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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Yes, since Wodders hasn't helped us to focus on this important issue, I feel it is my duty to do so.
Eight months from today is Christmas!!!
Those four months that just flew by? Well, you get two more of them to prepare music, sermons, food, gifts, cards...whatever you need to get ready for the Big Day. And, you have even less time to prepare for Christmas Eve.
Don't say you weren't warned!
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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I can't imagine what Got Into Wodders™ I have been waiting for this thread since last December 26th, and giving thanks for every day it did not appear.
As for Judy ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Chocoholic
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I glanced at the date today and thought exactly the same thing! I'm always a last minute person, maybe I should write my cards now.
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Welease Woderwick
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Do what I do, Chocoholic - don't send them! I send a very few and do all the rest by e-mail.
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Chocoholic
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That tends to be what I end up doing, but I keep meaning to do them, then feel guilty when I don't ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Ariel
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quote:
Originally posted by Chocoholic:
I glanced at the date today and thought exactly the same thing! I'm always a last minute person, maybe I should write my cards now.
Don't forget to post them. Do it now at today's rates and beat the Christmas rush. If you send them second class they should be there by the end of November.
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Chocoholic
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I still have a card I did actually write about 4 years ago and even put a stamp on. Each year I remember it, forget it, then miss the date again
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Ethne Alba
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i suppose early present buying might be a good idea....
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Sioni Sais
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quote:
Originally posted by Ethne Alba:
i suppose early present buying might be a good idea....
You've missed your opportunity.
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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quote:
Originally posted by PeteC:
As for Judy
Awww! ![[Axe murder]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif) Uncle Pete, back atcha in Christian Lurve.
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Piglet
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I found myself thinking about Wodders' usual thread today as well, but then I thought, "no - he doesn't usually start it until 25th June, does he?" and promptly put it from my mind.
JJ, your "ahead-of-yourselfness" is truly impressive! ![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Today is 25th June!!
I hope you have all got your Christmas Cards written, the last day for posting approaches rapidly.
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Thyme
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Originally posted by Chocoholic:
I still have a card I did actually write about 4 years ago and even put a stamp on. Each year I remember it, forget it, then miss the date again
Even if you do post it it will probably get delayed for another year due to insufficient postage due to increases in postal rates and the recipient will have to pay the extra + £1 to release it from the Royal Mail hostage service.
I want to give up sending some cards this year. In fact I have wanted to do this for some time. My dilemma every year is how do I notify the recipients that this is the last time in tactful and diplomatic way? Perhaps they will be hugely relieved not to have to send any more to me?
I can't use the excuse of sending by email as I don't have their email addresses.
[ 25. June 2014, 14:52: Message edited by: Thyme ]
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Only four months to go now - get those skates on people!
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St. Gwladys
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I'll be starting getting names for the secret santa when we get back off holidays - unfortunately, shippies can be somewhat - shall I say - tardy in responding, getting gifts and sending them!
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Piglet
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I thought about this thread the other day when I saw Hallowe'en costumes on sale in Costco. I haven't even had my summer holidays yet, let alone Hallowe'en or Christmas ... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Today, while practicing Christmas Music* at w*rk, I thought it would be a good idea to dig this thread out of wherever it might have been languishing. So glad that Wodders very thoughtfully did it for me.
*We are having Christmas music on Sunday. Hopefully folks will bring gifts for the local missions we support at our shack.
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Lothlorien
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quote:
Originally posted by Chocoholic:
I still have a card I did actually write about 4 years ago and even put a stamp on. Each year I remember it, forget it, then miss the date again
If you had done that down here you would need to add extra stamps as postage has increased. ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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I often send cards by email - or at least a Christmas letter, but I still send about 20 cards or so to mostly elderly cousins, or Luddite younger people (it constantly amazes me how many of those there are still about)
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Mamacita
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quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
I thought about this thread the other day when I saw Hallowe'en costumes on sale in Costco. I haven't even had my summer holidays yet, let alone Hallowe'en or Christmas ...
