Post by: Forth Bridges on December 05, 2006, 07:36:38 pm
think it to commecarl, to much about getting present wil you in the right place!
NO more meantion in this lovlry thred1
Post by: kevvosa on December 05, 2006, 09:03:42 pm
Post by: loulou on December 05, 2006, 10:03:39 pm
Post by: Forth Bridges on December 05, 2006, 10:15:31 pm
My idea,
Kids get all there present on there birthday instead, ( less debt over the year if you have more then one kid! )
Xmas hoilday scapr and repalce by a 3 day hoilday - NEW YEAR!
New year eve,
1st
2nd all off!
while to two day before that a sautday operate will take place,
9am - 3pm!
Post by: Velvet Darkness on December 05, 2006, 10:18:40 pm
Post by: loulou on December 05, 2006, 10:24:13 pm
Post by: kevvosa on December 05, 2006, 11:26:52 pm
Post by: Velvet Darkness on December 05, 2006, 11:35:26 pm
Then I am really lucky with my kids because they are not like that.
I am not saying they don't want those things, they are kids after all, but they understand that it isn't possible right now and they're really good.
I wish for a great many things, but when it comes down to the really important stuff, Yes I think I'm lucky.
Post by: kevvosa on December 05, 2006, 11:38:55 pm
Post by: Velvet Darkness on December 05, 2006, 11:44:05 pm
Yes I agree with that kevvosa.
I also think that they can end up being bitterly dissappointed when they grow up and find out that inevitably real life isn't like that.
My kids get upset over things they can't have, but they handle it well and I'm proud of them for it. 
Post by: loulou on December 05, 2006, 11:46:01 pm
When I was small some plasticine , a doll and some colouring books made me happy on Xmas morning.
Post by: Velvet Darkness on December 05, 2006, 11:47:39 pm
I loved plasticine. It was squashy and squidgy and it smelled funny! 
Post by: loulou on December 05, 2006, 11:50:23 pm
Post by: Velvet Darkness on December 06, 2006, 12:27:33 am
Oh do you remember doing that too? Our dog always ate the dice out of all our games so we could never find one to play the games with once we were done.
OH Good Grief I'm OLD!!!!!
Post by: wjp666 on December 06, 2006, 03:00:15 am
Post by: oldspice on December 06, 2006, 07:14:38 am
When I was small, my greatest joy was my stocking stuffed with little treats you didn't get all year round (new pencils, a drawing book, sweets and tiny oranges). Then i looked forward to the stuffing with the Christmas dinner!
The 'big' presents on the end of my bed were usually new slippers, dressing gown and a new toy. One year it was roller skates. 'Jacko' skates. they kept me going until I was about 16!
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on December 06, 2006, 07:46:14 am
The trouble is kids don't even know why we celebrate Christmas and all they are interested in is expensive gifts.
Have you seen the TV advert for Argos, oh it makes me so angry. It's done like a fairy tale, only the Dad is making his son "the happiest boy" by buying him a £100 Scalextric set 
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on December 06, 2006, 07:49:54 am
Our dog always ate the dice out of all our games so we could never find one to play the games with once we were done.
Selection boxes usually had a 'spinner' you had to cut out and put a matchstick through, only they didn't work particularly well
Post by: loulou on December 06, 2006, 07:56:21 am
Have you seen the TV advert for Argos, oh it makes me so angry. It's done like a fairy tale, only the Dad is making his son "the happiest boy" by buying him a £100 Scalextric set
Yeah then he goes to the pub, comes back drunk and stands on it.
Post by: Forth Bridges on December 06, 2006, 07:57:10 am
christmas aint about presents or even jesus these days - it's truly about an atmosphere where everyone's just that little bit nicer to each other. and for that reason, i love it. joy to the world!
BANG ON !
Post by: kevvosa on December 06, 2006, 08:01:06 am
Have you seen the TV advert for Argos, oh it makes me so angry. It's done like a fairy tale, only the Dad is making his son "the happiest boy" by buying him a �100 Scalextric set
The one that annoys me is the one where the boy gets the Ipod and the man gets the Peter Kay book
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on December 06, 2006, 08:37:33 am
The one that annoys me is the one where the boy gets the Ipod and the man gets the Peter Kay book
and what does the woman get? Kitchen utensils??