Anyone else on their own for Christmas?

Less than 24 hours. The rest of the time, I don't see a soul.
I can understand why suicides happen at Xmas.

Sorry, Galen, I was being insensitive and doing that thing I hate others doing, i.e. saying "look on the bright side". Of course it's not an ideal situation and I'm sorry you feel so down about it.

Galen I'm worried about you.

I'll survive. I'll probably go back to bed after they've left at one, then just stay there until Xmas is over.
Next year, I'm going on a cruise again definitely.
I only cancelled because I thought they thought I ought to be there at Xmas for the DGC .
To be fair, I had to have the central heating done as well and cancelling the cruise paid for that. (I hope) I get the bill tomorrow!

Well one hing galen Honey , you know what to do next year .
Go a cruise and let the devil take the hindmost !
(((a HUG & A X TO YOU )))

Gee thanks!

Galin you are more than welcome to come to the Hebrides for Christmas

sorry Galen

Words fail me, Galen

You have two options, cook Christmas Dinner verrrrrry sloooooowly so they have to stay longer than planned or slap a quick snack on the table saying, 'How do you like your Christmas sandwiches?'

Sorry to be flippant but I would try and enjoy every bit of time you have with the DGC. They always remember the fun.

Oh I will! I was with them all afternoon today to help dd.
I've bought a 7'7"" Xmas tree. Twinkly lights outside!
I've just decided to see if I can organise a 'drinks and nibbles' for the neighbours. Will ring round tomorrow to see who is interested ( this includes old grump next door, but it's Xmas)

Xmas dinner will only be a snack for them anyway as they want the first Xmas dinner In Their new home with the their children. The youngest is only 6/52 old!
It's understandable I suppose!

How disappointing, Galen. Having been on the receiving end of similar thoughtlessness in the past I know how hurtful it can be. I hope your Christmas turns out better than you are expecting.

Don't let your disappointment spoil the time they are with you. Yes, they may be being selfish (I couldn't possibly comment) but were you to let it show, it would probably hurry them out of the door. Give it a year or so and the DGDs will be asking "Why can't we stay longer at Granny's/I want to be with Granny/I want Granny to come here/ Granny is more fun etc" This self centredness of the younger generation frequently leaves me speechless but I know that the more I let it rankle, well, the more it hurts me! Enjoy C. Eve and morning then when they have gone - pour yourself a very large glass of champagne, put your feet up, eat the luxury nibbles you have stashed away in the fridge and watch something silly on TV before a luxurious bath and more shampoo in bed! Right now with DH huffing because I have been to see DGSs Nativity and didn't get home until 9.30 and hadn't told him I would be eating at DDs - I would happily leave him to fend for himself and join you, but I'll have forgiven him for being so childish by tomorrow. Maybe.....

ooh! Caviar,( the real thing) champagne and smoked salmon. Need some sour cream and blinis!
Making my list for delivery before Xmas now!
I already have pate de frois (non gras) in the fridge!
I ^shall enjoy!)

Galen today I have just bought 1kg of Hebridean hot smoked salmon, I could send you some, or you are more than welcome to come and share it

Thanks, but smoked salmon is always in my freezer. I'd love to visit the Hebrides, I've never been that far north in Scotland. I have been to Iceland though, the country, not the store!

I have always wanted to go there, Is it as wonderful as it looks, what are the geysers like?

You are more than welcome, fly from Bristol to Glasgow then to Benbecula

You sound more positive after all the comments above (notice food and drink feature heavily in them!), good idea about the drinks and nibbles party, pity about the old grump next door.

I've just ordered my caviar, Beluga, of course. Can't afford the better, but Beluga's good enough for me!
Must remember sour cream and lemons! Oh! Chopped onions! Can't eat the chopped eggs, the portions on th e QE Queens grill were miserly unless you asked for a large portion.! I must point out, I was on a free upgrade!

Galen glad you are feeling brighter - its not in your nature to be down for too long. Enjoy the visit from your family, no matter how short. You will get to see them open their presents Christmas morning. If you can still see straight after all that champagne come onto GN and chat to those of us who will also be alone.

I had been looking forward to getting up late but my brother has suggested that we "Skype" each other so I can talk to Mum. She spends most of the day with the family but usually goes back to the nursing home around 6.00 pm their time, that makes it around 8.00 am here. No way am I going to be sitting here beaming a picture across the world of me still in my dressing gown with no make up!

newist Did you catch it yourself ?

Probably do the party in the new year. Too complicated for next two weeks, but on the other hand don't think I can be bothered at all.

Yes, a bit of poaching

Hi everyone, as you DH is currently with his new lady,he is now throwing his toys out of his pram, because he doesn't like the financial split the law says I can have. He is now threatening to let solicitors sort it out, and with luck there won't be much left. This is because he thinks I should agree with a 50/50 split!!!
Until he emailed and got stroppy I was doing o.k. I had decided I was going to put up a few decorations, made an appointment to have new hair do next week, and since I have lost nearly 2 stone a couple of new outfits. I decided I would make an effort otherwise he had taken Christmas as well.
He is being really nasty now, you know what it's like, on my own, still struggling with this chest infection and everything seems worse.
I am using my kindle to post this and it has predictive text, I type one thing and something else appears, driving me mad. Anyway gripe over, it is such a relief to tell someone.
I just wish I could hate him, but I don't feel anything, am I still in shock? No empty feeling in the tummy no feeling of loss, perhaps it's a case of no sense no feeling.
Thank you all for your support it has made such a difference.
Hug to all of you.