TGIF

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 12 Dec 2005, 22:07

Epykat wrote:
ecm wrote:
Epykat wrote:I'm not doing cards this year as a matter or principal (it's my Aunty Helen's fault) so, if anybody was expecting one from us and has noticed that we haven't sent it - MERRY CHRISTMAS .
What did Aunty Helen do, or not do, to incur such humbuggery?

I'm psyching myself up to start card writing tonight and am looking for an excuse (anything will do) to get out of it.
Well, after a (yet another) lengthy card writing session last year whereby I wrote my usual wee festive note to Aunty Helen and all the other people I haven't clapped eyes on since I was about 8, telling them how much I hoped they had had a good year etc, etc, etc - I got a card back from her saying 'from Helen'. Not even 'love Helen' or 'best wishes, Helen' - so this year I'm not doing cards - and it's been great. Thing is, chances are that nobody will even notice that ours is missing in among the dozens of other dust collectors hanging about their living room. I've saved fortunes on cards and stamps and there's been no hanging about at the Post Office or phoning round the rest of the family for addresses and postcodes that I keep meaning to write down. I think we should all not do it

I wish you'd posted this last night, E. It's a good enough reason in my book.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 12 Dec 2005, 23:10

Epykat wrote:
ecm wrote:
Epykat wrote:I'm not doing cards this year as a matter or principal (it's my Aunty Helen's fault) so, if anybody was expecting one from us and has noticed that we haven't sent it - MERRY CHRISTMAS .
What did Aunty Helen do, or not do, to incur such humbuggery?

I'm psyching myself up to start card writing tonight and am looking for an excuse (anything will do) to get out of it.
Well, after a (yet another) lengthy card writing session last year whereby I wrote my usual wee festive note to Aunty Helen and all the other people I haven't clapped eyes on since I was about 8, telling them how much I hoped they had had a good year etc, etc, etc - I got a card back from her saying 'from Helen'. Not even 'love Helen' or 'best wishes, Helen' - so this year I'm not doing cards - and it's been great. Thing is, chances are that nobody will even notice that ours is missing in among the dozens of other dust collectors hanging about their living room. I've saved fortunes on cards and stamps and there's been no hanging about at the Post Office or phoning round the rest of the family for addresses and postcodes that I keep meaning to write down. I think we should all not do it

Who said that Christmas spirit is dead?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 Dec 2005, 10:36

Epykat wrote: I've saved fortunes on cards and stamps and there's been no hanging about at the Post Office or phoning round the rest of the family for addresses and postcodes that I keep meaning to write down.

Im the same I always mean to write addresses down but every year have to phone up mum/m-in-l for addresses. As for stamps spent a fortune.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 14 Dec 2005, 22:28

My bahumbuggery (how did ecm get away with that one?) Christmas is gathering momentum and I told Mr E I wasn't putting up the tree - so he did it

. Obviously, it was all wrong so I started fixing it this morning (don't even know myself why I chose 7.50AM!) only to end up getting covered in artificial snow which wouldn't come off without the aid of half a roll of sellotape and was then late for work

. This Jesus guy's got a lot to answer for.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 14 Dec 2005, 23:01

What are you going to be like come Xmas eve?

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 14 Dec 2005, 23:16

Never mind Christmas Eve - wait til they find out I've cancelled New Year

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 14 Dec 2005, 23:16

Does your Bahumbuggery extend to New Year as well ? If so does that mean there will be no gazebo in the garden for Hogmanay this year ?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 14 Dec 2005, 23:17

I obviously posted just too late with the last one

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 15 Dec 2005, 21:41

teddygirl wrote:Yes I had a fab day at the antique fair Arachnid, bought a dog on wheels just like my avatar, thats four I have now and the "real dog" is getting on a bit so I might start looking for a set of wheels for him soon

Mrs smug isn't getting on so well with the Christmas card writing though, I forgot that I had a few letters to write and I haven't bought enough cards although I have leftovers from last year but some are not right for the people I need them for and I'm getting in a pickle

Do you save these little dogs on wheels Teddygirl??

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 15 Dec 2005, 21:56

You could say that Arachnid

This picture is an old one, will have to get an updated one with the newcomers.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 15 Dec 2005, 21:59

Is the one in the middle real, Teddygirl?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 15 Dec 2005, 22:01

Indeed yes Marya, "that's ma boy"

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 15 Dec 2005, 22:04

He's just as cute and cuddly looking as the toy versions Teddygirl!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 15 Dec 2005, 22:08

Anytime I see a dog on wheels now, I will think of you Teddygirl!!!
I could just picture your own wee dog on a set of wheels being pushed along!!! He looks just like them!!!

