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To harshly judge you 'Christmas Walkers'

199 replies

mumofoneAloneandwell · 27/12/2025 22:51

Schitts Creek Do Not Want GIF by CBC

Sit down, binge eat and watch, put your feet up, get the dildo out, whatever you need to do but gosh, don't go for a walk!

If you think i am being unreasonable, i am judging you 🥰

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ella455 · 27/12/2025 22:53

I went skiing on Christmas! Horror!!

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 27/12/2025 22:53

Hard agree.

Also, it was seriously chilly here Christmas Day…

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 22:55

I have a young terrier so if I want to relax, theee walks it is, Christmas or not. Besides, the Christmas dog walks are the best of the year because there’s hardly anyone else around to spoil it!

FunnyOrca · 27/12/2025 22:55

A whole day inside?!!!?!!? With my family???!!

Give that a try and you’ll be joining us on the Christmas walk! 😂

mumofoneAloneandwell · 27/12/2025 22:56

FunnyOrca · 27/12/2025 22:55

A whole day inside?!!!?!!? With my family???!!

Give that a try and you’ll be joining us on the Christmas walk! 😂

😄😄😄

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scalt · 27/12/2025 22:56

But then, who will see your Christmas decs, or you waving your arms around as you try out the new Wii?

(This was a common sight in living rooms, when the first Wii console came out,)

countdowntonap · 27/12/2025 22:56

Eh? I walk after every meal all year round. Great for the digestive system and general health.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 27/12/2025 22:57

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 22:55

I have a young terrier so if I want to relax, theee walks it is, Christmas or not. Besides, the Christmas dog walks are the best of the year because there’s hardly anyone else around to spoil it!

sad oh my god GIF by Lifetime

Three walks? A day? Each day?

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Thingscouldntgetanyworse · 27/12/2025 22:57

I haven’t left my house since Christmas Eve haha

NoWordForFluffy · 27/12/2025 22:57

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 22:55

I have a young terrier so if I want to relax, theee walks it is, Christmas or not. Besides, the Christmas dog walks are the best of the year because there’s hardly anyone else around to spoil it!

Not round here. I saw loads of people meandering around, letting their off lead dogs gallop around out of their sight! I'm glad they're not usually about when I am.

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 22:58

mumofoneAloneandwell · 27/12/2025 22:57

Three walks? A day? Each day?

Yes, but I enjoy walking and live in the Lake District with lots of lovely places to wander around, so it’s not really a chore.

SeriousTissues · 27/12/2025 22:58

Didn’t walk Christmas Day but been to the gym four days this week and been on three walks!

Catholica · 27/12/2025 22:59

I love a Christmas walk. Didn’t walk much today and I’m feeling really urgh. Also for me the spiritual side of Christmas is best found in the natural world, so I want to get out there.

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 22:59

NoWordForFluffy · 27/12/2025 22:57

Not round here. I saw loads of people meandering around, letting their off lead dogs gallop around out of their sight! I'm glad they're not usually about when I am.

I think I saw three other dog walkers total, and it was a lovely sunny (but cold) day. Maybe it was the times of day I went out.

PurpleCoo · 27/12/2025 22:59

But the Christmas Day walk is lovely. Everyone happy and smiling, wishing everyone you see a Merry Christmas. Lots of dogs running around playing and happy in the fields/parks/meadows/beach/dales. Half the dogs in Christmas outfits, half the owners in Christmas hats or some sort of Christmas apparel.

What a humbug you are 🤣

PodMom · 27/12/2025 23:00

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 22:55

I have a young terrier so if I want to relax, theee walks it is, Christmas or not. Besides, the Christmas dog walks are the best of the year because there’s hardly anyone else around to spoil it!

Don’t say that, I’m picking a terrier puppy up tomorrow 🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈🙈

Kibble19 · 27/12/2025 23:00

I was forced lucky enough to take my son to the nearest big park yesterday with his new ride on car. Place was heaving with Christmas walkers. Beanies, reusable coffee cups, Dry Robes and socks over leggings aplenty.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 27/12/2025 23:00

SeriousTissues · 27/12/2025 22:58

Didn’t walk Christmas Day but been to the gym four days this week and been on three walks!

No Way Do Not Want GIF

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HoorayHattie · 27/12/2025 23:00

I miss seeing all the parents out with children with brand new bikes or dolls prams . . . . this used to be a regular sight on Christmas/Boxing Day when I was a child in the 1960's.

2026Panther · 27/12/2025 23:00

Well we didn't leave the house on Christmas Day because it's too busy. We went for beautiful circa 2 hour walks on both Xmas Eve and Boxing Day though.

We've had the absolute most glorious weather this week (S Wales). Not a drop of rain, not a cloud in the sky, just perfect unbroken clear blue skies. I've never known it like this over Xmas and we've made the most of it. Thick coat and sunglasses weather.

ilovesooty · 27/12/2025 23:01

If my mobility were good enough I'd certainly have gone for a walk.

DahlsChickenz · 27/12/2025 23:01

I have a five year old who is like a Labrador on crack so for my own sanity I need to get us out for a vigorous walk every day, Christmas included!

ThatMintMember · 27/12/2025 23:02

I'm with you! I've never ever gone on a walk on Christmas Day. I like to stay inside the house in my Christmas bubble not seeing anyone but my family haha.

Inwhitelights · 27/12/2025 23:02

But my gym was closed so what else was I meant to do? 🤨

TerrierCharmer · 27/12/2025 23:02

PodMom · 27/12/2025 23:00

Don’t say that, I’m picking a terrier puppy up tomorrow 🤣🤣🙈🙈🙈🙈

Oh, they are the best dogs, I’ve had terriers all my life. Some are much more laidback than my current one, so fingers crossed 😂 Totally worth it even if you do get a mad one with no off switch.