Meenzer 14145 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I'd forgotten how stressed my fella gets at his parents', which stresses me out in turn. *And* it's a largely dry household. Graagh. Bring on lunch with his alkie grandparents tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39200 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas Chaps and Ladies. I'm now installed in the kitchen, making lunch, Keith Floyd style. and John Cooper Clark on Radio6. Best gift so far, Mophie Juice pack Air for my iPhone - let the pornathon begin Best moment, my son squeaking with delight as he opened his Car Transporter ( With 3 Mercs on the back, Posh ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14145 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh and merry Christmas everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39200 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonamental 0 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas! How many of you were up at ridiculous o'clock this morning then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Not me, I don't have kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas! How many of you were up at ridiculous o'clock this morning then? Not too bad, something like half five and sent them back to bed with their stockings until about 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39200 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Mine surfaced at 6am, which is when they normally get up anyway, so .... Result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 724 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Christmas all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9270 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I'll update later, but sisters couldn't maintain the ultimate shit present stakes forever, but my Great Aunt picked up the slack. Have to tell you this though; My Dad just blew all gifts out of the water. Just presented my Mam the 4 medals her late father won in the war, which had been stolen just before we moved my Gran out of their house. She wept, my sisters wept, the bigot wept, my dad got choked up... Not a dry eye in the house. Apart from me. Obviously. What? Shaddup there's dust in my eyes. It's a very dusty time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 What a lovely gift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonamental 0 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 That's brilliant. Quick question though, is it one of your sisters who is the bigot, or is that the aunt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9270 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Great Aunt is the bigot. Yeah Ant that's already been taken care of. Got to get in touch with a mate whose dad makes presentation boxes to see if I can't sort out something for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39200 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 "Quote Location of story: Boulogne, France 1940 "He displayed courage and initative of the highest order during the German occupation of Boulogne. He entered the Citadel on the 23rd of May, when the enemy were in the town, and assisted another Signalman in operating and finally demolishing an isolated guns operations room. Finally he made his way through the enemy occupied town to the docks. Here he became isolated by enemy snipers, and only escaped by diving into the harbour. After a long swim across the harbour he clung to a jetty piling for some sixteen hours, until pulled aboard a destroyer (HMS Windsor) by a rope of rifle slings." On the reverse side of the medal are inscribed the words "Last Man Out" " Fucking Hell! What a lad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Should probably get them valued and insured Why do you think they went missing the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 The bairn has had a lovely day, I'm glad it's all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Glad to hear it. From what I've read he seems to have taken difficult circumstances well - so if he's had a good day today you've nailed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Glad to hear it. From what I've read he seems to have taken difficult circumstances well - so if he's had a good day today you've nailed it He's been amazing despite being passed from pillar to post recently. He's back to his dad's tomorrow as I have to go back to work. Thank you for your message on here last night too Tom - I didn't get the chance to reply but it was really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I had similar experiences as a kid so I empathise I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Absolutely belting xmas dinner that my aunt and i cooked up...except we forgot the pigs in blankets. Did turkey crown and a beef joint in the same tray and used the meat juices mixed in with the veg blanching water as the gravy base. Also stirred in cranberry sauce and a bit of black pepper. Epic gravy. Tried Jun Tanaka's roast potatoes and they came out brilliantly. Audibly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Superb. Even had everyone nomming the sprouts. Blanched them for 4 mins then sauteed them with some cranberry sauce for another 6 until they started to caramelise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Perfect end to a really brilliant Christmas Day. Everyone heads to bed and I get to chill with the final four episodes of Sopranos season two. And to think the day started with a £40 Turkey Crown that had gone bad. Luckily a joint of Beef and a Turkey joint that oldest daughter had in her fridge saved the day. Now looking forward to a great Boxing Day out with the family before the big match in the pub. It's been such a special day today I just have this feeling that we will win tomorrow. And if we don't, Cest la vie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35659 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 It's been such a special day today I just have this feeling that we will win tomorrow. And if we don't, Cest la vie. Manager a busted flush who can't pick a team to save his life according to you. But we'll go to Old Trafford and win cos Santa was good to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Manager a busted flush who can't pick a team to save his life according to you. But we'll go to Old Trafford and win cos Santa was good to you. The magic of Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Did you get Robo Hoover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hitting the sales today......... For tropical fish! Massive brownie points scored with the fish tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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