FabSwingers.com forum: Christmas Shopping

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

Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

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By *valanche1001Man
over a year ago

Leeds

I’m taking advantage of Black Friday to get a few bits. Damn you Amazon!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I've only bought a bit of stuff but know what I'm getting. I only buy for the grandchildren My son and secret santa. Everyone else a couple of years ago not to buy each other stuff

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By *issy_sub_rTV/TS
over a year ago

Near Thatcham

OP, you're not alone. Haven't even thought about starting it yet. But then again, I don't do a big xmas, so I only have small amounts to get.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I've got quite a few things because I need to spread the cost. I have a tiny list of 7 people anyway and buy nearly all of it on line.

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By *red333Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

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nope none to get this year lol

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By * lolita xWoman
over a year ago

North

Done most of mine

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I’ve nearly finished. Only because it’s mainly concert tickets that had to be bought the second they went on sale. Will finish on next pay day. I also don’t have many to buy for which helps

J x

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By *ixenforfunWoman
over a year ago

banes mask

Im actually a bit behind this year. Usually im done and dusted by now. Im only after gettin the kids lists now and usually id get them weeks ago.

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By *otmyrealname99Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I'm waaay behind this year. Lacking inspiration for cool things to buy people!

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

I think I’ll start next weekend when I’m in Manchester

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

Nope, I am procrastinating.

That said next Friday I am off the Lincoln market so the family's will be done then. Shall then pick a day to head to Smyth's and get the kids all in one go.

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

"OP, you're not alone. Haven't even thought about starting it yet. But then again, I don't do a big xmas, so I only have small amounts to get."

Thank god I'm not the only one lol

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

Grandkids sorted

FIFA ultimate

Job done

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

I'm all done,with having 9 Grandkids I have to start early

Ho Ho Ho

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

No, I've not started either, just had both children's birthdays and absolutely no idea what to get them.

Mrs

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

"I'm waaay behind this year. Lacking inspiration for cool things to buy people!"

I'm buying people mostly practical things this year. Probably mostly vouchers for places that they would normally go.

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

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

nope none to get this year lol

How have you got none to get?

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

No you are not, but then I don't have anyone to buy for

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I've kind of started and bought a few small things. But I've decided I'm going to step away from stuff because everyone has stuff and focus on more meaningful things. Experiences, planning little activities with people. I think time is one of the best things you can give people.

Plus I'm really hoping it catches on and I don't get stuff from family and friends. Rather have someone cook for me or we go for a nice meal or to the theatre or spa.

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

Just got my mum and sisters to buy for, but I think we are all giving it a miss this year. I will get some nice food and drink, put up a tree, light the fire, that kind of stuff, maybe something with a little thought behind it, but no extravagances

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By *ose and her beastCouple
over a year ago

Watford

I always do it in the months leading up to it Charity shops are a good shout too and online shopping helps avoid the dreaded general public

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

"No, I've not started either, just had both children's birthdays and absolutely no idea what to get them.

Mrs "

It's hard when they don't know what theu want.

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

"Just got my mum and sisters to buy for, but I think we are all giving it a miss this year. I will get some nice food and drink, put up a tree, light the fire, that kind of stuff, maybe something with a little thought behind it, but no extravagances

I'd imagine it's going to be hard for a lot of people this year. All that matters is having your loves around

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby

Other than my niece and nephew who get presents from everyone, we've opted for a secret Santa type thing so no one is overspending

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By *eviants In DefianceCouple
over a year ago

Maidstone

I've nearly finished, just got a couple of small bits left to get now. I started months ago though and just bought things as I found them.

Pxx

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By *aughty Couple ABCCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich

Two of our children's birthdays were last weekend and we always wait until after their birthdays to start. I think hubby and our eldest are going shopping next week

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

I'm almost done.

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Dad sorted.

Mum to sort.

Thats it.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I'm still waiting for my 3 to give us a few hints as to what they woukd like

I feel very unorganised but there is still 4 weeks to go....

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

All done weeks ago

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By *reat me rightWoman
over a year ago

Rotherham

I have done. I buy for 4 people and the 3 adults decided to not waste our money on over commercialised clap trap and put the cash we would have spent towards bills. Small has had minimal gifts too.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Have got a few bits exciting this year as have 2 new great grandsons to get for their first Christmas x

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By *lecom1Couple
over a year ago

Stornoway

Sorted out the grandkids so far

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I’ve bought all the presents I need to buy and my wrapping is well underway

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By *exy Bi FemWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough

I've not started yet ??????

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

"Have got a few bits exciting this year as have 2 new great grandsons to get for their first Christmas x"

Aww cute

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

Not even thought about it yet. Have said it will be a sparse christmas this year so there are no big lists going on.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

I've not started and I'm not going to as all my family/ relatives I used to buy for are dead.. hey don't feel sorry for me... it's a right result I'm saving a fortune..

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

Mine is done in minutes.

