FabSwingers.com forum: Christmas food shopping

By *inkerbell67 OP Woman
over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Why do people over shop at Christmas, you see them with trollys stuffed full of food as if its the end of the world lol ,shops open boxing day again ,its only a roast dinner i bet most of the food gets chucked, it just seems a waste to me ..

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By *epsonWoman
over a year ago

Biddulph

"Why do people over shop at Christmas, you see them with trollys stuffed full of food as if its the end of the world lol ,shops open boxing day again ,its only a roast dinner i bet most of the food gets chucked, it just seems a waste to me .."

I am 55 years of age, and never cooked Christmas dinner

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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago

Walking down the only road I've ever known!

All I'll be getting extra is a tub of celebrations and a pork pie

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

All I buy extra is a turkey otherwise a normal weekly shop for me

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By *udosMan
over a year ago

hull

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

Nothing extra for me....alone as usual will go and see my ole mum.....

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Because at one point, the shops didn't open at all, so it was either buy it all in, or get a hamper delivered.

Old habits.

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

I buy an extra few bits which I wouldn’t normally buy, I also will buy some nice picky bits and chocolate and fizzy drinks which is never ever bought on a normal shop.

I won’t be going over board though as only mainly myself who eats it all.

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

Feeding 12 people for 4 days in a row, I ain't stepping in to no supermarket on boxing Day.

I'm a double trolley-er

Well actually I'm not as I get it delivered.

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

I do buy a fair bit more for the Christmas period.

The only reason normally I only shop for one or Ash if he's at mine but I have my sister, her husband and kids plus friends over Christmas eve.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

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

I have everything in the fridge and freezer. I brought a few what you call Christmas snacks mince pies and Christmas cake and pudding.A couple of bottles of different things.

Lidls 3 bird roast.A Tesco ham.And some different options of cream. Most in date till 27/28 and some up to the 4 so. Apart from a normal small shop next weekend I don't even need nothing

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

Bit harsh

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Now Boxing Day different story. Had 60 + when both families come with friends. Can’t get that in a basket

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By *ady23Woman
over a year ago

Coventry

We agree. We are keeping it simple this year and cutting back. Just the 2 of u no waste

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

Approaching Xmas like you are preparing for the seige of Leningrad is missing the point somewhat.

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

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

Omg how rude!!

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

Bit harsh

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if your alone!!! Come here! No one should be on there own for Christmas. Unless they want to be.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

Omg how rude!! "
not rude at all. He is judging size or people shopping. That’s also rude! I have 4 kids 13 16 17 18 years old. A trolley don’t cut it. And that’s a normal week. Let alone Christmas

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

I have to buy more, normally shop and cook for one, cooking Christmas dinner for 12. So that will be a trolly full!

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

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

Omg how rude!! not rude at all. He is judging size or people shopping. That’s also rude! I have 4 kids 13 16 17 18 years old. A trolley don’t cut it. And that’s a normal week. Let alone Christmas

She wasn’t judging! And most people do over shop. No need for personal insults

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

She wasn’t judging! And most people do over shop. No need for personal insults "
is she see us on a normal day. So why the comments if she wasn’t judging lol

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

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

She wasn’t judging! And most people do over shop. No need for personal insults is she see us on a normal day. So why the comments if she wasn’t judging lol"

If you read properly she wasn’t saying why do you have so much food she was just implying most people over shop, which regardless of family size most people do. Your comment was nasty and personal. How do you know her personal situation? If she was lonely comments like yours could be deeply offensive

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

First line! Why do people over buy. “ that’s not judging “ !!! That person could be buying for a home! Food bank big family. Or a wasteful over shopper

She wasn’t judging! And most people do over shop. No need for personal insults "

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

How does she know. Not judging

She wasn’t judging! And most people do over shop. No need for personal insults is she see us on a normal day. So why the comments if she wasn’t judging lol

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

"Because some families have over 30 people visit Christmas Day. Guess your nobody no mates.

First line! Why do people over buy. “ that’s not judging “ !!! That person could be buying for a home! Food bank big family. Or a wasteful over shopper

She wasn’t judging! And most people do over shop. No need for personal insults

I see that as just asking why people over buy!! Simple question!

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Pc gone wrong. She committed I committed I don’t judge but I do. If anyone is nobody no mates pm me. I have been there.

Btw every one reads different things into a conversation.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

But I don’t hide my profile. Read into that

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Hash tag something to hide

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

"Pc gone wrong. She committed I committed I don’t judge but I do. If anyone is nobody no mates pm me. I have been there.

Btw every one reads different things into a conversation. "

I just found your attitude rude and hurtful. Some people aren’t fortunate to be surrounded by family and friends.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

OK back to the OP please

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

I always buy way too much food but Christmas is the time for indulgence and overeating

I buy enough to last around 10 days as going to the supermarket or getting an online slot over those few Christmas days is a nightmare.

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

"I always buy way too much food but Christmas is the time for indulgence and overeating

I buy enough to last around 10 days as going to the supermarket or getting an online slot over those few Christmas days is a nightmare. "

I like over indulging also,

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

"I always buy way too much food but Christmas is the time for indulgence and overeating

I buy enough to last around 10 days as going to the supermarket or getting an online slot over those few Christmas days is a nightmare. "
that's exactly what I do.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"I always buy way too much food but Christmas is the time for indulgence and overeating

I buy enough to last around 10 days as going to the supermarket or getting an online slot over those few Christmas days is a nightmare. "
I think we all do really. You know what does my head in! Is how much packages are expensive. I way over shop the boxes.

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By *erfectlyPervertedCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Possibly because they don't spend time planning menus?

Thinking about what you already have in the kitchen and freezer can avoid duplication of items.

Aside from cheese from Paxton & Whitfield, a turkey, fresh sprouts, carrots, parsnips, cranberries and a packet of cornflour (for the rum infused white sauce for the Christmas pudding) we're good to go.

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

I made a list and put it on the fridge door. And next thing I had two packs of sausage meat 4 packs bacon wrapped sausages. All because Tesco had a sale on them and two people had seen my list and brought them lol. But I had room in freezer for the sausages and the rest keeps for a few days after Christmas.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Some people are catering for a lot of guests or have big families. Christmas is a traditional time for feasting and indulgence.

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

I do a bit extra but I'm careful not waste anything. The freezer is my friend.

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