mediocre stuff back. Luckily, it's not a financial burden for me, just feels a bit of a waste of time and effort.
Re: CHRISTMAS HYPE THREAD 2019
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:01 pm
by LewisD
Bunni wrote:I'm working Christmas Day, so...
You seen this Bun?
Free Uber eats or Uber rides for NHS staff working at crimbo:
https://www.uber.com/en-GB/blog/nhs2019/