Topic: Christmas is here... apparently.

[Priest078]

Where is the Gavel goat thread?

[Crosby Nick]

Has everyone got their tree / decorations up?

I'm going to wait another week yet.

Not got a tree, probably won’t bother as not at home for Christmas. Bah, humbug.

[killer-heels]

Has everyone got their tree / decorations up?

I'm going to wait another week yet.

They are up. First weekend of December always feels like the right time to put up the Christmas tree and decorations.

[JLStretton]

Has everyone got their tree / decorations up?

I'm going to wait another week yet.

Nope none going up this year.

[Claire.]

We haven't even got a tree yet

Can't decide whether getting a real one is a really fucking terrible idea with our mental dog.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Nope none going up this year.

 

[DHKopper]

The other half has just put ours up this afternoon.  I sat watching TV and kept my head down as she swore several times at the tree and mass of tangled lights.

[liversaint]

We haven't even got a tree yet

Can't decide whether getting a real one is a really fucking terrible idea with our mental dog.

Next weekend for me, outside lights are up.Had a walk round dobbies in speke yesterday, £55 for  a very average tree. I don't think so.

My dog has a habit of licking the pine needles and drinking the water in the tree holder.

[tommy LFC]

Christmas in a country that doesn't really celebrate Christmas can be tough.

I've managed to get home for the last two so not looking forward to this one at all! I'm going all out to try to make it feel like Christmas tough, but my decorations are getting some funny looks from the neighbors!

[bryanod]

Went a bit mad and threw up the tree last night while watching Christmas Vacation.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

For Carl.

RIP Brother   

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[killer-heels]

The BBC Christmas ad is great.

As is the John Lewis one.

[Andy Hunter]

With the Arsenal game around Xmas did anyone go to the December 2001 game? Or remember it?

Was that when Owen started celebrating before Ashley Cole cleared off the line?


I genuinely feel we should of won that. Litmanen's penalty gave us the momentum to do so.

Asking in a Christmas thread as I always think of Christmas when I think of that game.

[Ziltoid]

For Carl.

RIP Brother   

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Ours took a tumble the same way a couple of nights ago, furry little wankers

[BlackandWhitePaul]

Ours took a tumble the same way a couple of nights ago, furry little wankers

I don't have a Cat, never had one.  I do however have a Jack Russell.

This little fucker is mad as a box of frogs.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

Was it "Black eye Friday" yesterday, or is it next week?

[Crosby Nick]

With the Arsenal game around Xmas did anyone go to the December 2001 game? Or remember it?

Was that when Owen started celebrating before Ashley Cole cleared off the line?


I genuinely feel we should of won that. Litmanen's penalty gave us the momentum to do so.

Asking in a Christmas thread as I always think of Christmas when I think of that game.

I remember it, I was in Sydney at the time. Think it was the day before Christmas Eve? Was it an evening game? Either  at remember watching it at an anti social tune early morning! Felt like a shock result at the time although they went on to be worthy Champions. Think they had lost at home to Newcastle the week before so we’re wobbling a bit. Had we won that maybe things would have panned out differently.

[FlashingBlade]

So my and familys first ever Christmas away from Liverpool since we moved to Amsterdam in the summer. Its different here Sinterklaas is the main present giving period and that ended on 5th Dec. It was only then 'Chirstmas' appeared...which is a refreshing change from the Christmas bullying to buy on TV and Shops seems to start in October in UK.

I think Chrismas has taken on a more present giving profile here in the Netherlands over recent years but as far as I can tell its still more about having a nice time, good food etc.  Amsterdam looks pretty with its canals lit up and everyone seems to be buying a real tree ( minimal dressing) hundreds sold on street corners and shops everwhere.

There will be things I like about Christmas here and some things I will miss....went shopping yesterday and it was so relaxed , no women carrying 15 Primemark bags screaming at their kids...no drunken mobs on work Christmas do's

How we will 'feel' on Christmas day , dunno , It will be strange not to see my folks/Brother and family ( were popping back to visit them between Christmas and New Year)...but Im not sure how much I 'felt Christmas' anymore anyway...great to see my son enjoy it but build up was becoming more and more intense with buying stuff and being knackered come Christmas Day.

So my first Christmas in Amsterdam I think will be more about having a nice time, nice food, thinking about family....y'know ...like Christmas used to be.

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

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[Pistolero]

So my and familys first ever Christmas away from Liverpool since we moved to Amsterdam in the summer. Its different here Sinterklaas is the main present giving period and that ended on 5th Dec. It was only then 'Chirstmas' appeared...which is a refreshing change from the Christmas bullying to buy on TV and Shops seems to start in October in UK.

I think Chrismas has taken on a more present giving profile here in the Netherlands over recent years but as far as I can tell its still more about having a nice time, good food etc.  Amsterdam looks pretty with its canals lit up and everyone seems to be buying a real tree ( minimal dressing) hundreds sold on street corners and shops everwhere.

There will be things I like about Christmas here and some things I will miss....went shopping yesterday and it was so relaxed , no women carrying 15 Primemark bags screaming at their kids...no drunken mobs on work Christmas do's

How we will 'feel' on Christmas day , dunno , It will be strange not to see my folks/Brother and family ( were popping back to visit them between Christmas and New Year)...but Im not sure how much I 'felt Christmas' anymore anyway...great to see my son enjoy it but build up was becoming more and more intense with buying stuff and being knackered come Christmas Day.

So my first Christmas in Amsterdam I think will be more about having a nice time, nice food, thinking about family....y'know ...like Christmas used to be.

