Anyone started planning Christmas already?

Actually Iam64, the test and trace info shows that the majority of new cases are from family and friends visiting each others homes.

Your messages were truer than you thought!

Yes I get that Illte x
I'm off to find the polar bear gang x

We're one of those weird families, living far and wide, in different countries, and, due to necessity, normally need to plan 'It' well in advance. But, I think this year 'It' is going to be a very different occasion for many of us. I think, realistically, it may be impossible for us to have our usual big family get-together, so I've consigned it to the back of my mind for now, as I'd rather not think about it. We'll make of it the best we can when the time comes. It's all we can do.

Just in case anyone thinks I’m being a goblin for no good reason.... a “friend”. Years ago used to go on at me so much when I said I didn’t like Christmas and call me Scrooge, I ended up having to shut her up by explaining why, getting divorced meant having to try and “compensate” to the children. It was really difficult and I came to dread that time of year. Every year I watch and listen to Programmes adverts etc which show big tables full of family and friends and people opening the front door to visitors. Now I’ve have one son In Australia so that’s also sad.

How are we supposed to plan for Christmas when we don't know what next week will bring? Lockdown, shut in, new tests, old tests, shake it all about...

Lucca - I was fairly sure you had good reason to be a goblin and the way you explained it confirms that.

This thread is so utterly depressing I d rather stick pins in my eyes than think about C at this time of year Do you really wish your life away at such a rate doesn’t it go quickly enough ?
I can quite understand people who need to shop all year round for the ‘big event‘ but keep it to yourselves PLEASE

Totally agree lucca

lemongrove

According to J R R Tolkein (The Father Christmas Letters) it’s polar bear who helps FC with the toys, and they have many problems with the bad goblins.Every festive elf is needed to repulse them.

I have just ordered 3 copies of Tolkeins The Father Christmas Letters for GC ??

Iam64 and Bluebelle. Thank you.

I did all my Christmas shopping in January/February inc cards.
I have done so for years as i have a lot of people to buy for and i have a lot of birthdays in November/December so i need to be organised.
With Covid still hanging around i`m glad i do sort gifts early because if we have shutdown i won`t be worried who i may have left out.
As for seeing family on Christmas day,it`s a case of watch this space.
I shall wish you all a very merry Chritmas in December and not before.
I`m not that bad.

We’re not wishing our lives away, @Lucca - I’m not sure why you’d think that. I for one don’t want tempus to fugit any faster than it already does.

Witzend

We’re not wishing our lives away, @Lucca - I’m not sure why you’d think that. I for one don’t want tempus to fugit any faster than it already does.

I did not say anything about wishing your life away, I think you will find that was Bluebelle

No! All I know is that Christmas in Australia won’t happen

Do all the Australians know that Marmight ??

GG13 am sure your DGC will love the book ( I do)?

Lucca I always assume something along those lines for anyone who feels antipathy for Christmas.My festive elf
Comment was just lighthearted.It’s much too early for this thread in any case, but I have been as bad as anyone else in prolonging it!?

Yeahhhhhh I love love love Christmas.... and yes, it is only August but yesterday I got my new Christmas elf outfit out to alter and I ordered some new elf tights ... hahaha.

Believe it or not but I bought the elf outfit in January this year hahahaha, the Christmas tree has barely been put away before I was thinking 2 month ahead.

So, along with that I buy throughout the year all my cards and gifts as I go along and then when it gets to Christmas it's all tickerty-boo
..

If the Covid-19 means we cant go ahead with our usual plans, then I am STILL wearing my elf outfit , no way is THAT staying in the wardrobe... Covid-19 may stop a lot of things from taking place, but it isnt stopping me from wearing ELF OUTFIT ..

Why not don your outfit now and post a pic on here?

Serendipity22

Yeahhhhhh I love love love Christmas.... and yes, it is only August but yesterday I got my new Christmas elf outfit out to alter and I ordered some new elf tights ... hahaha.

Believe it or not but I bought the elf outfit in January this year hahahaha, the Christmas tree has barely been put away before I was thinking 2 month ahead.

So, along with that I buy throughout the year all my cards and gifts as I go along and then when it gets to Christmas it's all tickerty-boo
..

If the Covid-19 means we cant go ahead with our usual plans, then I am STILL wearing my elf outfit , no way is THAT staying in the wardrobe... Covid-19 may stop a lot of things from taking place, but it isnt stopping me from wearing ELF OUTFIT ..

You sound very excited about it Serendipity - whatever you’re having for breakfast, I’ll have what you’re having

I'm just trying to see where I can go for Christmas - went to my niece and family for Christmas last year. Really would rather go on a holiday at that that time nowadays, but everything depends on the virus now.
If I could go for a week or two in the sun, then that's what I'll do. Makes sense for me and no-one in the family has to worry about what to do about me. Don't ever want the family to think 'who's having Aunt Sal this year?' Rather do my own thing and get some sun in the process.

Serendipity. Enjoy yoursELF. Personally if I saw someone in such an outfit I’d run away, ELL for leather, it that’s just because Christmas is ELL For me

Sorry, @Lucca, that was stupid of me.

@Serendipity22, you’ll have to post a pic!

I did sew up a knitted S***a hat the other day and made a pompom for it, need to try it on a Gdc soon to make sure it fits before embarking on the 2nd child size and one baby size - they’ll be upset if baby sister isn’t included.

I’m sure it’ll go the way of most baby hats, though, i.e. pulled off within minutes however Arctic the wind.

All presents bought and wrapped. Last week started buying dried goods for the cakes and puddings that will be given as gifts. The vodka is in the cupboard awaiting the the brambles to make a lovely drink to give as gifts also.

Right .... you're on.... I will post a photo .... hahahahaha....

Last Christmas I was Mrs Claus.....I wore a lovely long, white wig too....

The GC take 1 look and roll their eyes... NOOOOOO IDEA WHY !!! hahaha

grannypiper

All presents bought and wrapped. Last week started buying dried goods for the cakes and puddings that will be given as gifts. The vodka is in the cupboard awaiting the the brambles to make a lovely drink to give as gifts also.

Please Please tell me you’re kidding, all presents bought and wrapped ?. What do you do for the rest of the time ? What if the recipients buy the stuff for themselves in the meantime ?

Fair enough the vodka thing.

Your sprouts, Lucca, I am so worried that your sprouts won't be cooked properly

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Sorry, can't find a sprout emoji