Never give gifts, always cash or vouchers let them buy what ever they want is the best gift rather than give them something they probably don't want. Most gifts end up on eBay or Facebook for sale.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I am normally done by now, but I haven't a clue this year. No one needs anything and we're unlikely to all do an 'experience' together now everyone is grown up.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"I am normally done by now, but I haven't a clue this year. No one needs anything and we're unlikely to all do an 'experience' together now everyone is grown up.

Just buy some Baileys. Then invite someone over to share it!

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

I started today. I prefer shopping locally, supporting the wee businesses rather than online

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

"I've not started and I'm not going to as all my family/ relatives I used to buy for are dead.. hey don't feel sorry for me... it's a right result I'm saving a fortune..

Not sure weather to laugh or not

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I am normally done by now, but I haven't a clue this year. No one needs anything and we're unlikely to all do an 'experience' together now everyone is grown up.

Just buy some Baileys. Then invite someone over to share it!

I don't like Baileys.

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

"I am normally done by now, but I haven't a clue this year. No one needs anything and we're unlikely to all do an 'experience' together now everyone is grown up.

Just buy some Baileys. Then invite someone over to share it!

I don't like Baileys.

Me either. It'd yulk

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

"I started today. I prefer shopping locally, supporting the wee businesses rather than online "

Nice when it can happen.

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By *D of funCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

All done, just wrapping to do

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By *wesomeLolaCouple
over a year ago

Peterborough

I'll be starting in 33 days. (male half)

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By *rsmith21zMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I'll be starting in 33 days. (male half)

Haha same here! Great plan!

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Nothing to buy.

Live on my own and will be working all through so no point getting food in or anything like that.

Won't be seeing family or friends so again, no point.

Just another month for me, but one where work is intense and I get the privilege of seeing other folk enjoying family and friends time, at other times getting berated for "ruining their Xmas" coz they booked a table for 6 but brought 8 people and we only have room for 6, not 8, and thinking to myself these people have no idea how lucky they are to have the time and funds for a get together and should really be thankful for that instead of being rude about their own lack of planning.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Will start this weekend...thanks for the prompt op.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"I am normally done by now, but I haven't a clue this year. No one needs anything and we're unlikely to all do an 'experience' together now everyone is grown up.

Just buy some Baileys. Then invite someone over to share it!

I don't like Baileys.

I don't like the fact that you can't see how much or little is left in the bottle. I'm sure that is a marketing ploy but no doubt they will say it deteriorates with exposure to light.

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By *red333Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

nope none to get this year lol

How have you got none to get?

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Nobody to buy for split with girlfriend of two years recently bought for her and her daughter and her mum and dad, so spending it all on me this year holiday in canaries lol may give some to the deserving homeless mind

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

"All done, just wrapping to do

Oh lucky you

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

Not buying any Christmas presents this year. Saving up to have the heating on for a bit on Christmas day.

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

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

nope none to get this year lol

How have you got none to get?

Nobody to buy for split with girlfriend of two years recently bought for her and her daughter and her mum and dad, so spending it all on me this year holiday in canaries lol may give some to the deserving homeless mind

Sounds like a great plan.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

I don't buy presents....for other people. Lol! I got myself a present already in sale and with employee discount. Quite chuffed I got £80 off the regular retail price and it usually last a year or a year and a half.

I bought a goose from Lidl as my Christmas bird yesterday. Now I have to see if I can pour cider on said goose for a good oven bake.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"I think I’ll start next weekend when I’m in Manchester

Meadowhall not enough for you?

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

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

I bought a goose from Lidl as my Christmas bird yesterday. Now I have to see if I can pour cider on said goose for a good oven bake."

It's nice to be nice to yourself.

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By *o new WinksMan
over a year ago

BSE

No one to buy for apart from my god children.

Which is pretty sad I guess.

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

Not yet! I am a last minute master;-)

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

All on the 24th. Just kidding. Well, sort of

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By *exi_LexiTV/TS
over a year ago

wales

Usually leave it till the last week, then its always one big mad rush to get all the gifts a ns food shopping in without forgetting anything. Every Xmas I say to myself, right next year start sooner but it never happens

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Am I the only one who hasn't started their Christmas shopping this year?

Usually I've gotten at least a few gifts by now and several things added to baskets on different sites bit this year I just can't seem to get myself in the mood to start shopping.

I bought a goose from Lidl as my Christmas bird yesterday. Now I have to see if I can pour cider on said goose for a good oven bake.

It's nice to be nice to yourself."

Oh yes it is. I've been through enough terrible and disappointing Christmases and other life events to know to make the most of what little time I have left being compos mentis and alive.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I have finished my shopping and the wrapping is well underway. December is filled with fun things and absolutely no shopping

I like to be organised.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"I have finished my shopping and the wrapping is well underway. December is filled with fun things and absolutely no shopping

I like to be organised. "

Anyone getting a present from me can expect it to be unwrapped!

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

I haven't started, but then there is only me to buy for

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

"I have finished my shopping and the wrapping is well underway. December is filled with fun things and absolutely no shopping

I like to be organised.

Anyone getting a present from me can expect it to be unwrapped!"

..and I'm also 'well orgnised'!

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

..and I'm also 'well orgnised'!"

..and a slapdash typist!

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