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Post by fourlittlediamonds on Sept 7, 2017 16:38:20 GMT
It's September 7th and 109 days to Christmas, so of course Tesco's have opened their seasonal goods aisle of puddings, mince pies, chocolate boxes etc. The only thing missing was Slade, Wizzard and Wham on the PA but that will come. And I can't wait!
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Post by Timeblue on Sept 7, 2017 19:08:10 GMT
It's the 1st week in September for gawds sake....jeez
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Post by unomusette on Sept 7, 2017 20:52:37 GMT
I can beat that, last year in Penarth there was a massive display of Christmas Cards as soon as you went into Card Factory, in August. Bet they did it again this year too.
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Post by babyzoomer on Sept 7, 2017 21:56:09 GMT
"Festive" mince pies in the supermarket here in Oz.... Mind you, a month ago we had (chocolate) hot-cross buns!
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Post by unomusette on Sept 8, 2017 20:16:53 GMT
Heh! I think hot cross buns are available all year round. You can't complain though, they are yummy
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Post by queenofthehours on Sept 13, 2017 16:37:42 GMT
On the TV crafting channels (yes I do watch them and no I'm not ashamed ), Christmas starts in June. They start to stock all the gear you need to make your own stockings, cards and festive decorations. To be fair people probably need the stuff early to make items to sell - a bit like how Slade recorded their Xmas tune in the summer.
I simple can't understand why Christmas can't wait until after Bonfire Night or at least Halloween. It's just odd seeing pumpkins next to Santa.
Saw some festive flamingo stickers the other day. Really.
Personally, seeing Christmas stuff in shops doesn't fill me with joy, more like irritation. What does fill me with joy though is seeing the Easter eggs straight after New Year.
I love looking forward to the flowers and the nice weather rather than snow and dark nights. My favourite part of Christmas is NY Day because it's all ahead of us then!
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Post by BSJ on Sept 13, 2017 18:43:23 GMT
Me too, queenofthehours . My fav part of Christmas means it's close to one month less having to use the shovel. I'm also thankful Dave and I don't have to celebrate it now our parents are gone. Couldn't wait!
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Post by galesgal on Nov 1, 2017 8:38:24 GMT
It's November 1st, and HeartTV are showing non-stop Christmas music videos, even I think it's a bit too early!!
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Post by Timeblue on Nov 1, 2017 15:00:50 GMT
Should be law that nothing christmassy is seen or heard until Dec 1st..... And yes,my middle name IS Scrooge..
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Post by eloneen on Nov 1, 2017 22:43:28 GMT
Once we get close to Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November), I'm OK with all of the Christmas decor, music, etc., even the 24 hour stations don't bother me too much then. But just one major holiday at a time, please! The kids get really excited and distracted at school, and it can be quite challenging to keep them motivated when we have this oversaturated holiday experience going on all around us!
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Post by vlogdance on Nov 2, 2017 10:22:47 GMT
Here's another sign that Christmas is on the way: I can confirm that there will be another ELO Christmas Challenge this year, open to all forumheads. Get ready to wrap your heads around more ELO-themed puzzles. For those of you who weren't active on the forum last December, here's a link to last year's challenge: jefflynneselo.proboards.com/thread/1069/elo-christmas-challenge-2016The 2017 Challenge will officially open in the second week of December. Horace assures me that this year's winners will also receive medals (and that last year's winners will be able to keep theirs). Be warned, this year's selection of puzzles is equally fiendish. Heh!
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Post by unomusette on Nov 2, 2017 21:06:22 GMT
I don't know whether to cheer or leave the country, equally fiendish, you say? *despairs* But thanks for bringing it on again vlogdance, the intellectual level of the forum will be much improved
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Post by Helmut83 on Nov 2, 2017 21:16:20 GMT
Ready to make my best effort (and get terrible results) again!
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Post by Horacewimp on Nov 2, 2017 21:23:14 GMT
Can you make it a little harder than last year please vlogdance
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Post by Helmut83 on Nov 2, 2017 21:24:23 GMT
That man is screaming for a punishment!
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