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 15 Dec 2005, 23:13

I never even noticed he did not have wheels!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 16 Dec 2005, 13:12

Marya wrote:Is the one in the middle real, Teddygirl?

Freddy is a right cutie

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 22 Dec 2005, 18:20

I know its not Friday as we know it but finshed up until 4th Jan! yipee!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 22 Dec 2005, 20:12

Finished here too until the 5th!

Wahey!

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 22 Dec 2005, 20:27

Finished here too..................................but just until 28th

My turn to not get the week off in between. Double

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 22 Dec 2005, 20:48

bearcub wrote:Finished here too..................................but just until 28th

My turn to not get the week off in between. Double

Poor BC. That sucks somewhat.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 22 Dec 2005, 21:51

bearcub wrote:Finished here too..................................but just until 28th

My turn to not get the week off in between. Double

Same here! Boo Hoo!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 22 Dec 2005, 22:23

commiserations Poppy, BC is going to be not be a happy teddy

when he has to go to work when I can stay in bed.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 22 Dec 2005, 22:57

Sandra wrote:commiserations Poppy, BC is going to be not be a happy teddy when he has to go to work when I can stay in bed.

Evil wife!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 Dec 2005, 09:13

bearcub wrote:
Sandra wrote:commiserations Poppy, BC is going to be not be a happy teddy when he has to go to work when I can stay in bed.
Evil wife!

But I am sure that when you get home you'll find the house sparkling and the wife in the kitchen dressed in a frilly pinny and cooking a tasty dish for your tea.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Dec 2005, 20:53

Oh dear....never mind.... Marya and I are in the lead so far then....we're off until........the 9th OF JANUARY

Poor Mr E is actually on call on Xmas day

Had our work night out last night (which was obviously enhanced tenfold and at least one vodka and lemonade by the fact I met Porty and POP) Thought I did quite well considering I started at 3.30pm and ended on the beach eating a kebab at 1am. As I lay in bed this morning safe in the knowlege that my make up was still intact (

) and I obviously looked as gorgeous as I did when I went out, my husband shattered all illusions by saying "right smelly, here's your tea" - apparently eau de kebab lingers.......

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 23 Dec 2005, 20:58

Poppy wrote: But I am sure that when you get home you'll find the house sparkling and the wife in the kitchen dressed in a frilly pinny and cooking a tasty dish for your tea.

One of the days BC is in work I am hitting the sales and then meeting two friends for a boozy get together lunch

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 23 Dec 2005, 21:00

Epykat wrote:husband shattered all illusions by saying "right smelly, here's your tea" - apparently eau de kebab lingers.......

Charming

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 23 Dec 2005, 21:17

Epykat wrote:Thought I did quite well considering I started at 3.30pm and ended on the beach eating a kebab at 1am.

I think you did very well!

Sounds like a great night.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Dec 2005, 21:17

I've just realised that today is in fact Friday and not Saturday. I therefore shouldn't have posted this post on this thread, I should have posted it on the 'Work night out' thread - sorry. Obviously a bit more unwith it than I originally thought

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 Dec 2005, 21:19

Poor Mr E is actually on call on Xmas day

That reminds me that I must be due for a date with Mr E at my dad's house in East Linton soon!!??

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 23 Dec 2005, 21:22

Poppy wrote:
Poor Mr E is actually on call on Xmas day
That reminds me that I must be due for a date with Mr E at my dad's house in East Linton soon!!??

Well he'll be expecting his New Year cheer

thumper · Post by **thumper** » 23 Dec 2005, 22:15

when your in east linton why dont you drop in to the drovers for a few drinks

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 23 Dec 2005, 22:58

thumper wrote:when your in east linton why dont you drop in to the drovers for a few drinks

Hah! Might hold you to that!

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 17 Feb 2006, 19:34

WHY IS THIS DAY SO LONG.....STILL 5 HOURS TILL IM OUT OF HERE!!!!

6.30PM ON A FRIDAY, ITS JUST NOT RIGHT!!!!!!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 17 Feb 2006, 19:36

Poppy sniggers and goes off to open a bottle of vino........