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To say fuck it & open the Christmas wine?

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 17:48

Fuck Christmas, fuck Mariah Cariah, fuck gift buying. I hate this charade every year. I've been dumped on a taxi driver for my teens, my ex is going away for NY and my partner hates Christmas even more than I do. Everyone is grabby and I've run out of cash. I hate feeling inadequate and unloved over it all. Gonna go and hide with the claret. Might open the special crisps, too. Fuck off Christmas. Anyone joining me?

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 17:49

Fuck off autocorrect Mariah Carey although Mariah Cariah sounds better. And I hate my neighbour's flashing Satan Claus twinkling away each night past midnight.

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Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:51

Agreed… just been diagnosed with cancer, so this year can fuck the fuck off too

blankcanvas3 · 21/12/2025 17:52

I opened the Christmas wine last night and feel much better for it. Will be doing the same at 6pm so you won’t be alone! X

AyrshireTryer · 21/12/2025 17:53

Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:51

Agreed… just been diagnosed with cancer, so this year can fuck the fuck off too

So sorry, get bladdered. Fuck it all.

IsawwhatIsaw · 21/12/2025 17:55

I’ve already attacked the Christmas chocolates, the booze is next…

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 17:57

Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:51

Agreed… just been diagnosed with cancer, so this year can fuck the fuck off too

I'm so sorry. My Mum died from cancer over Christmas when I was young, maybe this explains my fuck-you over Christmas. It was a good few decades ago before the treatments they have now. So I'm wishing you a speedy recovery and better health in 2026.

Fuck off this year, too.

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thetruthisinhere · 21/12/2025 17:58

I’ve had an arsehole of a week and still have to work this week. I opened the amarone earlier and plan to finish it tonight, it’s delicious and I deserve it. To be fair DH doesn’t even know we have it as it’s ME who did the shopping so I’m not sharing it.

Cheers all.

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 17:58

blankcanvas3 · 21/12/2025 17:52

I opened the Christmas wine last night and feel much better for it. Will be doing the same at 6pm so you won’t be alone! X

Glad I'm not alone in my fuck off thread. Thank you, I am glad you can join me. Fuck off Christmas wine, too. Chin chin. x

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thetruthisinhere · 21/12/2025 17:59

Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:51

Agreed… just been diagnosed with cancer, so this year can fuck the fuck off too

Sorry to hear that, drink all the wine you want today.

travailtotravel · 21/12/2025 17:59

Just go for it. There's so much pressure at this time of year and so much is unnecessary. Just do what you need to fo!

Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:59

CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 17:57

I'm so sorry. My Mum died from cancer over Christmas when I was young, maybe this explains my fuck-you over Christmas. It was a good few decades ago before the treatments they have now. So I'm wishing you a speedy recovery and better health in 2026.

Fuck off this year, too.

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Thanks.
Sorry, didn’t mean to derail your thread. My Christmas wine is well and truly open

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:00

thetruthisinhere · 21/12/2025 17:58

I’ve had an arsehole of a week and still have to work this week. I opened the amarone earlier and plan to finish it tonight, it’s delicious and I deserve it. To be fair DH doesn’t even know we have it as it’s ME who did the shopping so I’m not sharing it.

Cheers all.

Amarone! That is true fuck-off-christmas spirit. christmas with a little c cos you drank the big wine! I'm one glass down and in awe of your style. Will you buy it again before the "big day" (fuck off with the big day shit, too).

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Fascinate · 21/12/2025 18:01

I opened the xmas port last week. Go for it

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:01

Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:59

Thanks.
Sorry, didn’t mean to derail your thread. My Christmas wine is well and truly open

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Not at all. You've enhanced and not derailed. I'm just sorry you are unwell. It's a fucking shit time of year at the best of times. Hoping the very best for you and sending good wishes.

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:02

Fascinate · 21/12/2025 18:01

I opened the xmas port last week. Go for it

I finished that last night and vowed not to drink again. But it's so hard. Such a loud and smelly time of year. Will rebuy it when I get paid on the 23rd. Fuck off work with your fucking late payments too.

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Elsvieta · 21/12/2025 18:03

Hey, it's winter solstice, that merits opening a bottle.

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:03

IsawwhatIsaw · 21/12/2025 17:55

I’ve already attacked the Christmas chocolates, the booze is next…

Christmas chocs next on my list. I've bought the After Eights selection box 3 times already this season. Fuck off special christmas food that makes me binge.

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Dustyfustyoldcarcass · 21/12/2025 18:04

I'm getting to this point. My Dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer recently. Had to do the Christmas shopping, organising and deal with finishing up at work on top of this, and feel too tired to appreciate it's Christmas. It's just an extra thing to do, but I want to make it special for the family too for obvious reason. So I'm conflicted, but maybe wine will help with that? 🤔

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:04

Elsvieta · 21/12/2025 18:03

Hey, it's winter solstice, that merits opening a bottle.

That is the only good thing about this season.

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Dustyfustyoldcarcass · 21/12/2025 18:05

CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:03

Christmas chocs next on my list. I've bought the After Eights selection box 3 times already this season. Fuck off special christmas food that makes me binge.

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😂 My OH and eldest son are like a pack of gremlins eating their way through the Christmas treats already. They have already devoured one After Eights box and I am NOT replacing it.

Goldengirl123 · 21/12/2025 18:06

I just have!

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:06

Dustyfustyoldcarcass · 21/12/2025 18:04

I'm getting to this point. My Dad has been diagnosed with terminal cancer recently. Had to do the Christmas shopping, organising and deal with finishing up at work on top of this, and feel too tired to appreciate it's Christmas. It's just an extra thing to do, but I want to make it special for the family too for obvious reason. So I'm conflicted, but maybe wine will help with that? 🤔

I'm so sorry. This time of year just rubs salt into wounds. Exactly that, an extra thing to do and I'm sorry you have this added pressure. Totally understand - and been there - over the wanting to make it special. You need extra special wine! Thinking of you, I really have been in that position and feel extra wounded at being on my own and having to go through this rigmarole every year.

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Dustyfustyoldcarcass · 21/12/2025 18:07

Bobishere · 21/12/2025 17:51

Agreed… just been diagnosed with cancer, so this year can fuck the fuck off too

Sorry to hear this and wishing you all the best in your treatment. Fuck Christmas and definitely fuck cancer.

Myfridgeiscool · 21/12/2025 18:10

We started on the Christmas crisps a few days ago. Replenished at Tesco on the way to riding this afternoon.
I'm just going to the fridge for wine now. Cheers!
@Bobishere sorry to hear your news. Hope you’re on the treatment conveyor belt right now or will be in the near future. 💪💪💪

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CosmicUnderpants · 21/12/2025 18:12

Myfridgeiscool · 21/12/2025 18:10

We started on the Christmas crisps a few days ago. Replenished at Tesco on the way to riding this afternoon.
I'm just going to the fridge for wine now. Cheers!
@Bobishere sorry to hear your news. Hope you’re on the treatment conveyor belt right now or will be in the near future. 💪💪💪

Well done. Yes, probably I ate the Christmas crisps several times last week but blanked it. This year always means disordered eating, fuck that, too. Enjoy the wine, chin chin!

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