FabSwingers.com forum: What do you dislike most in the run up to Christmas?

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

For me it's the crowds in shops and increased traffic on the roads. I now try and avoid peak times as much as possible

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By *onkeymagic50Man
over a year ago

Near the harbour

The fact it now starts in October

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By *e DevilMan
over a year ago

Blantyre

"For me it's the crowds in shops and increased traffic on the roads. I now try and avoid peak times as much as possible"

Bah humbug , Tracey xx

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By *andACouple
over a year ago

glasgow

I've got to admit I love everything about Xmas. Hogmanay is losing it's attraction for some reason though and I don't enjoy it as much. Last year was the first time we never went out for it and we ended up just going to the cinema instead.

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By *horstrollMan
over a year ago

Caprona

The sheer waste

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

Everything

It's a time of year I hate

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

"The fact it now starts in October

September if you work in retail!

I can't stand they bloody elfs!!!

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

"The fact it now starts in October

September if you work in retail!

I can't stand they bloody elfs!!!"

Where would we be without the national elf service ?

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

"The fact it now starts in October

September if you work in retail!

I can't stand they bloody elfs!!!

Where would we be without the national elf service ?

I (indirectly) work for the NHS.

Our most wonderful time of the year...

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By *onkeymagic50Man
over a year ago

Near the harbour

"The fact it now starts in October

September if you work in retail!

I can't stand they bloody elfs!!!

Where would i be without the national elf service ?

Don't know where would you be

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By *ade and VanessaCouple
over a year ago

Central Scotland

"The fact it now starts in October

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Christmas cards

Crowded shops

Traffic

Price increase

And Christmas cards

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

Not seeing my kids - its really the time when I do miss them

They are now at an age they are out with friends and constantly going to parties so as they stay with their mother, I'm the last person who get a visit.

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

The unrealistic expectation to be with family members that don't give a toss about you the rest of the year and to make out that your enjoying it too..

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

I love Christmas but the McCalls over the road had stuff in in August. That was too much

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

"Not seeing my kids - its really the time when I do miss them

They are now at an age they are out with friends and constantly going to parties so as they stay with their mother, I'm the last person who get a visit.

Book things in advance and give them plenty notice

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

Having two weeks off away from students......no wait that's what I like

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

I have no interest in the festive period. It's all contrived crap

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

The attempted guilt trips of every advertisement

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

The stress. Running around daft trying to buy all the presents then spending ages wrapping them up. On the plus side i always lose weight in December.

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

Writing Xmas cards x

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

How comercialised it is, and the amount of complete arseholes that think it's acceptable to talk/shout at employees like they're stupid. Just no need x

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

The fact that every single person can only think to ask if you are ready for Christmas?

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

The Christmas Muzak that's played in every shop

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By *ob nice but domMan
over a year ago

PAISLEY

I hate the way the whole of December is now Xmas time. Plus the way everything important just seems to be cancelled from 20th December to 4th January.

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

The idiots I have to deal with in the bar

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By *adcowWoman
over a year ago

kirkcaldy

Them releasing programme schedule that means just a repeat of the films from the last 2 months - again!!!

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

Could be worse you could even have to deal with idioric barstaff that only have eyes for fems wanting served (yup I frequent the bar your in)

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By *irky_coupleCouple
over a year ago

kirky

For the first time in nearly 20 years, I'm not in retail and having to deal with it every day, so can't really say there's anything I hate as it's all pretty much new to me. Do enjoy when the schools go off as the roads are much quieter in the morning drive home

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

"For me it's the crowds in shops and increased traffic on the roads. I now try and avoid peak times as much as possible"

So glad we have a subway here, that saves sitting in traffic. Id say its the increased amount of beggars, these are not homeless but a gang, I have saw 5 of them twice getting out a car. I give food to the real hard up guys.

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

"Could be worse you could even have to deal with idioric barstaff that only have eyes for fems wanting served (yup I frequent the bar your in)

Ah! You recognise me then.lol

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By *un Couple 6969 xxCouple
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

The same shitty music on repeat

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

People

John

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

"People

John

awe n here's me sexy santa' d...out my head n i cant get out as to play as such as ill..people at times r the best at crimbo..like to pay it forward more than ever at this time of year...X

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"People

John

awe n here's me sexy santa' d...out my head n i cant get out as to play as such as ill..people at times r the best at crimbo..like to pay it forward more than ever at this time of year...X"

The Grinch was just misunderstood

But yes some play would be good

John

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

"People

John

I posted this then deleted, wasn't sure anyone else would get it. I should have relied on you John.

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

"Not seeing my kids - its really the time when I do miss them

They are now at an age they are out with friends and constantly going to parties so as they stay with their mother, I'm the last person who get a visit.

I feel for you there. But I have a small advantage in that I detest Xmas and everything about it. So less of an issue.

But I do miss my kids generally. Never get to see them enough.

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

"Writing Xmas cards x"
save a tree! Don't write cards. Simples.

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

"How comercialised it is, and the amount of complete arseholes that think it's acceptable to talk/shout at employees like they're stupid. Just no need x"

Xmas Plastic capitalism.. save your money. Make a gift. If is more personable.

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

"Could be worse you could even have to deal with idioric barstaff that only have eyes for fems wanting served (yup I frequent the bar your in)

Ah! You recognise me then.lol"
lol yup best point out your not one of the guilty parties

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"People

John

I posted this then deleted, wasn't sure anyone else would get it. I should have relied on you John.

I always aim to please

John

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By *iss_b_heavenCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh-ish

Everything! Bah, humbug!

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

"Everything! Bah, humbug!

At last a kindred spirit

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