FabSwingers.com forum: Lonely Christmas

By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

Missus will provide her famous butter boards and nibbles, Dirk will provide his famous charm and if nothing else we both hope to provide something to look forward to to those, who dread spending their Christmas alone this year.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x

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By *r_Insatiable666Man
over a year ago

Cork

That's a lovely idea! I know the feeling. I used to love Christmas and I've just noticed it's really hard to enjoy that time of the year these days

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By *ichael CoolMan
over a year ago

unknown

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x "
I take my hat off to you, fantastic concept.

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By *ikey2022EireMan
over a year ago

Clare

Well done you guys

Spent one Christmas day on my own when I separated some time back, felt it was penance and justification for myself to do so.

Each Christmas since has been better oddly enough in the company of wonderful people, new life mark II

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That is absolutely fantastic what you're doing. Well done to you both and I hope it is a massive success. I think this will be my 1st Christmas on my own, but I'm kinda looking forward to it

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By *yeCandyDublinCouple
over a year ago

Lucan

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x "

The nicest thing I’ve (Mrs) read on forum for a while…fair play to you both seriously

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By *eijaWoman
over a year ago

City Centre

Such a lovely lovely idea well done guys!! I hope you and everyone that joins you have a fabulous day

B x

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By *hilaboutMan
over a year ago

kilkenny

Beautiful idea n hope it helps a few lonely people out there

Class

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is just so beautiful and kind. Exactly the kind of post I needed to read today. So nice of you guys to organise xx

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By *eehornyWoman
over a year ago

Mayo

Lovely idea! We need more kindness in this world

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This got me all emotional xx you guys are the best x

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By *ocal studMan
over a year ago

A town near you

Well done you two and I hope everyone of you that attend all have a fantastic day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Such a wonderful, thoughtful & kind gesture.

Will be spending my first Christmas on my own this year, so not exactly looking forward to that.

Great to know there are such kind people out there who would make such time & effort for others x

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By *-4pleasureCouple
over a year ago

Belfast

That’s a lovely post and a lovely thought - you’ll make some folk’s holiday and that’s a fantastic gift x

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By *ozapperMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

Restored my faith in human nature. Great post OP

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

"The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

There wasn't enough for cheese, so butter it is?

Love this OP

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

Have you never seen Last Tango in Glengormley?

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

"The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

Have you never seen Last Tango in Glengormley? "

*shudder

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

"The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

https://youtube.com/shorts/zN7gSMd1N1g?si=ANBY4eNmoPh_Wvym

It's a must try!

Paired with fresh crusty bread. Chefs kiss

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

https://youtube.com/shorts/zN7gSMd1N1g?si=ANBY4eNmoPh_Wvym

It's a must try!

Paired with fresh crusty bread. Chefs kiss

Hope its Kerrygold

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By *eanbelfastMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Fantastic gesture and a great idea. It’s great to see genuine people thinking as much about others as themselves. Hope you’ve a great day and those that join you.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

"The only thing I'm wondering about is what is a butter board?

https://youtube.com/shorts/zN7gSMd1N1g?si=ANBY4eNmoPh_Wvym

It's a must try!

Paired with fresh crusty bread. Chefs kiss

Woohoo! Fresh and crusty are two things that can only be said together in relation to food, although I've been described as both at different times in the past.

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By *ifestyleMan
over a year ago

Omagh & Dublin

Nice one guys a very good and thoughtful idea I hope it goes well for you

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By *ouble Trouble 1000Couple
over a year ago

ireland

Great idea guys ,nest of luck with it all

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By *ushin realityCouple
over a year ago

swords

So lovely and kind ,Christmas is such a difficult time fir alot of people and very lonely.

I salute you both xx

Ber

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By *uriousVoyeurMan
over a year ago

Northside

Fantastic gesture...well done! And may I be the first to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas

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By *urvyLouLouWoman
over a year ago

Dungannon/Belfast

This is a fantastic post folks. Well done xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is so kind and thoughtful, best of luck with it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just to echo the other posts here. Great idea OP and hope it helps to bring some cheer to those who might otherwise be spending too much time on their own. Hope its a success

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

Aw I love this idea

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By *acob12369Man
over a year ago

URPANTS

Lonely Halloween, anyone wanna share their monkey nuts.

