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Original poster

To be thankful Christmas is over for another year....

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Oakenbeach · 25/12/2019 13:00

Presents opened by 6am.... Dinner eaten and decorations RIPPED down and back in the loft. Roll on New Year.

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Willow2017 · 26/12/2019 13:09

I’ve paid for my tickets thank you very much, and I imagine they’re very grateful for that... At least I always buy from the confectionary stand when I arrive and get the obligatory mementos, unlike the cheapskates who bring in their own sweets and only buy one programme between them (or sometimes none at all!)

That is the most ridiculous thing yet!
So you buy a lot of plastic tat that your kids will discard 2 days later and that makes you better than anyone else because?

Do you think the actors are watching you thinking "What a wonderful person that is buying that overpriced crap just for us" ??

Motoko · 26/12/2019 13:59

Applause is what the actors want, and standing ovations are even better.

Can you imagine how they'd feel, if at the end of their performance, everyone quickly and efficiently got up and left, in their hurry to get to their cars?

alittleprivacy · 26/12/2019 14:01

I spontaneously took my DS to the roller rink last NYE not having quad skated since the 80s. 51 weeks later, I've had more fun that I've ever had in my life. Made loads of great new friends. Am able to do things that I only ever fantasised about. And as a bonus, I have athletic levels of fitness and body fat, including quite impressive abs on my formerly pregnancy and c-section wrecked tummy. I'm 41 but feel about 19.

alittleprivacy · 26/12/2019 14:06

Oh and I took DS to the rink as our day 7 of Christmas adventure because we do Christmas until Twelfthnight/Little Christmas. Kids have to endure about 5 weeks of build up to a big event (and bear in mind that as humans experience time proportionally, those 5 weeks feel like several months to them). Having it all disappear immediately after the huge high of Christmas morning/day is a rotten come down for them. I like to keep it all really special right the way through the school holidays. And it's paid out in spades for me, based on last year's day 7!!!!

Leighhalfpennysthigh · 26/12/2019 14:30

Spontaneity is for lazy people

Then I'm very happy to be lazy. I have enough organisation to run a business but away from that I want to chill and not make plans. Life is not a tick box exercise. Sometimes the failures end up the best bits, the things you do on the spur of the moment the most fun. You life sounds terribly dull.

Dipsydoodle · 26/12/2019 14:34

If you read OP's posts in the voice of Karl Pilkington it makes a lot more sense Grin

snapcrap · 26/12/2019 14:40

Well I think OP is probably pulling our collective leg a bit, though I'm sure the sentiment is there underneath it.

There is a lot of expectation at Christmas.

I'll be glad to see the back of it because we have so many health (mental and physical) issues in my immediate family this year and the pressure to HAVE FUN and MAKE THE KIDS HAPPY has been immense. However boxing day is for lolling on the sofa, snoozing, eating and watching crap so we'll enjoy today more than yesterday! Decs come down on NYD.

Happy hols everyone x

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Oakenbeach · 26/12/2019 14:46

Applause is what the actors want, and standing ovations are even better.

I don’t get applause for doing my job and I don’t suppose you do either. It’s childish.... but by all means a indulge them if you must with your clapping but I’ll be home enjoying my usual bedtime mellow birds whilst you’re still fighting
to exit the car park.

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ooooohbetty · 26/12/2019 14:50

Mellow birds GrinGrinGrin

spingly · 26/12/2019 14:56

I think OP may struggle with e,options, not wanting to applaude and see the response after the show is very odd.

I presume your sex life is scheduled also, no spontaneous advances, do you let your OH dates and times that may work for you? Do you confirm the number of minutes he has been awarded? Sounds a riot GrinGrinGrin

flapjackfairy · 26/12/2019 15:04

I can't see how you can get up at 6 ( far too late for a truly organised person by the way ) open presents (writing numerous thank you letters ) cook full Christmas lunch, eat said lunch then take down all decorations and pack them away in the attic all by 1 pm.
If you did then you must rush through it all at break neck speed so I am taking all of this with a large pinch of salt .
Do you have a dh or partnerand if you do can they always perform at the right time to meet your exact schedule ? ( envisaging schedule entry specifying exact time of orgasm to maximise your time ).

flapjackfairy · 26/12/2019 15:05

Ha ha @ Springly cross post with you ! Our minds must both be on the same wavelength !

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Oakenbeach · 26/12/2019 15:05

I presume your sex life is scheduled also, no spontaneous advances, do you let your OH dates and times that may work for you?

I can assure you there are absolutely no complaints in that department! I have a very satisfactory love life!

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Original poster
Oakenbeach · 26/12/2019 15:07

I can't see how you can get up at 6 ( far too late for a truly organised person by the way ) open presents (writing numerous thank you letters ) cook full Christmas lunch, eat said lunch then take down all decorations and pack them away in the attic all by 1 pm

Sigh, preparation is everything! 7 hours is more than enough time if you’re focussed on the job at hand!

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Ginfordinner · 26/12/2019 15:13

When I got to Mellow Birds I realised this is a wind up.

Well done OP

Verily1 · 26/12/2019 15:13

The op sounds like a high maintenance caricature- a female sheldon!

spingly · 26/12/2019 15:15

I can assure you there are absolutely no complaints in that department! I have a very satisfactory love life!

Of course you have. I mean why wouldn't you!??!? 😂

dottypotter · 26/12/2019 15:31

Your not scrooge if you don't enjoy Christmas. It's become over commercialised and people who celebrate it aren't even religious. Get out and celebrate nature and what's around you.

TinklyLittleLaugh · 26/12/2019 15:36

Do they even sell Mellow Birds any more?

Leighhalfpennysthigh · 26/12/2019 15:37

When I got to Mellow Birds I realised this is a wind up

Yep. This.

I'm sure the OP does have a satisfactory sex life. Their partner, however......

PineappleDanish · 26/12/2019 15:38

I have just been into my local Co-Op for milk and they already have the mini eggs and Cream Eggs out.

Do you work in their marketing department, OP?

legoninjago1 · 26/12/2019 15:39

Mellow birds ... love it Smile

Willow2017 · 26/12/2019 15:47

I don’t get applause for doing my job and I don’t suppose you do either. It’s childish.... but by all means a indulge them if you must with your clapping

What utter bullshit. I thought you were big on traditions op? Clapping after a theatre show, musical evening etc is the traditional way of showing appreciation.
If I have enjoyed a show I clap and cheer the same as everyone else. If I get shopping I say hello to and I thank the cashier.
I thank countless people in my daily life over the course of year for any service they provide. You sound souless and so far up your own arse you wouldn't know kindness if it bit you on it. Showing appreciation for someone's hard work is just normal to most people but obviously not you.

I will be home enjoying my usual bedtime mellow birds
Well that says it all really nobody actually drinks that pretend coffee do they?🤔🤔

Musicaltheatremum · 26/12/2019 15:48

Lots of reasons for this picture OP but she needs a full work up if bloods and a brain scan. Needs to see her GP.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 26/12/2019 15:57

@Musicaltheatremum, I agree the OP's behaviour is odd, but brain scan?

(Wrong thread, I assume?)