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No family, no kids. I'll see the wummin on Friday.Originally posted by AtW View PostNo women, no kids...Comment
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Have to agree with Cliphead, if you take the family element out of it and do your own thing it is a hell of a lot less stressful.
Mr N and I stayed in cloggers and it was pretty chilled.
I think we'll make a habit of this from now on.Comment
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Not sure I can get away with getting rid of the kids and wife for Christmas. I think they call that divorce and losing custody.Originally posted by norrahe View PostHave to agree with Cliphead, if you take the family element out of it and do your own thing it is a hell of a lot less stressful.
Mr N and I stayed in cloggers and it was pretty chilled.
I think we'll make a habit of this from now on.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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I don't hate Christmas in a 'bah humbug' way, but I can't remember the last time I enjoyed Christmas Day.Comment
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It's the park runs, I'm telling youOriginally posted by mudskipper View PostI don't hate Christmas in a 'bah humbug' way, but I can't remember the last time I enjoyed Christmas Day.
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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I've been doing it for years. Only fly in the ointment is I can't stop family phoning up, insisting on wishing me Merry Christmas, and telling me 150 times that I'm welcome to come over if I want.Originally posted by norrahe View PostHave to agree with Cliphead, if you take the family element out of it and do your own thing it is a hell of a lot less stressful.
Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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I can.Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI don't hate Christmas in a 'bah humbug' way, but I can't remember the last time I enjoyed Christmas Day.
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Easy way round that one, turn off the mobile and disconnect the landline, works great for me.Originally posted by VectraMan View PostI've been doing it for years. Only fly in the ointment is I can't stop family phoning up, insisting on wishing me Merry Christmas, and telling me 150 times that I'm welcome to come over if I want.
It's a bit bah humbug, but I agree day alone, cook a nice dinner and do your own thing has a lot to recommend it, did that myself this year.Comment
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