Reasons to be cheerful this Xmas
My girls are now 13 and 18 now so no more spending several hour on a Xmas eve evening putting together a kitchen, or a bike, or a barbie palace.
I remember one year putting a kitchen together with hinges and brackets the lot. Started at about 9pm after they’d gone to bed and I was still up at nearly 3am finishing it. There must have been several hundred screws to screw in, my hand was blistered as I only had a Phillip screwdriver. If it wasn’t Xmas day next day I would have thrown it through the window.
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J R Hartley
My girls are now 13 and 18 now so no more spending several hour on a Xmas eve evening putting together a kitchen, or a bike, or a barbie palace.
I remember one year putting a kitchen together with hinges and brackets the lot. Started at about 9pm after they’d gone to bed and I was still up at nearly 3am finishing it. There must have been several hundred screws to screw in, my hand was blistered as I only had a Phillip screwdriver. If it wasn’t Xmas day next day I would have thrown it through the window.
You purchased a kitchen for a teenage daughter?
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J R Hartley
My girls are now 13 and 18 now so no more spending several hour on a Xmas eve evening putting together a kitchen, or a bike, or a barbie palace.
I remember one year putting a kitchen together with hinges and brackets the lot. Started at about 9pm after they’d gone to bed and I was still up at nearly 3am finishing it. There must have been several hundred screws to screw in, my hand was blistered as I only had a Phillip screwdriver. If it wasn’t Xmas day next day I would have thrown it through the window.
One day when they are married with kids they will remember that by leaving you to look after the grandchildren with a crate of strongbow
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You purchased a kitchen for a teenage daughter?
A mini one, yes.
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One day when they are married with kids they will remember that by leaving you to look after the grandchildren with a crate of strongbow
I’d rather a bottle of honey Jack Daniels.
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J R Hartley
A mini one, yes.
I hope they bought you a micro-brewery in return.
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J R Hartley
My girls are now 13 and 18 now so no more spending several hour on a Xmas eve evening putting together a kitchen, or a bike, or a barbie palace.
I remember one year putting a kitchen together with hinges and brackets the lot. Started at about 9pm after they’d gone to bed and I was still up at nearly 3am finishing it. There must have been several hundred screws to screw in, my hand was blistered as I only had a Phillip screwdriver. If it wasn’t Xmas day next day I would have thrown it through the window.
We usually come away for Christmas Day to visit family in Essex.
In the years gone by I’ve hidden bikes and even a full drum kit in the back of the car.
And the hours building PlayMobil.
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Michael Morris
We usually come away for Christmas Day to visit family in Essex.
In the years gone by I’ve hidden bikes and even a full drum kit in the back of the car.
And the hours building PlayMobil.
Good times Mike. Always worth it in the morning.
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J R Hartley
My girls are now 13 and 18 now so no more spending several hour on a Xmas eve evening putting together a kitchen, or a bike, or a barbie palace.
I remember one year putting a kitchen together with hinges and brackets the lot. Started at about 9pm after they’d gone to bed and I was still up at nearly 3am finishing it. There must have been several hundred screws to screw in, my hand was blistered as I only had a Phillip screwdriver. If it wasn’t Xmas day next day I would have thrown it through the window.
I thought the Barbie Dream House was surprisingly easy. I don't know if you're familiar with LOL Surprise Dolls, but that is a nightmare.
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I used to be still wrapping surprise ( to the girls and wife ) presents on Xmas eve, then I had to pop to the " elf drop off centre " after I had finished, often about 8pm, had to drive away, sit up th road of 20 mins
I put together a bike one year, the bloody wheel was so buckled that is would spin past the brake pads, slackened the brakes off, still wouldn't go past it, ending up trying to twist it back to some shape, in the end it would spin, so I just left it ( they refunded me 1/2 the bike price to buy a new wheels in the end )
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I thought the Barbie Dream House was surprisingly easy. I don't know if you're familiar with LOL Surprise Dolls, but that is a nightmare.
It’s got about a 1000 stickers!!!
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J R Hartley
My girls are now 13 and 18 now so no more spending several hour on a Xmas eve evening putting together a kitchen, or a bike, or a barbie palace.
I remember one year putting a kitchen together with hinges and brackets the lot. Started at about 9pm after they’d gone to bed and I was still up at nearly 3am finishing it. There must have been several hundred screws to screw in, my hand was blistered as I only had a Phillip screwdriver. If it wasn’t Xmas day next day I would have thrown it through the window.
Felt that pain a few years back, got my youngest one of those plastic ride on tractors, came in a huge box and I stupidly assumed this meant it was assembled and ready to go. A stomach dropping moment around 9pm when I thought I’d just check it out before I wrapped the box…a good 3am before I’d sorted the almost un readable tiny instructions…..live and learn
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That I actually got to Xmas,
3 years of reading celebs and anonymous nobodies that i should lose my general rights as a human being has taken its toll, I've hated being around people, and avoided it when possible, I've been to gigs, pubs and stuff with the person who picks me up when i need it, a very humiiating anxiety attack led me to jack my job in the other week with the idea of a new start, although i have no idea of what that entails at the moment, To start the rehabilitation process i went for a beer earlier this week with 3 people who i trust have my back, it's the 1st time in 3 years i have socialised with anyone other than my nearest and dearest , immediate family or the people i worked with and thats by default of being in the office with them, BTW this person despite vaccination status has never been positive for Covid and thus, has not passed it on to anyone, or has killed anyones granny, or has not taken an NHS bed for someone with Covid.
