Christmas 2013

[Old Hack]

We try and alternate Xmas here with family, and then Xmas away.

As for it not feeling like Xmas, I would have thought that one of the main attractions.

Choices:
Caribbean - We love it here, any of the islands, although would possibly skip Haiti and Jamaica. Some of the Hispanic/Catholic ones will shut down for the actual dates, so make sure you have adequate food and drink (AI).

Sri Lanka - Possibly my favourite place to go at anytime, as it's awesome, although getting touristy now. Head north and you'll have a ball. Poya will be sometime over your stay and that's quite special.

Aus - A lot of fun, an awful lot of fun. Same for NZ.

Went to SA in the 80's, but wouldn't have a clue what it was like now.

2013 we're back off to St Lucia which we think one of the nicest islands out that way.

[SimonMac]

Every year I plan on heading somewhere warm for Christmas but never do.

Maybe I should book some place right now for Christmas 2013. Suggestions?

We did Christmas in the sun one year, it just didn't feel right, it sounds cliche, but unless you go somewhere you are guaranteed snow I'd give it a miss

[darmstadt]

I bought a pack of ten Christmas cards on special offer this year, so I've already got next year sorted as far as that goes.

The remaining bits'n'bobs can be picked up around 16:30 next December 24, so I can relax for a bit now

Nearly every year I buy Christmas cards but never send any so I've boxes of the bloody things. Plan B...English language cards for expats at cheapo prices...

[darmstadt]

Every year I plan on heading somewhere warm for Christmas but never do.

Maybe I should book some place right now for Christmas 2013. Suggestions?

Snap!

[SimonMac]

2013!

**** sake, I've yet to finish shopping for this year!

[norrahe]

Anywhere outside of UK will be an improvement, or make that just England

Must say it was quite pleasant being out of blighty this year, especially in a country that celebrates their xmas 3 weeks earlier

[Cliphead]

Judging by your location, the Isle of Wight would seem a substantial improvement.

May I suggest Sir sets up camp here?

Anywhere outside of UK will be an improvement, or make that just England

[ctdctd]

Every year I plan on heading somewhere warm for Christmas but never do.

Maybe I should book some place right now for Christmas 2013. Suggestions?

Judging by your location, the Isle of Wight would seem a substantial improvement.

May I suggest Sir sets up camp here?

[Cliphead]

Every year I plan on heading somewhere warm for Christmas but never do.

Maybe I should book some place right now for Christmas 2013. Suggestions?

[NickFitz]

I bought a pack of ten Christmas cards on special offer this year, so I've already got next year sorted as far as that goes.

The remaining bits'n'bobs can be picked up around 16:30 next December 24, so I can relax for a bit now

[DaveB]

Like all good well organised contractors, I have:-
Ordered all the gifts for Christmas 2013
Prepared alphabetised storage slots in the loft for said gifts
Written the cards ready for posting
Made the cake and pudding

Fortunately, I am a miserable old git, do not buy gifts for anyone, do not do cards, and hate cake and pudding so the above may not be entirely true.

Anyway, this is not an official Christmas 2013 thread so it can be ignored.

Nope, it has to stay here till Christmas 2013.

[ctdctd]

Like all good well organised contractors, I have:-
Ordered all the gifts for Christmas 2013
Prepared alphabetised storage slots in the loft for said gifts
Written the cards ready for posting
Made the cake and pudding

Fortunately, I am a miserable old git, do not buy gifts for anyone, do not do cards, and hate cake and pudding so the above may not be entirely true.

Anyway, this is not an official Christmas 2013 thread so it can be ignored.

[mudskipper]

Gawd, it's less than 365 days away, and I haven't even started shopping.

[EternalOptimist]

looking forward to it already