What's everyone up to this Christmas?

[HobbitFeet]

I will be at home with my family, drinking loads of whisky eating fudge and probably crying waiting for it to be over. We’ve had a few deaths this year so Christmas is a dread now. I used to love it so

This made me sad

the world is a terribly sad place, and I'm sure many of us will be having a drink to those 'absent' friends

I hope your day is peaceful, sometimes that has to be enough

Thanks, it is sad. I am trying be grateful to have known them but it’s a bit raw for that to bring comfort yet, so whisky will have to do

i would love peaceful. I wish they sold that in the shops. No much chance of that in my house, drunken teenagers on the loose.

I might put antlers or jingly bells on the dog to see if that cheers me up. I’m too scared to put them on the cat. If all else fails I’ll put them on the kids.

oh you had to mention cats

and now I have to go and buy reindeer antlers for them

[calitom]

I will be at home with my family, drinking loads of whisky eating fudge and probably crying waiting for it to be over. We’ve had a few deaths this year so Christmas is a dread now. I used to love it so

This made me sad

the world is a terribly sad place, and I'm sure many of us will be having a drink to those 'absent' friends

I hope your day is peaceful, sometimes that has to be enough

God bless you Hobbit. The world can certainly be a sad sad place. But remember that Satan has already been defeated
and that his reign over this earth is temporary and failing.

[calitom]

A crazy, rushed flurry of hyper activity? Or will you be hiding under the duvet/slobbing about in front of the tele, until the whole shebang's over for another year?

We're trying to organise some live music, magician, Santa + gifts, for a local kids' hospice on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day lunch at a friend's house.

Boxing Day - 11 +2 extra dogs, round at mine

27th onwards - me >>>

No plans for New Year.

That sounds amazing Vam.If i were there i would contribute to the music part.Thats the Christmas spirit!!!

I am getting together with family in the winter wonderland called Buffalo NY.Should be fun.Midnight mass on the 24th.Then lots of eating for 3 days.
Then i will be meeting SUNNY in Vegas!.Looking forward to meeting her finally!

[calitom]

A crazy, rushed flurry of hyper activity? Or will you be hiding under the duvet/slobbing about in front of the tele, until the whole shebang's over for another year?

We're trying to organise some live music, magician, Santa + gifts, for a local kids' hospice on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day lunch at a friend's house.

Boxing Day - 11 +2 extra dogs, round at mine

27th onwards - me >>>

No plans for New Year.

That sounds amazing Vam.If i were there i would contribute to the music part.Thats the Christmas spirit!!!

I am getting together with family in the winter wonderland called Buffalo NY.Should be fun.Midnight mass on the 24th.Then lots of eating for 3 days.
Then i will be meeting SUNNY in Vegas!.Looking forward to meeting her finally!

[calitom]

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That's my Zoe in her coat, she was a cracking dog.

We lost her when she was fifteen and got his nibs about a month later.

Love that pic Vicks!

[calitom]

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That's my Zoe in her coat, she was a cracking dog.

We lost her when she was fifteen and got his nibs about a month later.

Love that pic Vicks!

[Vicky]

[Alexa]

I shall be working 5 nights straight from 24th until the 29th, off for New Year though, so will celebrate then to make up for it....

[Vam]

A crazy, rushed flurry of hyper activity? Or will you be hiding under the duvet/slobbing about in front of the tele, until the whole shebang's over for another year?

We're trying to organise some live music, magician, Santa + gifts, for a local kids' hospice on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day lunch at a friend's house.

Boxing Day - 11 +2 extra dogs, round at mine

27th onwards - me >>>

No plans for New Year.

That sounds amazing Vam.If i were there i would contribute to the music part.Thats the Christmas spirit!!!

I am getting together with family in the winter wonderland called Buffalo NY.Should be fun.Midnight mass on the 24th.Then lots of eating for 3 days.
Then i will be meeting SUNNY in Vegas!.Looking forward to meeting her finally!

Ah thanks for the offer, Tom Kinda wish I could take you up in it.

BIB - no way! For real?? Hope so, cos God knows you've sure been waiting long enough!

I wish you well. Merry Christmas, surfer boy x

[Vam]

I shall be working 5 nights straight from 24th until the 29th, off for New Year though, so will celebrate then to make up for it....

Now, that's a bummer. I guess you're probably one of those people who provide the kind of essential services the rest of us rely on.

In which case, you're probably worth your weight in gold

[charlie]

Staying at home with my 2 boys.

I always look forward to Christmas dinner, as it's an excuse to really indulge ourselves and not feel guilty about putting on a few pounds.

Haven't got a clue what's on the telly, but if it's The Wizard of Oz (again) then it will be wonderful. Between that, and It's A Wonderful Life, it's staple viewing on Xmas day.

Of course a 'little' glass or 2 of Croft Original always goes down well too.

It'll be great.

[Vam]

I will be at home with my family, drinking loads of whisky eating fudge and probably crying waiting for it to be over. We’ve had a few deaths this year so Christmas is a dread now. I used to love it so

This made me sad

the world is a terribly sad place, and I'm sure many of us will be having a drink to those 'absent' friends

I hope your day is peaceful, sometimes that has to be enough

Thanks, it is sad. I am trying be grateful to have known them but it’s a bit raw for that to bring comfort yet, so whisky will have to do

i would love peaceful. I wish they sold that in the shops. No much chance of that in my house, drunken teenagers on the loose.

I might put antlers or jingly bells on the dog to see if that cheers me up. I’m too scared to put them on the cat. If all else fails I’ll put them on the kids.

I'm sorry to see that, Dis. Who among us hasn't been there, eh?

When it was my 'turn', that first milestone Christmas was a complete non-event. Yet, in among all that grief and sense of loss, there was still something/someone around to raise a smile - even managed to laugh a couple of times.

Sounds like your house is full of potential for a little...distraction

Ps...No antlers on the cat. Ever. Unless you want to have pure baleful hatred staring right back at you The puppy's a much friendlier option.

[Nucks]

[Cleopatra]

I tried to get some Christmas spirit going at work today, but three of my colleagues were in tears at various points due to personal traumas, including divorce and serious health problems. Christmas magnifies whatever it is you are going through, good or bad.

I wish all on Dogs a Merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful New year.

[Mickyboy]

Only another 4 days then I'm off to the wonderful Philippines with my dearly beloved, cant wait..........