I guess like most, tomorrow i will be with my parents, children and grandchildren, this is what Xmas is about although it cannot be for everyone. And i will take a moment tomorrow to think of those who have lost a loved one this year.
OH Merry Xmas, HNY and all that :xmaswave:
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J R Hartley
I’d rather a bottle of honey Jack Daniels.
Now you're talking.
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Heathblue
That I actually got to Xmas,
3 years of reading celebs and anonymous nobodies that i should lose my general rights as a human being has taken its toll, I've hated being around people, and avoided it when possible, I've been to gigs, pubs and stuff with the person who picks me up when i need it, a very humiiating anxiety attack led me to jack my job in the other week with the idea of a new start, although i have no idea of what that entails at the moment, To start the rehabilitation process i went for a beer earlier this week with 3 people who i trust have my back, it's the 1st time in 3 years i have socialised with anyone other than my nearest and dearest , immediate family or the people i worked with and thats by default of being in the office with them, BTW this person despite vaccination status has never been positive for Covid and thus, has not passed it on to anyone, or has killed anyones granny, or has not taken an NHS bed for someone with Covid.
I guess like most, tomorrow i will be with my parents, children and grandchildren, this is what Xmas is about although it cannot be for everyone. And i will take a moment tomorrow to think of those who have lost a loved one this year.
OH Merry Xmas, HNY and all that :xmaswave:
Sorry to hear mate. I think we massively underestimate the negative impact of the pandemic on people. I hope you can start to feel better in 2023
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Heathblue
That I actually got to Xmas,
3 years of reading celebs and anonymous nobodies that i should lose my general rights as a human being has taken its toll, I've hated being around people, and avoided it when possible, I've been to gigs, pubs and stuff with the person who picks me up when i need it, a very humiiating anxiety attack led me to jack my job in the other week with the idea of a new start, although i have no idea of what that entails at the moment, To start the rehabilitation process i went for a beer earlier this week with 3 people who i trust have my back, it's the 1st time in 3 years i have socialised with anyone other than my nearest and dearest , immediate family or the people i worked with and thats by default of being in the office with them, BTW this person despite vaccination status has never been positive for Covid and thus, has not passed it on to anyone, or has killed anyones granny, or has not taken an NHS bed for someone with Covid.
I guess like most, tomorrow i will be with my parents, children and grandchildren, this is what Xmas is about although it cannot be for everyone. And i will take a moment tomorrow to think of those who have lost a loved one this year.
OH Merry Xmas, HNY and all that :xmaswave:
Lockdowns ruined a good few people I know who used to be very sociable and outgoing,being with that many generations of family on Xmas day is a blessing in itself that many won’t have….enjoy:xmasthumbup:
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Reasons to be cheerful this Xmas : Just Boxing Day out sports drink , stagger home , then think about the next pile of shite New Years where we all allegedly love and care for each other :xmashehe:
Within a day some tosser is giving you the V's for his car , unable to wind down the window when asked , a select few CCMB typing in nasty digs .. if you counter argue .
Seeing family members you would only see at Xmas outside of births ,deaths ,and marriage , why is that ??
Season of goodwill be fecked ......
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life on mars
Reasons to be cheerful this Xmas : Just Boxing Day out sports drink , stagger home , then think about the next pile of shite New Years where we all allegedly love and care for each other :xmashehe:
Within a day some tosser is giving you the V's for his car , unable to wind down the window when asked , a select few CCMB typing in nasty digs .. if you counter argue .
Seeing family members you would only see at Xmas outside of births ,deaths ,and marriage , why is that ??
Season of goodwill be fecked ......
Merry Christmas you miserable git
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The money you get paid for doing your normal job but just on Christmas.
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dembethewarrior
The money you get paid for doing your normal job but just on Christmas.
Scab :hehe:
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life on mars
Reasons to be cheerful this Xmas : Just Boxing Day out sports drink , stagger home , then think about the next pile of shite New Years where we all allegedly love and care for each other :xmashehe:
Within a day some tosser is giving you the V's for his car , unable to wind down the window when asked , a select few CCMB typing in nasty digs .. if you counter argue .
Seeing family members you would only see at Xmas outside of births ,deaths ,and marriage , why is that ??
Season of goodwill be fecked ......
Jesus!
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NYCBlue
Jesus!
Didn’t he used to be something to do with Christmas?
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J R Hartley
Scab :hehe:
:hehe:
Got to be done, kids old enough now.
Still got to pop in and see her on the way home, plenty for me :thumbup:
Got a bonuse dinner out of it as well. Life's alright when you grow up and all become friends :hehe:
