Anyone else on their own for Christmas?

Well it's Christmas eve, I am ready for tomorrow, my DGD wants to Skype at about 7a.m. managed to convince her that she could start present opening when she got up and I would see her before I take the dogs out, then again when I get back. My son says e will keep Skype on all day and I can join them as and when I want.
They will be here in person on Friday, looking forward to to that, anyway GNs will pop by for a chat tomorrow, with your help I have got this far.
Thank you everyone enjoy yourselves. Do take care the weather conditions are frightening.

withany Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time for you. If it's any consolation I too am alone from now until 2nd January. I will not see or speak to a soul until then. This is my second Christmas alone and if any comfort to you is not half as daunting as last Christmas was, so there is hope. To top it all I have left my Christmas dinner in the Fridge at work including a lobster and 3 packs of smoked salmon. It will probably stink to high heaven by January. Oh well I will conjour something up if not a traditional dinner for tomorrow, I don't know what but it will do whatever it turns out to be. Keep in touch with your family on Skype, it will probably help. Whatever happens do your best to make the most of it and compliments of the season too you.

Wandering into this thread will help stave off the increasing pressure to sit and cry.
Like you ps this will be my second 'festive season' on my own. From last years experience, being allowed to cook my own favourite meal (which happens to be egg, chips & beans(!) instead of the previous ritual of various roasts, veggies, puddings, etc etc - all taking blood, sweat and tears to provide and produce, with little or no thanks, just doing what I wanted, when I wanted, made a refreshing change, which I am relishing tomorrow.
I will here tomorrow and hopefully bump into others who are in for a chat..it's not quite so lonely after all

I am also on my own so I will be popping in tomorrow to say hello. My meal tomorrow will be steak and trimmings with red wine.

hi all I dropped in to say I hope you manage to celebrate Christmas in your own way. Stay strong, I admire your fortitude. Your all remarkable women.

Loving thoughts to all here - stay strong - you are amazing people, as Kiora says. Withany, thinking of you. xxxx

Yes, hugs to everyone who's going to be on their own. Enjoy your freedom to do what you want to do. I'm obliged to spend a Christmas with an estranged DiL and her parents and my DS and DGS. DiL's just had a barney to end all barneys with my DS. I know where I'd rather be.

I think a few of us have been there Kate. Obliged to have a jolly day socialising with people, given the choice, we would never dream of socialising with. All the hard work hosting dinner and even though it's not meant, a thank you would have been nice.

Best wishes to those on their own today. There will be lots of us popping in and out here for a chat during the day so I'll look forward to a chat later.

My very best wishes to everyone who's christmas day brings sadness, my thoughts are with you this morning

Thinking of all those alone at Christmas. Ps you will more than likely make some delicious confection and surprise yourself.

Kate13 I am on my own and hearing what you have had to put up with I know where I would much rather be! I do hope that some appreciation is shown.

ps I do hope that you manage to make the best of the day foodwise.

Let those of us who feel are are on their own party here.

Thinking of all the lovely Grans and Grandads whether on their own or wishing they were! So much positivity and strength of character shown by so many. You are all inspiring and I send you festive greetings and admiration.
Cheers! (Not too early is it?)

ps, I'm more likely to forget one of my grandchildren before I would forget about lobster, my favourite food.

I'm sure you're more than capable of throwing something else together for your meal. Bon apetit

ps I'd drive over to the office and ask security to let you in to retrieve your lobster!

So far it feels much the same as any other day, apart from the fact the newspaper hasn't arrived and my landline died overnight Ho! ho! ho!

I am not on my own today but! to think that if I was.. that I could come onto here and chat away all day to likewise people/virtual friends would bring me great comfort..so to those who are on their own.. get the supplies ready! and party away on here and just because we and others may be with family and friends, don't think that we won't be thinking of you all take care everyone.

Hi Goose! I'll be around here most of today [my bolt hole]. bah humbug...

Hi everyone. Just popped in to say I hope you are ok and you can get some enjoyment from today.

I feel so sorry for those folk having to cook their lunch on a BBQ because they have no power and possibly their home is also flooded.

I am on my own but at least I am in a warm house. I will have steak and trimmings this evening.

A very Happy Christmas to all Grans and a special good morning to those on their own today
I am allowing myself 20 minutes on here while doing the nails.

My love to you all today. I hope your day is peaceful. xxxxxxx

Here's wishing a very happy Christmas to all especially to all those of us on our own today.
Just had a lovely text from sons girlfriend in Hampshire, such a thoughtful girl. It will ease the feelings of loneliness. Thank god for TV but I'm afraid the offering appears to be drivel with the exception of a little comedy tonight albeit having been repeated countless times.
Enjoy your day and may your god smile on you.

if you have Mama Mia DVD pop that on! it always does the trick for me..

There is as usual some good stuff on Radio 4 to listen to.

Withany I do not get to see my children or DGS until Friday and that's weather permitting! Stay strong enjoy your skype with your children.

My DD lives 50 miles away! She is on an early nursing shift this morning and off to her nearby MILs with her hubby and the little fellow when she finishes.
My DH is for various reasons not a lot of help or company. Yesterday he decided he was coming shopping with me which delayed me about half an hour. He just mithers me with his fussing and faffing that I end up more stressed that if I went alone.

Yesterday unable to scan his store points card he got very agitated and started rudely shouting for an assistant. She told him off and I did the same! Firmly and relatively politely in the shop and with a few choice and very rude expletives when back in the car.
The trouble is I had shoulder surgery about two months ago and only started driving short distances about 3 weeks ago so I have needed him for trolley pushing and lifting. The joy will be getting back to doing it all myself.

Take care all you loners! Keep posting.