Great idea OP

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By *antra MassageMan
over a year ago

city

That's a great idea. Very generous of you.

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By *ub_TMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x "

Compassion is still here , fair play.

Great gesture, you never know when someone needs to lean on ppl. Especially this time of yr. good on you.

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Fair play to ye

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By *otownkid1967Man
over a year ago

Portlaoise

A lovely gesture.

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By *ri382Man
over a year ago

cork

Fair play refreshing to see theres good decent people, that think of the less fortunate

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By *eeking_sensuality77Woman
over a year ago

Athlone

Human kindness at it's very best! Good karma will reward you.

Enjoy every minute.

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By *ebel_LionMan
over a year ago

cork

Very Kind and thoughtful of you folks !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x "

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

What ticket?

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

Wow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

What ticket? "

I doubt it's free if you're providing food for attendees

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

What ticket?

I doubt it's free if you're providing food for attendees "

You clearly didn't read the post properly.

And yes, it doesn't cost that much to be a decent human being.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

What ticket?

I doubt it's free if you're providing food for attendees

You clearly didn't read the post properly.

And yes, it doesn't cost that much to be a decent human being.

I clearly did ..if you are procuring a venue for Christmas eve and providing finger food for people will you bear the cost of this yourself or will you in all likelihood ask for a donation, I think the latter will apply ,even the most decent human beings know that nothing in life is free

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

1. We aren't procuring any venues. It's a few drinks in a bar.

2. Bit of butter and a few loafs of bread doesn't cost that much to provide.

3. We never ever ask for any donations towards anything if it doesn't cost us anything.

If there's tickets for any event - we say so upfront as running events like the ones we run costs thousands.

4. To date we have run at least 10 events which were free to attend without any donations or tickets and will continue to do them as we believe in a community and love making people happy.

Please stop talking shite when you obviously have a chip on your shoulder (for whatever reason as I can't even recall ever talking to you).

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By *ewCoupl01Couple
over a year ago

South Dublin

Fair play guys, that’s such a lovely idea!

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

P.S. you really didn't read the post properly as we're talking about the actual Christmas day, not Christmas eve.

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By *iscuits8Man
over a year ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

Fucking hell, the cynicism. My god.

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

"Fucking hell, the cynicism. My god."

Won't be inviting him anywhere lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fair play to ye OP if I lived near I'd go, we were only talking about Christmas the other day in work most of us agreed its a long boring day most of our kids are grown up or emergrated, best of luck hope it goes well x lou

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

My heart aches for those who aren't with their kids at Christmas, so any distraction that can give folk some peace and social interaction at this time is a gift. It's a lovely thing to do.

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By *iscuits8Man
over a year ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

"It's a lovely thing to do. "

It would be if they weren't charging so much for tickets... €100 a pop is the rumour! For a bit of company. Disgraceful, it's not for me.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

It's an easy enough claim to refute or confirm, as the organisers are on the thread.

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By *iscuits8Man
over a year ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

(Above was a total piss-take just incase anyone does actually end up taking it seriously)

It's a deadly gesture, good on the OPs

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

I know of I was organising I would struggle to see the funny side. Anyhoo. I'm sure it will be a blast!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1. We aren't procuring any venues. It's a few drinks in a bar.

2. Bit of butter and a few loafs of bread doesn't cost that much to provide.

3. We never ever ask for any donations towards anything if it doesn't cost us anything.

If there's tickets for any event - we say so upfront as running events like the ones we run costs thousands.

4. To date we have run at least 10 events which were free to attend without any donations or tickets and will continue to do them as we believe in a community and love making people happy.

Please stop talking shite when you obviously have a chip on your shoulder (for whatever reason as I can't even recall ever talking to you). "

No chip on my shoulder just wanted clarification is all thank you

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

"1. We aren't procuring any venues. It's a few drinks in a bar.

2. Bit of butter and a few loafs of bread doesn't cost that much to provide.

3. We never ever ask for any donations towards anything if it doesn't cost us anything.

If there's tickets for any event - we say so upfront as running events like the ones we run costs thousands.

4. To date we have run at least 10 events which were free to attend without any donations or tickets and will continue to do them as we believe in a community and love making people happy.

