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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston

Ho Ho fecking Ho

Swingter Claus here with a festive chance for you to get things off your chest before the big day arrives.

Let's kick this off with - it's not Christmas Eve Eve - that can get in the sea.

All usual rules are off so whinge away and unburden yourself before your deluge of mince pies and grog

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

Why does every fucker think they deserve a present yet can't be arsed the rest of the year to say hi???

Also what is it with mince pies this year?? They all scrimped with the filling!

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


"Why does every fucker think they deserve a present yet can't be arsed the rest of the year to say hi???

Also what is it with mince pies this year?? They all scrimped with the filling!"

Why are mince pies even a thing.... Gadz

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

Why is it that prices of everything fecking shoot up in the run up to Christmas!?

It’s a royal piss take!

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why does every fucker think they deserve a present yet can't be arsed the rest of the year to say hi???

Also what is it with mince pies this year?? They all scrimped with the filling!"

Poor filling in mince pies is up theft in my eyes

Presents for all - no chance

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why does every fucker think they deserve a present yet can't be arsed the rest of the year to say hi???

Also what is it with mince pies this year?? They all scrimped with the filling!

Why are mince pies even a thing.... Gadz "

No, just no, I'll pretend I didn't hear that

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why is it that prices of everything fecking shoot up in the run up to Christmas!?

It’s a royal piss take! "

Supply and demand

And piss taking

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston

Why do people get so stressed. It’s just a holiday, relax.

Do whatever you need to do, if you’re getting wound up, you’re doing it wrong.

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why do people get so stressed. It’s just a holiday, relax.

Do whatever you need to do, if you’re getting wound up, you’re doing it wrong. "

All your shopping and wrapping on Xmas eve?

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston


"Why do people get so stressed. It’s just a holiday, relax.

Do whatever you need to do, if you’re getting wound up, you’re doing it wrong.

All your shopping and wrapping on Xmas eve?"

November

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why do people get so stressed. It’s just a holiday, relax.

Do whatever you need to do, if you’re getting wound up, you’re doing it wrong.

All your shopping and wrapping on Xmas eve?

November "

You adrenaline junkie

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

Why when I was a kid all the family popped in to see me and drop presents off?

Now I’ve got kids I have to drive all over the North East so family can see the kids?

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

Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why when I was a kid all the family popped in to see me and drop presents off?

Now I’ve got kids I have to drive all over the North East so family can see the kids?"

I know the feeling - miles and miles of driving.

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling "

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

Lob them straight in the recycling and save the dust gathering

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


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

Lob them straight in the recycling and save the dust gathering

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Yay!!!

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

Lob them straight in the recycling and save the dust gathering

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Yay!!! "

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By *unkym34Man
over a year ago

London

People have in general. Nothing more to add lol

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Why does my mother in law have to smoke so much and drink so much whiskey that every year I have to air the children's presents?

It's really hard this time of year to get the smell out as I can't leave things in the garden

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By *r SproutMan
over a year ago

the middle


"Why does my mother in law have to smoke so much and drink so much whiskey that every year I have to air the children's presents?

It's really hard this time of year to get the smell out as I can't leave things in the garden "

So are you dropping her a hint and buying her a vape so she blow clouds of strawberry mist on the presents next year?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Did early morning food shop at supermarket. Was still busy at 6am! Got back to car...forgot milk. Went back in, self service...massive queue. Gave up got it from local shop.

Bah humbug!

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

Not seen this for a while op. Good to see you.

I had my rant yesterday on here I think, so I’m all good.

*but there’s still the rest of the day so I might be back.

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"People have in general. Nothing more to add lol"

For not making any sense

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why does my mother in law have to smoke so much and drink so much whiskey that every year I have to air the children's presents?

It's really hard this time of year to get the smell out as I can't leave things in the garden "

Ewww that sounds awful. No consideration at all.

In future, smear a small amount of dog shite on her presents to return the favour

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Did early morning food shop at supermarket. Was still busy at 6am! Got back to car...forgot milk. Went back in, self service...massive queue. Gave up got it from local shop.

Bah humbug!"

Doesn't bode well - I was planning to go at 6 tomorrow. I am feeling your pain already

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Denied for forgetting milk - it's self inflicted

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Not seen this for a while op. Good to see you.

I had my rant yesterday on here I think, so I’m all good.

*but there’s still the rest of the day so I might be back. "

I'll reserve judgement until then

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

"

55p card, cheap?

5 or even 10 cards for £1 is my budget!

In passing, a couple of days ago I heard a radio presenter trying to give momentum to the idea of 'Humbug Day' (21 Dec) which is the day on which the most people are most likely to be pissed off with the entire Christmas build up.

Ironically, I had just tuned to his station having got fed up with non-stop Christmas songs and the word 'Christmas' being uttered 100 times an hour on the previous one.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I had to queue for ages outside the butcher's yesterday, in the cold behind a man who wasn't dressed for the weather, wore no socks and track suit trousers with trainers you could see the shape of his toes in. Now he's allowed to wear all that but it was cold so it was getting on my nerves. Then, to top it all off when it finally got to his turn he made the butcher show him every item he'd ordered, paid for it then bought another load of stuff. I eventually got inside couldn't understand the butcher through his mask and he'd spelled my name wrong.

