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Old 25-12-2016, 09:29
Hank Schrader
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Well I don't know about annoy, but I found a Christmas card I've received a bit twee.

"much love from Emma & Phil x"

"Jasper also sends his his love xxx" then a little smiley dog face (Jasper being their dog)
Hi mate, this is Phil. It was Emma's Idea to put that on the card. I'd delete this message before she sees it, she's not in the best of moods this morning. Too much Gin last night








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Old 25-12-2016, 09:47
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Pigs in blankets, the bacon always burns.
You need to buy better quality thicker bacon, mine never burns.
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Old 25-12-2016, 09:52
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Hi mate, this is Phil. It was Emma's Idea to put that on the card. I'd delete this message before she sees it, she's not in the best of moods this morning. Too much Gin last night








Just kidding
Actually that's much closer to the truth than you realise. It was Emma's writing (very neat. Phil is an old schoolmate with messy writing) and he's a very practical guy who probably wouldn't bother sending a card at all, let alone love from the dog
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Old 25-12-2016, 10:00
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The idea that Christmas is only Christmas if you have a massive family, a huge dinner and a ton of presents. It's as if no other way is acceptable.
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Old 25-12-2016, 10:11
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Since my mom died, I've spent many Christmas Days on my own, still cooked a full dinner though as I love roast dinners. Today I've been invited to spend it with some friends and I decided to go. It does annoy me though when people think you can't enjoy a day alone. I quite enjoy the peace and doing what I like really.
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Old 25-12-2016, 11:47
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shitty stories of your relatives, bragging
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Old 25-12-2016, 12:11
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Goes on too long (in advance of the day). Annoying relatives, the feeling I'm getting older and older. Awful food (I can't stand mince pies and Christmas pudding). Boredom. Awful TV. The fact everything is disrupted by the celebrations. Haven't been to gym this week etc. Me moaning .... etc
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Old 25-12-2016, 12:36
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Nothing much about my Christmas annoys me. People can have whatever kind of. Christmas they like.
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Old 25-12-2016, 14:10
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Hate those 'round robin' letters, bragging what they've achieved through the year.
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Old 25-12-2016, 14:38
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A relative turning up on xmas eve with presents and food - when i asked them not to bring anything - so now i have to find time to dump the stuff at a charity shop and bin lots of food.
bah humbug !
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Old 25-12-2016, 14:49
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Being alone and bored to death. People complaining about relatives/family should realise how lucky they are.
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Old 25-12-2016, 15:44
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Everyone asking me "How was your Christmas"
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Old 25-12-2016, 16:37
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Shops starting to sell Christmas things earlier than Halloween things.

Hearing Christmas songs earlier than 1st December.

The fact that some retail staff are expected to work at 6am on Boxing Day.
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Old 25-12-2016, 16:54
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The TV scheduling is so unimaginative on the whole.

The highlight of Christmas is an hour long version of a soap opera that we all watch virtually every single day of the year, or a festive version of a celebrity dance programme or a programe about people baking that has just finished its run.

It would be nice if the schedulers could come up with something a bit different for Christmas Day itself.
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Old 25-12-2016, 17:16
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It's the long build up to it - tv / online / shops adverts etc., feel overloaded by the time the day arrives.
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Old 25-12-2016, 19:34
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It's the stress. As a country we've pretty much forgotten what the true meaning of Christmas really is; so okay, it's now just an excuse for a bit of a knees-up and some gifting. Fine. But is it the end of the world if this or that doesn't go right? No! And for God''s sake stop asking if I want something. You're not my servant. Relax and enjoy yourself.
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Old 25-12-2016, 19:40
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The three-month build up -- for what - just one day. Is this three month build-up really necessary? This build-up is just something that has recently been adopted a few years back nothing much happened before December 1st.

Soon after Christmas we will see Easter items like Easter eggs in the shops, again why?
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:24
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Since my mom died, I've spent many Christmas Days on my own, still cooked a full dinner though as I love roast dinners. Today I've been invited to spend it with some friends and I decided to go. It does annoy me though when people think you can't enjoy a day alone. I quite enjoy the peace and doing what I like really.
This is why if anyone asks what I am doing for Christmas, I always say I have a friend coming from London. I have told this little white lie for the past 28 years so that I can spend Christmas just how I like it, on my own, with my feet up in front of the TV watching what I like, and eating when I want to, it is sheer heaven.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:32
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Being alone and bored to death. People complaining about relatives/family should realise how lucky they are.
Loneliness is a state of mind, you can be alone without being lonely, and you can feel very lonely if you are with a load of relatives who you have nothing on common with. I speak from experience, and I know what I prefer.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:54
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Something that really annoys me is the falseness. How much goodwill do people give the other 364 days of the year? I admit I'm a grumpy bastard but at least I'm consistent and not false. I didn't see much good will yesterday in Tescos, it was like every man woman and child for themselves.
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Old 25-12-2016, 22:59
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Being alone and bored to death. People complaining about relatives/family should realise how lucky they are.
I've hosted christmas for 46 bloody years, for the past 30 doing EVERYTHING on my own - then my son comes up to visit, sleeps until 3 pm while I creep around quietly cooking. This year I persuaded him that what with Southern trains and all, he might prefer to stay home, make merry with his friends etc. Bliss.

Man proposes, God disposes. I've made the acquaintance of 3 Goan refugees. They work all hours God sends and all 3 of them live in one small room, their only means of cooking are a hot plate and a microwave. Result, I cooked for 4 instead of indulging myself.

We all had a cracking time, they all helped out after they'd gone to Mass and I even found a Bollywood film for them to watch.

Next year? Next year is for me. Closing the curtains, no-one home, 'phone turned off. Can't wait!
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Old 26-12-2016, 00:00
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This is why if anyone asks what I am doing for Christmas, I always say I have a friend coming from London. I have told this little white lie for the past 28 years so that I can spend Christmas just how I like it, on my own, with my feet up in front of the TV watching what I like, and eating when I want to, it is sheer heaven.
Exactly what I love to do Christmas Day. .

Everybody is brain-washed through the media, commercial adverts, etc. to think that nobody should be alone on Christmas Day. What about all the other 364 days of the year?

As you said in your other post, Walter.

Loneliness is a state of mind, you can be alone without being lonely, and you can feel very lonely if you are with a load of relatives who you have nothing in common with.
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Old 26-12-2016, 00:08
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I've hosted christmas for 46 bloody years, for the past 30 doing EVERYTHING on my own - then my son comes up to visit, sleeps until 3 pm while I creep around quietly cooking. This year I persuaded him that what with Southern trains and all, he might prefer to stay home, make merry with his friends etc. Bliss.

Man proposes, God disposes. I've made the acquaintance of 3 Goan refugees. They work all hours God sends and all 3 of them live in one small room, their only means of cooking are a hot plate and a microwave. Result, I cooked for 4 instead of indulging myself.

We all had a cracking time, they all helped out after they'd gone to Mass and I even found a Bollywood film for them to watch.

Next year? Next year is for me. Closing the curtains, no-one home, 'phone turned off. Can't wait!
I love this post! You sound amazing - and enjoy Christmas on your own next year!
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Old 26-12-2016, 11:15
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Buying presents. The sheer stress of buying things at an appropriate price that aren't rubbish.

Then getting it all wrong.
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Old 26-12-2016, 11:21
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Loneliness is a state of mind, you can be alone without being lonely, and you can feel very lonely if you are with a load of relatives who you have nothing on common with. I speak from experience, and I know what I prefer.
Trust me I know a lot about loneliness, but it's worse when you're on your own for me because I have too much time to think about it and other things.
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