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    Festive Planning

    ... with little over a week to go, I'm curious (read nosey! ) as to how others' preparations are coming along.


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    I am nipping home for 5 days. I cant wait to see my wife and children.
    If you want your dreams to come true ...... first you have to wake up


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... with little over a week to go, I'm curious (read nosey! ) as to how others' preparations are coming along.
    Exterior lights, interior fake tree up & running since 1st Dec I insisted on no earlier. Tree & decorations etc being added to about twice a day. I suppose I should be thankful it didn't all go up in September but I'm starting to crawl up the wall with constant Christmas music and TFC TV


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    We've really been too focused on other things.
    Strange that the warm and sunny weather seems to also push traditional Christmas festivities to the corner of our mind.

    Noticed quite a few Christmas trees and lights today during our evening stroll.
    Generally speaking Davao City doesn't seem very Christmassy at the moment.

    We'll start in earnest soon as we're planning a family Christmas celebration at our house.

    No traditional UK Christmas lunch though. I tried that once and it wasn't very well received.

    Still thinking about what our Christmas lunch will be


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    We'll be at my in-laws' as always..so no cooking for me..
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    ...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...



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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Still thinking about what our Christmas lunch will be
    KFC ?


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    Been a bit slow off the mark this year as it's the 2nd Christmas in a row we've lost someone close. Nanay last year and my mum this so we've been a bit deflated and then we had the worry of ILR. Having got that out of the way we have finally managed to put the tree up and are venturing out to Westfield tonight to do a bit of shopping.
    My daughters are spending Christmas day with their mum this year so we've accepted an invitation from friends in Eastleigh to join them for Christmas dinner which we're looking forward to. No cooking on Christmas day
    I'm already looking forward to next Christmas as I'm lucky to have an annual leave block fall in the Christmas period so we've decided to head off to the Philippines so I can sample my first Christmas over there


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    Wish we had relatives whom we could invite or visit!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    Exterior lights, interior fake tree up & running since 1st Dec I insisted on no earlier. Tree & decorations etc being added to about twice a day. I suppose I should be thankful it didn't all go up in September but I'm starting to crawl up the wall with constant Christmas music and TFC TV
    Nice


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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve.r View Post
    I am nipping home for 5 days. I cant wait to see my wife and children.
    What 5 days are they then, Steve?


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    Just me and Ems for Xmas Day, plus she is working too and Boxing Day as well.

    So I have invited a work friend round on Xmas Day for dinner. We shall have it late - after Ems finishes work - then it's packing time.


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    Mrs D is on duty early Christmas Day, night Boxing Day & night New Years Eve


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    I sent off my usual 4 Xmas cards today.

    Now it's time to go into hiding.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    I sent off my usual 4 Xmas cards today.

    Now it's time to go into hiding.
    Me too Graham-the Grumps
    I wait to see who sends me cards first


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    Luckily I found some Tesco charity ones from 2012 in the wardrobe.

    Still cost over 2 quid for stamps though !


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    I sent off my usual 4 Xmas cards today.

    Now it's time to go into hiding.
    I thought you would have invited your intended over for Xmas Graham?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    Mrs D is on duty early Christmas Day, night Boxing Day & night New Years Eve
    Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off for me. Working New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, though.


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    I think Christmas is celebrated on the 24th over here, so will be with the in laws then. Not sure about New Year yet, may meet up with Steve


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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewool View Post
    What 5 days are they then, Steve?
    Arrive morning of 23rd, leave morning of 28th
    If you want your dreams to come true ...... first you have to wake up


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... with little over a week to go, I'm curious (read nosey! ) as to how others' preparations are coming along.
    It's going to be our first Christmas as husband and wife! We almost cannot make it because he made plans to go back to the Philippines for his grand dad got sick but changed his mind coz the airfare is toooooo high!!

    Finally put up our 'mini' Christmas tree (no enough space) with small versions of decorations. Food and drinks are also ready


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    Mrs D is on duty early Christmas Day, night Boxing Day & night New Years Eve
    Same as my wife, including all days in between!


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    Every day is a festive holiday for me



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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Every day is a festive holiday for me

    So are you use to the fast living there now Peter?


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    Quote Originally Posted by stevewool View Post
    So are you use to the fast living there now Peter?


    We live in a very quiet village far from the madding crowd.
    The fast life for us is a taxi ride to one of the malls for Halo Halo


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    We've really been too focused on other things.
    Strange that the warm and sunny weather seems to also push traditional Christmas festivities to the corner of our mind.

    Noticed quite a few Christmas trees and lights today during our evening stroll.
    Generally speaking Davao City doesn't seem very Christmassy at the moment.

    We'll start in earnest soon as we're planning a family Christmas celebration at our house.

    No traditional UK Christmas lunch though. I tried that once and it wasn't very well received.

    Still thinking about what our Christmas lunch will be
    I managed Christmas lunch Peter, managed to find turkey in Robinson's supermarket plus all the veg that was needed. Also made Yorkshire Pudding, it was lovely. Must point out we had one of those Italian cookers that ran off a gas cylinder and the oven was great, it was used almost every day of the year!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post


    We live in a very quiet village far from the madding crowd.
    The fast life for us is a taxi ride to one of the malls for Halo Halo
    I understand, that's about as fast as life gets!


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    I will spend the festive season here in Scarborough with family and friends :-





    Best wishes Arthur and Myrna, and ALL members for a good Christmas and New Year .


    Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon sa iyong lahat .


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    Thanks....and from myself also, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all forum members.

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    Thank you, a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone on the Forum and that includes the founder who has made all this possible for myself, my wife and other members to enjoy!


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