villa4europe Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 17/11/2022 at 18:07, useless said: Stollen I think my favorite of all the Christmas cakes, I first tried it when dad bought some from Aldi and I haven't looked back since, I try and get some every year. Stollen is dangerous stuff, got to be the marzipan one not the butter one, weirdly the same manufacturer that supplies Aldi UK supply them here too and its cheaper in the UK I'm making it this week for the first time ever looking forward to it Also recommend lebkuchen herzen, little gingerbread hearts covered in dark chocolate with apricot jam in the middle, they might be even better than stollen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Last year I had to get stollen from sainsburys and it didn't taste anywhere near as nice as Aldi's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 hours ago, villa4europe said: Also recommend lebkuchen herzen, little gingerbread hearts covered in dark chocolate with apricot jam in the middle, they might be even better than stollen You need lots of both for a good Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2022 Started seeing more and more houses with the lights on. People are flippin bonkers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted November 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 Already watched Polar Express a few times with the nipper and half of Elf. Had loads of mince pies, got some nice icicle lights on the front of house and my inflatables are up (6ft Santa, 6ft Snowman with penguins, and a 5 foot Christmas Minion.) Bought a Christmas table cloth and napkins today and I'm going to get a tree over the weekend. Just call me Sparky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 4 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Already watched Polar Express a few times with the nipper and half of Elf. Had loads of mince pies, got some nice icicle lights on the front of house and my inflatables are up (6ft Santa, 6ft Snowman with penguins, and a 5 foot Christmas Minion.) Bought a Christmas table cloth and napkins today and I'm going to get a tree over the weekend. Just call me Sparky. Other people don’t like this so can you please stop. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 5 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Already watched Polar Express a few times with the nipper and half of Elf. Had loads of mince pies, got some nice icicle lights on the front of house and my inflatables are up (6ft Santa, 6ft Snowman with penguins, and a 5 foot Christmas Minion.) Bought a Christmas table cloth and napkins today and I'm going to get a tree over the weekend. Just call me Sparky. I had to switch over quickly because Trading Places was on the other day. It's got to wait till December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 For when December comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 20/11/2022 at 13:32, sidcow said: Apparently we're not having a Christmas party this year as we just didn't book anything early enough. Yeah right. Instead they're shovelling a bit of money at each team to pay towards the team meal we always go for anyway in addition to the main Christmas party. I love a good Christmas Party ah i'm the opposite, i prefer the smaller do's. last year we had about 15 of us and had a right good knees up this year it's a 180 people big event, senior MDs coming down from london etc, and we've already had the 'talk' about how one should behave at such an event. and we have to pay for most of it ourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Weekend after this one I think we’ll put the decorations up (2-4th). We’ve got an extra freezer in the garage so have been buying Christmas food as we go to avoid a massive one off expensive shopping bill. We’ll get the fresh stuff just before. Pretty much got all the presents now too. Just need to grab a phone for my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 23, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, tomav84 said: and we have to pay for most of it ourselves! I just wouldnt go 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 12 hours ago, sidcow said: Started seeing more and more houses with the lights on. People are flippin bonkers. very close to the 4 week window now in fairness. I'd be sympathetic. Though we fully plan to get ours and the tree up this week when we stop being ill. Had a long weekend in london to see a couple of shows and enjoy mulled wine under all the lights etc, and developed a **** off cold on day 2 ( wasn't covid, took 2 tests but bloody felt like it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 hour ago, bickster said: I just wouldnt go i considered it...but i'm sure it'll be fun in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Perhaps as I get older I become more of a grumpy word removed but I just can't be bothered with works Xmas parties mainly cos of the expense of getting there and back if i don't drive, hotel room for the night if i do, but that probably means I'll still be over the legal limit to drive back the next morning. My inability to keep my gob shut when other sneaky effers are making the verbal bullets about the management. Being "nice" to those I wouldn't wee on if they were on fire just cos they're sat next to me; glancing in a pervy way at the office juniors in their impossibly tight and short party dresses....then remembering that I have a niece that age. Oh yeah, also the forced zanyness of the MD (like Teresa May's dancing to the podium that time) and the sycophants lapping it up in the pathetic hope of a payrise next year. But yeah, its probably me that has the problem 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 23, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 23, 2022 Christmas idea for those of you struggling to buy yourselves nice things. I think I'm going to invest in a Herman Miller Aeron desk chair this Christmas for my posture and primarily my lower back. They're the Rolls Royce of desk chairs and brand new they're a small fortune (for a chair), but you can get them refurbished/reconditioned on the likes of eBay for sensible money. That'll be my treat for me, and my back will thank me for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, mottaloo said: Perhaps as I get older I become more of a grumpy word removed but I just can't be bothered with works Xmas parties mainly cos of the expense of getting there and back if i don't drive, hotel room for the night if i do, but that probably means I'll still be over the legal limit to drive back the next morning. My inability to keep my gob shut when other sneaky effers are making the verbal bullets about the management. Being "nice" to those I wouldn't wee on if they were on fire just cos they're sat next to me; glancing in a pervy way at the office juniors in their impossibly tight and short party dresses....then remembering that I have a niece that age. Oh yeah, also the forced zanyness of the MD (like Teresa May's dancing to the podium that time) and the sycophants lapping it up in the pathetic hope of a payrise next year. But yeah, its probably me that has the problem Miserable git But yes, I agree 100% I like a good Xmas party... or do I like the memory of what they were?! It used to be a great night, everyone would let their hair down and it was a riot. Nowadays? Everyone has a distrust of each other, especially of the senior management and people don't want to say anything that may get them into trouble/offend others, even if it wasn't meant that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 We usually do the roast dinner on xmas day and boxing day a BBQ. Feast boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, mottaloo said: Perhaps as I get older I become more of a grumpy word removed but I just can't be bothered with works Xmas parties mainly cos of the expense of getting there and back if i don't drive, hotel room for the night if i do, but that probably means I'll still be over the legal limit to drive back the next morning. My inability to keep my gob shut when other sneaky effers are making the verbal bullets about the management. Being "nice" to those I wouldn't wee on if they were on fire just cos they're sat next to me; glancing in a pervy way at the office juniors in their impossibly tight and short party dresses....then remembering that I have a niece that age. Oh yeah, also the forced zanyness of the MD (like Teresa May's dancing to the podium that time) and the sycophants lapping it up in the pathetic hope of a payrise next year. But yeah, its probably me that has the problem easily the most annoying thing about xmas parties (and any other work event that involves senior leaders attending) is the number of people that use it as a networking opportunity the reality is that (certainly at my place) the MDs don't want to be talking shop at a social event and it actually annoys them when people do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 I have a Christmas party booked soon. Pure craft followed by Dishoom. I am conscious that a few senior managers are attending so I will drink little and keep my mouth shut. It’s been many a year since I was talked about as “that guy” at Christmas parties but at one point it was too regular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 hour ago, BOF said: Christmas idea for those of you struggling to buy yourselves nice things. I think I'm going to invest in a Herman Miller Aeron desk chair this Christmas for my posture and primarily my lower back. They're the Rolls Royce of desk chairs and brand new they're a small fortune (for a chair), but you can get them refurbished/reconditioned on the likes of eBay for sensible money. That'll be my treat for me, and my back will thank me for it. I could do with something similar for my home studio. But without arm rests (or retractable arm rests) so I can play guitar sitting down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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