Please stop talking shite when you obviously have a chip on your shoulder (for whatever reason as I can't even recall ever talking to you).

No chip on my shoulder just wanted clarification is all thank you

Whew. I bet your relieved that an event you had no intention of attending isn't charging more than you think they should.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christmas is only lonely if you make it lonely it's just like any other time of year..don't get sucked into believing this notion that you should be surrounded by family in front of a fire pulling crackers having a great time..meanwhile in the real world some people are getting on with life and not dwelling on some romantic notion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1. We aren't procuring any venues. It's a few drinks in a bar.

2. Bit of butter and a few loafs of bread doesn't cost that much to provide.

3. We never ever ask for any donations towards anything if it doesn't cost us anything.

If there's tickets for any event - we say so upfront as running events like the ones we run costs thousands.

4. To date we have run at least 10 events which were free to attend without any donations or tickets and will continue to do them as we believe in a community and love making people happy.

Please stop talking shite when you obviously have a chip on your shoulder (for whatever reason as I can't even recall ever talking to you).

No chip on my shoulder just wanted clarification is all thank you

Whew. I bet your relieved that an event you had no intention of attending isn't charging more than you think they should."

I've lost interest now good night

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

"Christmas is only lonely if you make it lonely it's just like any other time of year..don't get sucked into believing this notion that you should be surrounded by family in front of a fire pulling crackers having a great time..meanwhile in the real world some people are getting on with life and not dwelling on some romantic notion

Thank god we have the loneliness police here to tell everyone when they should feel lonely

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By *rRiosMan
over a year ago

dublin

I think it’s a lovely gesture and I don’t think the intention of the op should be digressed from. Focus on the positive init bruv!

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"1. We aren't procuring any venues. It's a few drinks in a bar.

2. Bit of butter and a few loafs of bread doesn't cost that much to provide.

3. We never ever ask for any donations towards anything if it doesn't cost us anything.

If there's tickets for any event - we say so upfront as running events like the ones we run costs thousands.

4. To date we have run at least 10 events which were free to attend without any donations or tickets and will continue to do them as we believe in a community and love making people happy.

Please stop talking shite when you obviously have a chip on your shoulder (for whatever reason as I can't even recall ever talking to you). "

Simple really

You're beautiful people

You felt the love from this community when you were having treatment and any time in your company is great craic

Hope its a wonderful night

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

It's so nice. My kids alternate homes for Christmas and this year will my first without then for the entire week.

If I was closer to ye I'd make it my business to pop by just for the sheer generosity of the offer.

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By *astelloWoman
over a year ago

Far far away

Wonderful kind gesture. I hope you all have a day to remember.

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By *orYourThighsOnlyMan
over a year ago

Midlands

Excellent proposal. Selfless gesture - Well done

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

"It's so nice. My kids alternate homes for Christmas and this year will my first without then for the entire week.

If I was closer to ye I'd make it my business to pop by just for the sheer generosity of the offer.

My kids with my ex have a complex 50/50 arrangement where I have them Xmas eve until midday Xmas day, and she has them for the big meal and that night, and I have em back for midday on stephens day.... and then we swap the next year. We can only do this as we live very closely though and what suits one family wont suit another.

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By *ythenMan
over a year ago

North Co. Dublin

What a fantastic gesture on behalf of ye guys to think of others and arrange this…..

my faith well and truly restored in humanity after reading that post !!

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

"It's so nice. My kids alternate homes for Christmas and this year will my first without then for the entire week.

If I was closer to ye I'd make it my business to pop by just for the sheer generosity of the offer.

Ours is usually something like that just this year she's taking them overseas to see her family. It's just a once off.

It's gonna be strange being home without them but I reckon I'm gonna collect up all my stray friends who are not gonna make it home and have a nice old school Christmas party.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

Wow"

There is always one.... and he is it..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"P.S. you really didn't read the post properly as we're talking about the actual Christmas day, not Christmas eve.

Guys... you're giving him tooooo much air time, dont even reply to him. There is a difference between not reading something and not being able to read. What you guys are doing is amazing. I am one of the folks unfortunate enough to be not seeing my kids in Xmas.. its a hard day for us so on behalf of others in my situation both on and off Fab.. thank you and dont let this lad steal your energy. As his profile name says..he just talkin shite

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

"It's so nice. My kids alternate homes for Christmas and this year will my first without then for the entire week.