The butcher said

"sorry you've had to wait" and he was so busy and remained so cheerful that I smiled and said

"It's no problem, happy Christmas" and I meant it

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

55p card, cheap?

5 or even 10 cards for £1 is my budget!

In passing, a couple of days ago I heard a radio presenter trying to give momentum to the idea of 'Humbug Day' (21 Dec) which is the day on which the most people are most likely to be pissed off with the entire Christmas build up.

Ironically, I had just tuned to his station having got fed up with non-stop Christmas songs and the word 'Christmas' being uttered 100 times an hour on the previous one.

"

I'm on board with humbug day

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"I had to queue for ages outside the butcher's yesterday, in the cold behind a man who wasn't dressed for the weather, wore no socks and track suit trousers with trainers you could see the shape of his toes in. Now he's allowed to wear all that but it was cold so it was getting on my nerves. Then, to top it all off when it finally got to his turn he made the butcher show him every item he'd ordered, paid for it then bought another load of stuff. I eventually got inside couldn't understand the butcher through his mask and he'd spelled my name wrong.

The butcher said

"sorry you've had to wait" and he was so busy and remained so cheerful that I smiled and said

"It's no problem, happy Christmas" and I meant it

"

Now this is a quandary - seems to be a happy ending here and not the sticky kind.

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

I had three mean messages, all in first messages too.

I actually feel sorry for them, because they must be quite unhappy to take the time to be horrible to someone they’ve never spoken to.

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"I had three mean messages, all in first messages too.

I actually feel sorry for them, because they must be quite unhappy to take the time to be horrible to someone they’ve never spoken to. "

Bunch of wankbuckets

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

Why do we have to wait so long before a Thursday Rant Day thread?

These used to be a weekly event.

It's poor, very poor.

Thats my rant, not enough rant threads.

Winson

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Why do we have to wait so long before a Thursday Rant Day thread?

These used to be a weekly event.

It's poor, very poor.

Thats my rant, not enough rant threads.

Winson "

It's an open and inclusive place. You are welcome to start your own

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Why do we have to wait so long before a Thursday Rant Day thread?

These used to be a weekly event.

It's poor, very poor.

Thats my rant, not enough rant threads.

Winson

It's an open and inclusive place. You are welcome to start your own

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Bugger.

Winston

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


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

Lob them straight in the recycling and save the dust gathering

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I messaged everyone and said I wasn't sending cards. I was donating some money to charity instead.

Also, retailers who reduce the Christmas presents on Boxing day make me bite through my steering wheel.

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


"Why when I was a kid all the family popped in to see me and drop presents off?

Now I’ve got kids I have to drive all over the North East so family can see the kids?

I know the feeling - miles and miles of driving.

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Miles and mile of driving and no drinking

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Christmas cards!! Wtf why??? They just collect dust on my shelf them they go into recycling

Because everyone loves a Victorian snowy scene that cost 55p from a cheap card shop

Lob them straight in the recycling and save the dust gathering

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I messaged everyone and said I wasn't sending cards. I was donating some money to charity instead.

Also, retailers who reduce the Christmas presents on Boxing day make me bite through my steering wheel. "

I get why they do it but agree it's maddening

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Just having a quick break from a majorly busy day.

Rant is my girls have Covid and are really unwell.

Fuck you Covid!!

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Just having a quick break from a majorly busy day.

Rant is my girls have Covid and are really unwell.

Fuck you Covid!!"

Approved all day long. Hope they recover soon

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

People coming to blows over the last box of pigs in blankets. Yes it actually happened! What the fuck are people on?

Buy sausage, and bacon and do em yourself, CHEAPER.

Rant worthy? Yes because they were blocking my way through the shop. Cockwombles!

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"People coming to blows over the last box of pigs in blankets. Yes it actually happened! What the fuck are people on?

Buy sausage, and bacon and do em yourself, CHEAPER.

Rant worthy? Yes because they were blocking my way through the shop. Cockwombles!"

That is pretty ridiculous

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

I work from home and I’m on my fifth forced laptop restart this afternoon. IT have remotely logged in and he’s faffing about but I hate having to wait when there’s hardly any of my team in today. We take calls so I feel guilty for not being able to help out. The IT guy is a sweetie but he has to keep asking for help from other people so it’s taking ages.

Thanks I needed that little rant although it’s not very festive

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

His name is Santa Claus not fucking Father Christmas .....

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"I work from home and I’m on my fifth forced laptop restart this afternoon. IT have remotely logged in and he’s faffing about but I hate having to wait when there’s hardly any of my team in today. We take calls so I feel guilty for not being able to help out. The IT guy is a sweetie but he has to keep asking for help from other people so it’s taking ages.

Thanks I needed that little rant although it’s not very festive "

It issues are a pain in the arse

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"His name is Santa Claus not fucking Father Christmas ..... "

But then the Greg Lake song - the best Xmas song - wouldn't work

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

Bloody covid means I can't smell or taste properly. Which is sad news for enjoying Christmas dinner

Mrs TMN x

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby

Everywhere is bloody busy! How can I possibly do any last minute purchases if everyone else is doing it too?!

