Christmas 2020

*wrinkles nose*

*grins*
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So what are you all doing for xmas?

Hahaha @ Al Fresco. My initial reading of al fresco is 'naked' I don't know why as I always correct myself immediately.

That sounds like a nice tradition, I presume you have an under cover venue, or is it a 'rain or shine, we're going for it anyway.'

Those busy times must have been 'interesting'.

Hey, that sounds like my kittens lol...

I like seeing the little kids on xmas day going past on their new bikes etc. That always makes me smile.

Vicarious living? Guilty.

We'll be staying home. Usually we go to my SO's mother's house. Although, things had been different due to our dogs last year... their health is declining, so we already had to leave earlier than we normally would. It would have probably been that way this time as well, so it is working out okay.

I need to start looking for presents. I usually buy stuff from Amazon to ship to houses if not giving money lol

These days I ask my daughter what she wants and its always practical stuff.. Her husband had a wish this year new bath towels because he told her 'your mum buys really nice ones '
Plus they are each getting new clogs, handmade from willow by a local craftsman..

Are you ill, Karen? 

Sorry to brag but Ive done the gifts wrapped and sent. Ive written the cards and sent the ones for overseas.
Yesterday I put the tree up (yes it is an all day job.. Mostly because I have to walk up and down the stairs a hundred times to get everything from the loft.

Ive got a lot of my secret Christmas goodies hidden away in the store cupboard .. I buy a little each time I go shopping in the weeks leading up to December. My mincemeat is now ready and the first mince pies will be made this weekend..

Thats it Cassie, I'm not talking to you...lol...

I'm an atheist (well, agnostic) and don't celebrate any holidays. I lowkey moved away from my ex-girlfriend about a week before xmas last year so I wouldn't be there to begrudgingly celebrate with her and her daughters (4 and 11 y.o. now). I did assemble a children's kitchen in about 4 hours and put a huge blanket over it while my ex was at work (she worked overnight before quitting a few days after I moved) and the kids were asleep.

I was reluctant to comment here about that because I seem evil, like the Grinch, but someone has privately convinced me to participate instead of lurking.

Edit: When my niece was younger (she's 16 now), and I was dating another woman back in 2007 (were together for 6 years) who had a son the same age as my niece, I bought them a lot of xmas gifts which was out of character for me. I think kids make the holidays special or something. Lol

I am also an atheist, and would even describe myself an an enthusiast. I think the deal is, if they don't preach at me, I won't respond.

Xmas and kids, that is all about vicarious living imo, and yes it's great. 

I love seeing kids going past my house at xmas, with their new bikes, prams, puppies etc 


Joking about the puppies.