Author Topic: I don't believe it. (Read 6158 times)

Bionic Wellies · « **on:** October 13, 2005, 07:50:29 »

Its Thursday 13/Oct/2005 (unless I nodded off for a couple of months) and this morning whilst coming into Waterloo station I was accosted by a set of illumunated Christmas decorations!!!!!!!!!!!

There is still nearly a quarter of the year left before Christmas!

-- Bionic (Gobsmacked) Wellies

Derekthefox · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2005, 09:11:40 »

That is one of the many reasons I don't 'do' Christmas ...

Derekthefox :D

undercarriage plan · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2005, 09:13:59 »

Oh don't, BW, our local Notcutts had cleared the floors by the end of September, and filled shop with everything Christmasy, and then some!!!! :o :o :o Had one tiny display for bulbs and seeds. Am going round with bucket on head til Dec 26th....... Lottie ;D

Delilah · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2005, 09:15:56 »

Saturday 17 th September went to buy some daff bulbs and our local Garden Centre had been converted to a Christmas Wonderland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COULDN,T BELIEVE IT!!!

Don't get me wrong coz I love Chrimble just not in Sept or October, and not really until the end of November.

Christmas does not have to be elaborate or expensive to be enjoyed, the advertising and comercialisation of Christmas drives me potty, but I think I might be starting to touch on a controvercial subject here!

Many people also lead such busy lives that they feel the need to start Christmas shopping early in order to get everything done!!!!!!!!!My attitude is take it easy and if it doesn,t get done WHO CARES!!!! Just enjoy the festive season during the season not 3 months prior.

BAGGY · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2005, 09:19:19 »

And as soon as they clear the xmas crap away they start stocking the shelves with Easter eggs. I Remember when I wasa kid (and it wasn't so long ago, easy now) that a trip to Woolies just before Christmas was great because you were mentally writing your wish list as mum & dad dragged you round buying that super thin wrapping paper to wrap cousin's gifts in. Now Woolies looks like a Christmas Bazaar 10 months of the year. No wonder I can't get enthused about it anymore - it's such a shame. The only thing I do enjoy it the carols by candlelight that we take the cubs to

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2005, 11:31:35 »

Asda have been decking the halls with bows of holly for weeks now, and you could buy Christmas cakes and mince pies whilst the kids were off school in the summer holidays!

I am Christmas crrrrrazy, but refuse to focus on it until after my birthday in November.

GREENWIZARD · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2005, 11:50:48 »

Heldi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2005, 12:03:27 »

I love Christmas time but I don't want it shoved in my face until after November. I have 5 family birthdays in November,the last one being on the 29th.

I HAVE to ignore it until then...but... I can't help having a peek at all those glittery sparkly things, my eyes widen, a tiny inner part of my heart skips , I stare in childlike wonder and am transported back to being 7 in the toy department of Fenwick's in Newcastle, where all I longed for was a little purple shiny saxophone. Then my thoughts darken,I start to recall the glass case in the wall , the animated puppets with the witch puppet that scared me to death...I knew it was there but I couldn't not look,it drew me in and I couldn't pull away. Suddenly I snap out of my dreamlike state shudder and dismiss the Christmas decorations as being much to early, removing myself to the solace of a coffee and a cake. That witch puppet still frightens the life out of me.

Derekthefox · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2005, 12:36:06 »

Witch puppets at Christmas? Did the department manager have a warped sense of humour ... ;D

Derekthefox :D

busy_lizzie · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2005, 12:43:58 »

I was in Fenwicks a couple of days ago Heldi and they were putting up the stores Christmas decorations then. They too have a full array of all the Christmas goodies. All our local high street shops are well geared up too. I know it is far too early, but I can't help a little frisson of excitement - I love Christmas so much!

The biggie for me is wondering what Fenwicks will have as their theme in their Christmas windows. It is always lovely, except one year when they featured some Christmas Aliens. :o ;D I have to confess I have already bought some Traidcraft Christmas cards. :-[ :) busy_lizzie

wardy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2005, 13:05:21 »

Our shop has cleared away all garden stuff to make room for mince pies and Christmas pud. Pity that as I love plum duff but if I start eating it now I don't think I'll be able to stop. Bring back the slug pellets ;D

Baggy - super thin Christmas paper for cousins here too ;D

BAGGY · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2005, 13:18:28 »

The festive season is not allowed to arrive in our house before December 14th. That way I havea week of my birthday cards being up (pleeeeeze no 'Happy December birthday jobs) and not being out jostled by the tinsel and glitter. I have a right to be selfish on that one I feel. Also my mum died when the xmas decs were up - 12th night I think - so the less time I am invaded the better. I am not bah humbug, I just like the traditional stuff and not the commercial money grabbing ideas. Ok, so these houses look very pretty with their icicle lights and santas etc but to be honest I would feel guilty about lighting up my guttering when I can't see it myself. If I sound like a grouch it's because I am housebound with pnuemonia ans pluerosy. Poor, delicate little me. Always said I was a princess.

wardy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2005, 13:32:13 »

Oh dear Baggy. Pleurisy, pneumonia! Flamin eck :o Bet you can't console yourself with brandy either if you're on anti wotsits. Poor you :( Anyway while you're off it will give you plenty of time to flick through the seed catalogues and plan for next year's growing season. Also you'll be able all next week to sit in front of the telly (every afternoon) to watch this new allotment programme that's starting :)

Take care and get well soon :)

BAGGY · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2005, 13:47:32 »

Are you suitably sympathetic to my plight ? I hate being ill. I was supposed to be going to the theatre tomorrow night but have been told i am not allowed to sneak out. Not even with me fermal vest ? Set sky+ for next week. Cheers Wardy. I feel like a complete fraud as on Mon I didn't even have the energy to take my epi tablets or brush my teeth. Thank goodness for oh he has run around mopping my brow and showering me off when i didnt have the energy to stand up (running 105 temp) and took 2 days off to look after me. 'How would you cope if you had kikds?' said sis. I'd give them to her,that's how.

busy_lizzie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2005, 13:48:10 »

Poor you Baggy! I am so sorry you are ill. Nasty having pneumonia/pleurisy, very unpleasant! You just stay in the warmth and coddle (Geordie word) yourself. Hope you start to feel much better soon. :) busy_lizzie

Marianne · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2005, 14:00:13 »

Our local Tesco store was already at it early September !

And when I queried the staff at Martins (newspapers and post office) as to why they were displaying Christmas puddings and crackers on 3rd September, they could give me no response.

It's all to do with who will sell most at the earliest date ! :-X :(

GREENWIZARD · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2005, 14:11:21 »

BAGGY · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2005, 15:29:12 »

The christmas window displays are something I approve of within reason, not the million pound budget affairs. It's when you enter Boots in october and are assaulted by perfume spraying assisstants ans piped jingle bells type music.
Thanks for the get well wishes guys

spacehopper · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2005, 20:29:19 »

Nobody should be alowed to menton Christmas until after bonfire night. Imo.

Heldi · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2005, 22:43:03 »

Derek the puppets were there all year round.

Busy Liz. Fenwicks toy department isn't a patch on how it used to be is it. It used to be the whole floor. I'm sure my son doesn't get the same, almost magical, experience that I used to. Maybe it's because of the toys themselves? I remember the aliens window and also a jungle one which I wasn't impressed with at all.

Baggy I'm sorry you are so poorly. You look after yourself. If I find myself drawn to the sparkly things I will stop myself and think of you and your birthday cards !

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