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Christmas Countdown
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Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:00 am
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:40 pm
There's always that one person who reminds you that you best get your act together.. and let's you know that you should be Christmas shopping!!! lol..
HO HO HO... I better go.. and get my act together.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.. toys in every store.. but the prettiest sight you'll see, is the holly that will be, on your own front door. (-:
HO HO HO... I better go.. and get my act together.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.. toys in every store.. but the prettiest sight you'll see, is the holly that will be, on your own front door. (-:
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:50 pm
I think "P" posted, asking how many days til Christmas. lol
I really am going to try to enjoy the snow this year.
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Well, off to work now!
I really am going to try to enjoy the snow this year.
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Well, off to work now!
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:55 pm
Enjoy that snow for me please Breezey. We will probably be melting. No Bing Crosby Christmas's here. Have a great day. ((((Hugs)))) (-:
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:15 am
It is morning here now. 
I will try to get some lovely winter pictures and all that good stuff! lol
I will try to get some lovely winter pictures and all that good stuff! lol
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:24 pm
Would love to see them.. Bring on the snow. We are fast approaching our Summer which starts on December 1.. the heat is already here with places already reaching 45 degrees celcius today and on high fire alert.. with fires already raging in parts. This is unheard of so early in the year. Luckily we are only expecting about 30 with a cool change in the early arvo.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:53 am
It's odd to think of any place having summer when winter is coming here.
Yet.. it's been really odd... not too bad cold wise.
Yet.. it's been really odd... not too bad cold wise.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:32 am
I feel the same Breezey. I don't think we have ever had snow here at Christmas ... it has been really cold but not snow.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:53 am
At least we now have Black Friday out of the way. It really is something we don't want over here, and I didn't get any bargains!
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:04 am
I don't "do" black Friday, but had to go to work in the early afternoon and driving stunk!! People drive like idiots, not giving thought to what they are doing!
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:36 am
Black Friday is the day following [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] (the fourth Thursday of November). Since at least the 1930s, it has been regarded as the beginning of the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] in the US, and most major retailers open very early (and more recently during overnight hours) and offer promotional sales. Black Friday is not an official holiday, but California and some other states observe "The Day After Thanksgiving" as a holiday for state government employees, sometimes in lieu of another federal holiday such as [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Many non-retail employees and schools have both Thanksgiving and the following Friday off, which, along with the following regular weekend, makes it a four-day weekend, thereby increasing the number of potential shoppers. It has routinely been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005,[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] although news reports, which at that time were inaccurate,[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] have described it as the busiest shopping day of the year for a much longer period of time.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Similar stories resurface year upon year at this time, portraying hysteria and shortage of stock, creating a state of [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].
For many years, it was common for retailers to open at 6:00 a.m., but in the late 2000s many had crept to 5:00 or 4:00. This was taken to a new extreme in 2011, when several retailers (including [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) opened at midnight for the first time.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] In 2012, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and several other retailers announced that they would open most of their stores at 8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, prompting calls for a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] among some workers.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] In 2014 stores such as [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] opened at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day while stores such as [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] opened at 6:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Three states, Rhode Island, Maine, and Massachusetts, prohibit large supermarkets, big box stores, and department stores from opening on Thanksgiving, due to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
There have been reports of violence occurring between shoppers on Black Friday. Since 2006, there have been 7 reported deaths and 98 injuries throughout the United States.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] It is common for prospective shoppers to camp out over the Thanksgiving holiday in an effort to secure a place in front of the line and thus a better chance at getting desired items. This poses a significant safety risk (such as the use of propane and generators in the most elaborate cases, and in general, the blocking of emergency access and fire lanes, causing at least one city to ban the practice.)[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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I can't believe how people will practically run over others just to get a "deal"
Talk about following as a herd!
For many years, it was common for retailers to open at 6:00 a.m., but in the late 2000s many had crept to 5:00 or 4:00. This was taken to a new extreme in 2011, when several retailers (including [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) opened at midnight for the first time.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] In 2012, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and several other retailers announced that they would open most of their stores at 8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, prompting calls for a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] among some workers.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] In 2014 stores such as [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] opened at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day while stores such as [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] opened at 6:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Three states, Rhode Island, Maine, and Massachusetts, prohibit large supermarkets, big box stores, and department stores from opening on Thanksgiving, due to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
There have been reports of violence occurring between shoppers on Black Friday. Since 2006, there have been 7 reported deaths and 98 injuries throughout the United States.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] It is common for prospective shoppers to camp out over the Thanksgiving holiday in an effort to secure a place in front of the line and thus a better chance at getting desired items. This poses a significant safety risk (such as the use of propane and generators in the most elaborate cases, and in general, the blocking of emergency access and fire lanes, causing at least one city to ban the practice.)[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
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I can't believe how people will practically run over others just to get a "deal"
Talk about following as a herd!
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:13 am
Just to add:
The name Black Friday comes from the accounting aspects where shops move from the red and into the black covering their costs for the year and moving into a trading profit.
Last year saw the introduction of Black Friday on a wide front over here to encourage shoppers through the door by offering a small number of give away loss leaders. This resulted in fights and near riot situations. Some chains have decided not to repeat the mistake and have spread encouragement on a less focused timeline.
Perhaps this will thin the crowds during the January sales (although I somehow doubt it!) where people like me can cautiously venture out and risk their lives for a few essentials.
The name Black Friday comes from the accounting aspects where shops move from the red and into the black covering their costs for the year and moving into a trading profit.
Last year saw the introduction of Black Friday on a wide front over here to encourage shoppers through the door by offering a small number of give away loss leaders. This resulted in fights and near riot situations. Some chains have decided not to repeat the mistake and have spread encouragement on a less focused timeline.