Nice post FB...drink a bottle of Warninks Advocaat on boxing day, watch the Swansea game and sing like you're back on the Kop ....seasons greeting

[FlashingBlade]

Nice post FB...drink a bottle of Warninks Advocaat on boxing day, watch the Swansea game and sing like you're back on the Kop ....seasons greeting

Cheers fella and yuletide greetings to yourself!

Always the last thing left at the back of the cupboard after the Christmas hamper was finished...along with the dates and can of peaches!...kids to day dont know they're born!!

[God's Left Peg]

So my and familys first ever Christmas away from Liverpool since we moved to Amsterdam in the summer. Its different here Sinterklaas is the main present giving period and that ended on 5th Dec. It was only then 'Chirstmas' appeared...which is a refreshing change from the Christmas bullying to buy on TV and Shops seems to start in October in UK.

I think Chrismas has taken on a more present giving profile here in the Netherlands over recent years but as far as I can tell its still more about having a nice time, good food etc.  Amsterdam looks pretty with its canals lit up and everyone seems to be buying a real tree ( minimal dressing) hundreds sold on street corners and shops everwhere.

There will be things I like about Christmas here and some things I will miss....went shopping yesterday and it was so relaxed , no women carrying 15 Primemark bags screaming at their kids...no drunken mobs on work Christmas do's

How we will 'feel' on Christmas day , dunno , It will be strange not to see my folks/Brother and family ( were popping back to visit them between Christmas and New Year)...but Im not sure how much I 'felt Christmas' anymore anyway...great to see my son enjoy it but build up was becoming more and more intense with buying stuff and being knackered come Christmas Day.

So my first Christmas in Amsterdam I think will be more about having a nice time, nice food, thinking about family....y'know ...like Christmas used to be.

Sounds class.

[FlashingBlade]

Amsterdam Christmas Story part 2.

Was in local supermarket this morning and queuing at the till I saw the women on the till had a father christmas hat on with lights...it made me smile, you see that all the time in shops back home but no so here in Amsterdam..no other women in shop had one on...when my turn to pay , she asked me a question in Dutch about my 'loyalty points card'...I knew what she was asking and said ' Ive lost it!"..she asked me in Dutch again would I like a new one ..I said " Well I think I left here last time maybe I will ask at the front desk"...she looked at me quizzically...... and in English she asked " So , which part of Liverpool are you from?".........she was from Mash Lane, Bootle!!

[Red Raw]

Still not done any shopping. Me and the credit card are braving it this afternoon.

Ha ha, likewise - ordered some off tinternet yesterday but getting a bit late for that now so braving actual shops in a bit.  *shudder*
On the plus side, tree is half done, xmas avatar in place.  Will get there somehow, always do!   

[Pistolero]

Amsterdam Christmas Story part 2.

Was in local supermarket this morning and queuing at the till I saw the women on the till had a father christmas hat on with lights...it made me smile, you see that all the time in shops back home but no so here in Amsterdam..no other women in shop had one on...when my turn to pay , she asked me a question in Dutch about my 'loyalty points card'...I knew what she was asking and said ' Ive lost it!"..she asked me in Dutch again would I like a new one ..I said " Well I think I left here last time maybe I will ask at the front desk"...she looked at me quizzically...... and in English she asked " So , which part of Liverpool are you from?".........she was from Mash Lane, Bootle!!

you can take the girl out of Libpool........

[Buggy Eyes Alfredo]

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[CHOPPER]

but build up was becoming more and more intense with buying stuff and being knackered come Christmas Day.

If ever there is a place to enjoy a good build up, Amsterdam is the place. Unless of course, its your build up......

[AndyMuller]

Still haven’t got the tree or deccies up.


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[kesey]

Christmas is weird and celebrated by weirdos.

How did I do ?

[BlackandWhitePaul]

My 1st Christmas as a Vegetarian.

It's going to be strange   

[liversaint]

Christmas is weird and celebrated by weirdos.

How did I do ?

You would fit right in .......

[kesey]

You would fit right in .......

I actually posted a card yesterday. Iam also at the stage of thinking of what to get my little girl ( who I wont see again ). A guitar or a Liverpool top with her name Fleur Ananda Joy on the back.

[Red-Dread]

After years of attempting to, last year I finally managed to sack the whole xmas nonsense off altogether

Liberating

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

After years of attempting to, last year I finally managed to sack the whole xmas nonsense off altogether

Liberating

Well done!

I'm very jealous.

Only ever managed to do so by spending this time of year in Asia.

Dare not these days, would be too upsetting for mother. 

[damomad]

So much to hate about it bar the time off work and all that football!

[Crosby Nick]

Working til Friday and a couple of days next week. Still got a fair bit to do for early Jan.

Not feeling the festive vibes at the moment. Boo hiss!

[jason67]

After years of attempting to, last year I finally managed to sack the whole xmas nonsense off altogether

Liberating

Hats off to you mate, wish I could as I can't stand it.

Got a family that loves it though, they start planning for it in January, drives me up the fuckin wall.

[Redsnappa]

This cracked me up   

[kesey]

I can't find your post to quote Red - Dread.

Just told my Mum Iam not going to hers this year. I cant be arsed with the whole thing. I want to and need to be alone. It will be painful for me on certain levels but Iam willing to feel it . Let's pull a cracker and pretend all is good. Nah. Not for me .

[kesey]

And Happy Solstice. A big psychological boost for me.

If you listen to and watch nature from now on you can see / feel her change . The new bird songs really start kicking in and you see the flowers starting shoot in the park. Listen to her and feel her. She is beautiful. Life returns .

Jai Ma ♥