Countdown to Christmas part 2

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Wow! Part two!!

8 months to go

DH took me to the Berlin Christmas markets as a treat last December. It was so much fun! A lot colder than I expected. The difference between -1 - 3 versus 4-8 degrees was a lot! Amazing fun though, didn't really buy stuff to bring back as a lot of it stuff I really wouldn't buy if not for the novelty of the setting, but did buy lots of food and drink while wandering around.

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I mentioned a Christmas Market to DH , his little eyes lit up at the thought of Belgian Beer Tents

"With or without the DC"? he asked.

Mmmmm without I reckon. DS will be 18 and wouldn't go for it.
DD might like it but I reckon she'd get after a while .

Sounds great Flash, I bet the atmosphere was fantastic?
Good luck on your search 70. As Denise once said (Royle), "Christmas isn't really for children."

Oh rip denise royle aka caroline aherne!
So sad to think we will never see another royle family ( or victoria wood ) christmas special !

@73kittycat73 I saw your tweet 😁 I love Christmas UK, I've been obsessed a fan for about five years now. It wouldn't be Christmas without them. Christmas in July is so well covered - I'm already lusting after just about everything! They're such friendly chaps too

I adore Christmas markets. I don't care how bad or good they are, as long as I can go after dark and eat hot roasted chestnuts and drink copious volumes of mulled wine

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Ah 70 you beat me to it

I am babysitting my niece and dog sitting 2 puppies tonight. Everyone is snoring their heads off!

I love a Christmas market. I managed to drag DH to one a few years ago. He was very reluctant until he realised that they also sell lots of food and beer. He is now a fan.

Prague was beautiful but I also quite like Bath if we're not able to go abroad 🎄

Hi QuimJongUn, does that make me famous then? I've been following them on their site for about 2-3 years. No blogs so far this year but they are tweeting the Christmas ranges, so that's something.
Oh yes, 70, it is the first! Wow, the year is going so quick. (She says thinking it's only two months 'till the BERS> )

Buy > I mean . (Fullstop) lol

My claim to
Fame for the Christmas uk site is that my tree was on it a couple of years ago

I need a new tree. Our real one isn't going to survive until Christmas, sadly.

Where can I get a decent pre-lit one which isn't going to cost a small fortune?!

NoWordForFluffy have you tried Argos online? I know they have a slimline pop up tree for about a fiver. They might have other offers on?

I got a lovely one for the dining room from Wilkinson's last year. Our main tree was from B&Q but it's a right balls ache to put together compared to the Wilko one.

RIP fluffy's tree 🌲

I vaguely looked at Argos. I'd rather pay enough to get something good, but not a daft amount. Maybe £80 ish or so? I'll look again.

I didn't look at Wilko; will rectify that.

Poor tree! 🎄 😢

I'd love a Balsma Hill tree but they are £££££

I'm planning to watch QVC CIJ (Christmas in July) , though I'll be at work on the day, I can wait up till midnight and if its a tree, order one.
Last time they did a TSV (Todays Special Value) they sold out really quick.
And they do lengthy demonstrations, rather than a photo still.

Our last tree was an Amazon or eBay rush job which arrived on the 20th Dec many years ago and I hated it , even hours spent arranging and wrapping lights and baubles, there wasn't an "Ahhhhh^ sigh of love.
Last year we recycled it , so this year, I'll buy one I like

I'll be at work then too...hmmmm!

Balsam Hill are lovely (and on sale now), but I can't justify £170 on a tree! I wish I could!

I got this one in the end (6ft), with a 10% welcome discount:

www.werchristmas.co.uk/collections/pre-lit-christmas-trees/products/grand-alaskan-fir-pre-lit-multi-function-christmas-tree-with-warm-white-led-lights-8-setting-controller-easy-build-hinged-branches?variant=35889042945

That's lovely.

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Still waiting to stop feeling festive and start feeling summery again, but it's not happening! I've been awake since 7am (DS still asleep!!!!) so I've been enjoying baby kicks and doing online shopping for Christmas.
If anyone is looking for personalised clothing/gifts, My 1st Years currently have up to 50% off.
In terms of trees, I'm going for a really small real one this year, but our fake tree was from B&Q 2/3 years ago and it's really good quality for what we paid.

Ooh that's a good one, Fluffy!

I spent bloody hours trying to find a reasonable tree! The things I now know about artificial trees which I didn't before! 🎄😂

Hopefully it's a nice tree and lasts a good few years.

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Where did everybody go?! It's a bit quiet in here!

I was doing stuff all weekend (sailing and prepping for interview and hosting family) but currently on the train to work

Hi

Morning all, I've been busy over the weekend preparing/packing for my holiday in 2 weeks and redecorating the dining room. I have made time for some Christmas activities, I've started putting together my hampers. I'm currently sat on the trail enjoying the view of the pond whilst my Dd enjoys a nap, I'm just going over my lists and checking my spreadsheet. Hope you've all had a lovely weekend