Perhaps this will thin the crowds during the January sales (although I somehow doubt it!) where people like me can cautiously venture out and risk their lives for a few essentials.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:21 am
I see what you did....P wrote:Just like life then!
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:26 am
Having computer issues again... just a warning if I am gone.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:30 am
You've just missed some good deals on new computers. How are you at American Football tactics at sales?
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:33 am
No deal is worth fighting, being rude, etc..
I don't care if I have to pay more... I still want to be able to look at myself in the mirror and know I didn't have to become nasty to save a dollar.
I don't need a computer... something just isn't right with the monitor.. it keeps turning off. Trying to figure if I need new cords or what...
I don't care if I have to pay more... I still want to be able to look at myself in the mirror and know I didn't have to become nasty to save a dollar.
I don't need a computer... something just isn't right with the monitor.. it keeps turning off. Trying to figure if I need new cords or what...
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:05 am
If in doubt give it a clout!
Perhaps Father Chrstmas will leave one in your stocking. Have you been good?
Perhaps Father Chrstmas will leave one in your stocking. Have you been good?
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:16 am
Father Christmas, Santa...whomever... I believe there's been a budget cut and expenses need to be justified. lol
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:23 pm
So that is what Black Friday is about.. Sounds like madness to me. In our little town with a population of around 15,000.. more people can be seen shopping every Thursday.. market day.. when the cow cockies come to town to buy and sell their cattle. There is no desperate mad rush of extra people at Christmas time. I will say that in the bigger cities it is a different story. Glad I don't live with people sheep.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:10 am
I guess we have more of everything over here (except breathing space).
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:17 am
For me...24 days and 16 hours until Christmas!!
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:30 am
I've just had one, including new year.
Another Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks, including another new year.
Then the real one (not hotel hype)
Another Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks, including another new year.
Then the real one (not hotel hype)
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by Breezey Breezey Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:15 am
Well, you've been busy!
I think... I'm learning to be a santa more often... at other times now.
I think... I'm learning to be a santa more often... at other times now.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:07 pm
It's just a cunning ploy so that the hotels don't have to reprint the menus.
day 1: get what your given (unless you specified 3months ago when you booked)
day 2: Christmas Eve menu (including Christmas pud)
day 3: Christmas Day menu (including turkey & new potatoes)
day 4: Boxing Day menu (including roast beef & Yorkshire pud)
day 5: New Years Eve menu (including lamb & mint sauce)
day 6: New Years Day menu (what ever's left from the week before)
Day 7: cases 5.30am breakfast 6.30am depart 7.15am (day 1 for next lot)
always soup (related to previous days main course)
always Chefs special (in theory something always sounds nice you would like, always guaranteed to disappoint)
always assorted icecream/jelly and icecream
always cheese and biscuits
This all starts about October when the Christmas decorations go up and last years menus come out of storage!
The hotel may show willing and give a small gift:
for her, a tea towel with the hotel motif (did NOT go down well with the ladies)
for him, a 20 piece jigsaw with the hotel motif (or 19 pieces if you're unlucky)
Alternatively:
A unisex key fob and luggage label with the hotel motif.
The various methods people find to demonstrate their contempt with such tacky gifts are truely inspiring. However it does not prevent senile grannies from leaving over generous tips to compensate exploited and underpaid employees who have singularly provided a sub standard service throughout the "Christmas" weeks holiday.
Do I sound cynical? Oops, was that a question in the wrong section.......
day 1: get what your given (unless you specified 3months ago when you booked)
day 2: Christmas Eve menu (including Christmas pud)
day 3: Christmas Day menu (including turkey & new potatoes)
day 4: Boxing Day menu (including roast beef & Yorkshire pud)
day 5: New Years Eve menu (including lamb & mint sauce)
day 6: New Years Day menu (what ever's left from the week before)
Day 7: cases 5.30am breakfast 6.30am depart 7.15am (day 1 for next lot)
always soup (related to previous days main course)
always Chefs special (in theory something always sounds nice you would like, always guaranteed to disappoint)
always assorted icecream/jelly and icecream
always cheese and biscuits
This all starts about October when the Christmas decorations go up and last years menus come out of storage!
The hotel may show willing and give a small gift:
for her, a tea towel with the hotel motif (did NOT go down well with the ladies)
for him, a 20 piece jigsaw with the hotel motif (or 19 pieces if you're unlucky)
Alternatively:
A unisex key fob and luggage label with the hotel motif.
The various methods people find to demonstrate their contempt with such tacky gifts are truely inspiring. However it does not prevent senile grannies from leaving over generous tips to compensate exploited and underpaid employees who have singularly provided a sub standard service throughout the "Christmas" weeks holiday.
Do I sound cynical? Oops, was that a question in the wrong section.......
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:05 pm
lol P...
Does December seem like a really short month to others too? I know it's a question but it's related to Christmas. Every year Christmas comes quicker in December.. or am I just getting older? lol
Does December seem like a really short month to others too? I know it's a question but it's related to Christmas. Every year Christmas comes quicker in December.. or am I just getting older? lol
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:54 am
Both is always good.. lol But honest y is best.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:11 am
Tact and honesty, must be Christmas coming. Season of goodwill to all ?????????
I'll just compliment you by saying you're nowhere as old as me (and you aren't catching me up! ).
I'll just compliment you by saying you're nowhere as old as me (and you aren't catching me up! ).
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:28 pm
I thank you for the compliment and return one to you P.. There is NO AGE after 50.. so that makes us even.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by P Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:47 pm
OK, you've stumped me completely. There just is no answer to that.
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Re: Christmas Countdown
by lorry p Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:06 am
Just think... that makes you and probably most of us here, all 50 forever. lol (-:
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