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I went into the shop Card Factory today to get my grandson a birthday card and couldn't believe it when I saw Christmas cards have taken over a whole section!
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christmas giblets that they are!
If I recall correctly, there's no sign of Christmas until at least November.
BUT - I shall be in the UK next month and may well have Christmas presents for local friends on my shopping list - I just don't need the Jingle Bells to remind me.
Noooo!! That's dreadful!
Never thought of that. I could always give folk IOU's on Christmas morning, and buy even cheaper at Boxing Day sales, it's only a matter of a day isn't it?
Noooo!! That's dreadful![/quote]
Actually, some of it is a bit tatty, and I strongly suspect that some of it is left over from last Christmas.
Oh yes, we have a few of those alright!
We only passed it because it was a busy night and our usual parking spaces weren't available.
It made us feel excited, like young children might be at Christmas. It was tasteful and magical. I need to go back early next year and see if they sell different decorations, but I almost hope they don't.
Cor, it must have changed a lot since I visited a few years ago...
Now in that case...yes, bright lights would probably be about right then...:)
I haven't had my summer swims yet. I refuse to think about the 'c' word before November.
Anyone heard the Slade song yet? Or any Xmas music in shops?
I don't think about it until C word until C-eve, then by C-day it's over.
I suppose people want to spread the cost of shopping when things are tight, but couldn't the supermarkets keep this stuff in a far-flung corner of the store, out of sight of those who prefer their Christmas with a touch of winter about it?
Otherwise, I don't really care.
Slade's 'Merry X'mas everybody' was actually recorded in the summer heatwave of '73 (in NY).
Personally, I can't wait to experience that adrenalin rush of last-minute Christmas shopping; that magical time when snow is in the air, the sun sets to leave a cold grey sky punctured by soft electric glows and there's the overwhelming smell of petrol on the forecourt.
Me either.
And to add to this, an e-mail from my sis in Oz said she saw her first ad for Ch+++++as on tv two weeks ago.
Where's my massive duvet, I'm under it till its all over.
I went to buy myself a book by Tom Sharpe- The Middern, contemporary and very funny...and I think until
the New Year comes I'm going to read a lot more of his books. Goodness knows I can do with some humour
in my life right now.
When they go down to £3 or less, grab them, 'cos that offer only lasts a couple of days and they both have them on at the same time.
Mum said they had them in since the beginning of August I believe. They always have it in early, I think even before the Halloween period.
Bah humbug!
Yes come to Kitten meow meow land instead but bring your own tinsel as I like to chase sparkly things
That's what I reckon too.
I'm not buying those big tins of sweets at a fiver a go. Honestly, I am waiting for them to be reduced, and they will be.
I've always EATEN those big tubs of sweets in one go (more or less) - and paid a fiver for the privilege!!
I'm not eating any this year . . .
*sniggers*
Snickers, more like. No. My lips are sealed. I cannot and will not be tempted.
Best offer I've had in a while!