Our Costco has packages of Christmas wrapping paper in stock now. No big Christmas promotions yet, but Halloween costumes are on display.
(Wait, Costco is across the border? I didn't know!)
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Piglet
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quote:
Originally posted by Mamacita:
... Costco is across the border? I didn't know!)
It's across the Pond as well; there's one not far from my sister's place in Edinburgh.
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Boogie
Boogie on down!
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I have all but six of my presents bought and stashed, and I ordered another two today. I'll be getting the cards and wrapping paper next week.
![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
I never buy Christmas stuff after the 1st of November, I avoid all shops after that - I can not bear the hype.
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Piglet
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Go away Boogie. ![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
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ChastMastr
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I have all the cards bought.
. . .
This is because I bought them to send out last year.
![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
On the plus side, I do have all the cards bought, so that does mean one less thing to do.
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Ye Olde Motherboarde
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I better start writing my Christmas letter pretty soon. October is going to be pretty busy, what with Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the family coming in to party. ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
I also have a family wedding....... <sigh>
We all could be like Scarlett O'Hara and say, "Tomorrow is another day", and darned if it will be another day if people don't get a hopping out of our comfortable homes (while the weather is good) to purchase some gifts!
I'm just saying........
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Vulpior
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1 September and department store Christmas decorations spotted in the wild in Australia.
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Three months from now. Of course, this time of the night it will be pretty quiet, and I'll be sleeping.
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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Someone IRL said that to me last night. She was bemoaning the fact that she had not bought her grandchildren's gifts yet. My unspoken response was along the lines as to why exactly gifts were needed. But I were a good boy and keeps my lips zipped.
but, oh, the temptation, the temptation
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Sioni Sais
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Have you put the sprouts on yet?
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Boogie
Boogie on down!
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Presents all bought and in the present drawer. Cards are bought, wrapping paper next, then I can wrap and write.
I will then forget all about them until they need to be distributed.
I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate all the Christmas hype, so I get it all done and dusted soon after the summer holidays, and will now be avoiding all shops until new years day.
(This is not true as Gypsy has to be taken in shops as part of her training, but I will avoid all shopping)
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Piglet
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We started learning Hodie Christus natus est by Poulenc at choir practice the other night, but that's not hype, it's necessity.
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Last year I tried vouchers from posh shops but people would really rather have the cash so they can get what they want, where they want so the need of the moment is some nice envelope big enough to hold currency.
That and sweets.
Then all will be pretty much sorted.
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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Well that puts a kibosh (spelling?) on your belated Christmas gift then. And after I spent good money on it ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif)
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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I was discussing gifts for others, not a new car for me.
[He says hopefully]
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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I don't think they make pedal cars in your size.
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Arabella Purity Winterbottom
Trumpeting hope
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quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
We started learning Hodie Christus natus est by Poulenc at choir practice the other night, but that's not hype, it's necessity.
Nice. Love those motets.
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Jengie jon
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Really, how about the elf?
Jengie
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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...and Gd loves a cheerful giver!
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Piglet
Islander
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Originally posted by Arabella Purity Winterbottom:
quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
We started learning Hodie Christus natus est by Poulenc at choir practice the other night, but that's not hype, it's necessity.
Nice. Love those motets.
Me too - if you haven't got goose-bumps by the end of singing Quem vidistis you're not doing it right.
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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A month from today is Christmas Eve.
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A month from today is Christmas Eve!!!!! ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif)
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Piglet
Islander
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As if on cue, D. did our UK Christmas present ordering this very evening.
The Wine Society is a wonderful institution.
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alto n a soprano who can read music
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Sherwood
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Get those puddings doused in flaming brandy!
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Must get to church and practice, practice, practice. More. Still.
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Piglet
Islander
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Originally posted by Sherwood:
Get those puddings doused in flaming brandy!
Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord ...
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Tomorrow!!!
Tonight!!
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cattyish
Wuss in Boots
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How many sleeps until Christmas?
Cattyish, thinking I might start Advent early next year since this year it wasn't long enough.
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