If I was closer to ye I'd make it my business to pop by just for the sheer generosity of the offer.

Ours is usually something like that just this year she's taking them overseas to see her family. It's just a once off.

It's gonna be strange being home without them but I reckon I'm gonna collect up all my stray friends who are not gonna make it home and have a nice old school Christmas party."

Delighted to hear separated parents both being able to make arrangements around their children.

We swap year on year also - always with flexibility around the special needs of my daughter who hates crowds, even extended family.

It's a difficult time without them.

And the kind and generous offer of the OP is something I may have considered if I were

still single and lived closer

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By *ifestyleMan
over a year ago

Omagh & Dublin

Well done Hungry Cats the very thought it self is a kind gesture dont let the scrooges detract from what hopefully will be a great success

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You guys are truly amazing.

Very very best of luck with this xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think what you guys are doing is really beautiful. I hope you and the company that join you enjoys the night x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isn't there a song about this

https://youtu.be/rPMZVZXIAYY?si=2VO1uM0BoO7706eu

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By *uriousVoyeurMan
over a year ago

Northside

"Isn't there a song about this

https://youtu.be/rPMZVZXIAYY?si=2VO1uM0BoO7706eu"

Did you not lose interest in this thread????

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By *rank7737Man
over a year ago

Honestly guys this is a really lovely idea and it speaks volumes of you guys to even suggest this and thinking of others over Christmas as i have been lucky enough to meet you both at different events that you have held and this is what i love about this little fab community that there is people like yourselves that will always lookout for others xx

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By *-4pleasureCouple
over a year ago

Belfast

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By *-4pleasureCouple
over a year ago

Belfast

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x

So how much are you charging per ticket then?

Pathetic

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

Well done OP. True spirit of Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done OP. True spirit of Christmas "

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

Thank you all for kind words x

We will try to keep this post at the top to make sure that anyone who wants to come along gets a chance to spot it and get in touch xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Humbug........jokes, haha

Absolutely super duper....makes me wish I had no plans for Christmas, haha

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By *t777Woman
over a year ago

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Great idea

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By *itygamesMan
over a year ago

i usually go south tenerife , boilin hot and 2 euro a pint , shop around on line and 800 quid 10 nights , bargain

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

"i usually go south tenerife , boilin hot and 2 euro a pint , shop around on line and 800 quid 10 nights , bargain"

You're lucky. We're only getting 4 days off work

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

Bump

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By *ir SnakebitesMan
over a year ago

Llandeilo

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x "

Thats sound like an amazing offer, its a shame publict transport on Christmas day would be an issue, otherwise id definitely be up for that. I've not really celebrated it since moving over from Wales. Exept maybe an elf hat on the dog

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We don't usually celebrate Christmas when the kids aren't around (every second year) as we only do it for them. We're not into the Christmassy spirit or dinners or the big deal of it.

This year however we decided to take a different approach...

We know that some people might have no family to celebrate it with, or just choose not to see their family for whatever reason.

So here's the deal:

We'll be spending the evening in our local bar in Glengormley. Anyone is welcome to join us. No tickets, no verifications, no questions asked.

Just a few hours spent in friendly company on a day when everyone seems to be celebrating something that matters to them.

For safety and privacy reasons we will ask everyone who wants to come for their face photo in advance and will only reveal the venue on Christmas eve x "

Fantastic,if I can would like to come ,

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By *aughty MilfCouple
over a year ago

Fermanagh/Monaghan Ireland , Northern Ireland

Amazing idea

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By *ungry Cat OP Couple
over a year ago

Belfast

We are still doing this for anyone who is interested

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By *if_JuliaCouple
over a year ago

Dungannon

Amazing idea guys

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By *electableicecreamMan
over a year ago

The West

"We are still doing this for anyone who is interested

Merry Christmas guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are still doing this for anyone who is interested

Happy Christmas to you guys, much love to you both

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By *andytownMan
over a year ago

Gods Own Country

Lovely idea folks, hope it goes well.

Steel and Sons Cup final for me in the morning so might pop in after it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keeping this bumped for you guys x great idea!

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