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby


"Bloody covid means I can't smell or taste properly. Which is sad news for enjoying Christmas dinner

Mrs TMN x"

That was the worst bit about COVID for me, not tasting or smelling anything for 3 weeks. Hope it comes back soon but try smelling strong scents like coffee or cinnamon so the sense remains trained

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Bloody covid means I can't smell or taste properly. Which is sad news for enjoying Christmas dinner

Mrs TMN x"

I agree - it's a travesty

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Everywhere is bloody busy! How can I possibly do any last minute purchases if everyone else is doing it too?! "

Falls under self inflicted

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby


"Everywhere is bloody busy! How can I possibly do any last minute purchases if everyone else is doing it too?!

Falls under self inflicted

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Booooooo! Where's Tea Monkey? He would've approved it

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I’m whingeing as today I saw Mini Eggs in the shops and the sales have started!! what the heck!! at least let us enjoy Christmas first, whats the rush to get it finished before it’s started

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria


"Bloody covid means I can't smell or taste properly. Which is sad news for enjoying Christmas dinner

Mrs TMN x

That was the worst bit about COVID for me, not tasting or smelling anything for 3 weeks. Hope it comes back soon but try smelling strong scents like coffee or cinnamon so the sense remains trained "

Same here, that was horrible

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Everywhere is bloody busy! How can I possibly do any last minute purchases if everyone else is doing it too?!

Falls under self inflicted

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Booooooo! Where's Tea Monkey? He would've approved it "

Dunno, carrying a piano down some stairs maybe

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"I’m whingeing as today I saw Mini Eggs in the shops and the sales have started!! what the heck!! at least let us enjoy Christmas first, whats the rush to get it finished before it’s started "

But mini eggs are great

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria


"I’m whingeing as today I saw Mini Eggs in the shops and the sales have started!! what the heck!! at least let us enjoy Christmas first, whats the rush to get it finished before it’s started

But mini eggs are great

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Well yes I agree, they are but not at Christmas it’s the law or should be, what next an Easter bunny sitting on the top of the Christmas tree instead of the star?

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"I’m whingeing as today I saw Mini Eggs in the shops and the sales have started!! what the heck!! at least let us enjoy Christmas first, whats the rush to get it finished before it’s started

But mini eggs are great

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Well yes I agree, they are but not at Christmas it’s the law or should be, what next an Easter bunny sitting on the top of the Christmas tree instead of the star? "

I wouldn't have an issue with that

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

The crappy stuff they put in chtistmas crackers! Update the goodies, yrs!! 'Fortune telling flipping fish' are so 1970s!

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"The crappy stuff they put in chtistmas crackers! Update the goodies, yrs!! 'Fortune telling flipping fish' are so 1970s! "

The little screwdriver sets are good but the rest is crap.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria


"I’m whingeing as today I saw Mini Eggs in the shops and the sales have started!! what the heck!! at least let us enjoy Christmas first, whats the rush to get it finished before it’s started

But mini eggs are great

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Well yes I agree, they are but not at Christmas it’s the law or should be, what next an Easter bunny sitting on the top of the Christmas tree instead of the star?

I wouldn't have an issue with that

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Well glad we’re not at your house for Christmas lunch, you would probably serve pancakes

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Grrr my rant of the day …. I hope you’re reading this…. I know you probably are…..

Had a Christmas card through the door. I would of expected the card to be delivered personally but no …. All part of a mind game strategy. I’ve sent a text to say I didn’t think my door bell was working and thank you for the card… merry Christmas etc

No reply! ….

No change there then!! Same old, same old

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


"His name is Santa Claus not fucking Father Christmas .....

But then the Greg Lake song - the best Xmas song - wouldn't work

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Never heard of Greg Lake?

Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters, The Crystals, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Chris Isaak, The Temptations, Michael Bublé, and The Jackson 5 did not sing Father Christmas is coming to town

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"Grrr my rant of the day …. I hope you’re reading this…. I know you probably are…..

Had a Christmas card through the door. I would of expected the card to be delivered personally but no …. All part of a mind game strategy. I’ve sent a text to say I didn’t think my door bell was working and thank you for the card… merry Christmas etc

No reply! ….

No change there then!! Same old, same old "

Pretty cowardly that. If you are reading, shame on you.

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"I’m whingeing as today I saw Mini Eggs in the shops and the sales have started!! what the heck!! at least let us enjoy Christmas first, whats the rush to get it finished before it’s started

But mini eggs are great

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Well yes I agree, they are but not at Christmas it’s the law or should be, what next an Easter bunny sitting on the top of the Christmas tree instead of the star?

I wouldn't have an issue with that

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Well glad we’re not at your house for Christmas lunch, you would probably serve pancakes "

Duck and hoisin sauce pancakes?

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By *inkSwing OP   Couple
over a year ago

Preston


"

Never heard of Greg Lake?

"

Automatic disqualification

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