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cloaked_wolf
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:46 pm Posts: 10022
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Given that it's officially 1st December, I'm now happy to start talking about Christmas. Triggered by this post: We've just bought our first tree (always a fake) for our new house. John Lewis basics one for £40. It'll do. Money's tight this year. But how do you work out how many lights you need? Baubles we could just buy lots and then use/reuse. Also please post pics of your Xmas decorations, meals, memes in here.
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:17 am |
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am Posts: 7935 Location: Manchester.
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*sits back and waits, patiently, for Mark to post the inevitable "Is it Christmas?" link* 
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:34 am |
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oceanicitl
Official forum cat lady
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:04 am Posts: 11039 Location: London
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I'd say use enough baubles, tinsel and lights to cover at least one side of the tree. Preferably the side you can see (assuming it's in a corner) 
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:52 am |
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TheFrenchun
Officially Mrs saspro
Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:55 pm Posts: 4955 Location: on the naughty step
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I do less is more, a few handpicked / handmade ornaments then buy new ones every year. Lights, for a 6 ft tree you probably need two standard loops to start. Tinsels is where I fall normally
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:36 am |
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Spreadie
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 6355 Location: IoW
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Anyone who puts up xmas decs before December needs a boot up the arse.
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:57 pm |
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hifidelity2
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:03 pm Posts: 5041 Location: London
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Pah!!
SWMBO has had all the Decks up, inc Reindeer outside on the roof for the past 2 weeks
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:01 pm |
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davrosG5
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:37 am Posts: 6954 Location: Peebo
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I'll be hosting Christmas for the family this year for the first time ever and have no decorations at all (as I normally go back to the parents for the holidays). Meh, not sure if I can be bothered getting any. The main thing is the family being together.
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:51 pm |
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timark_uk
Moderator
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm Posts: 12143 Location: Belfast
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I'm never one to fail in this regard - http://isitchristmas.comMark
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:39 pm |
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am Posts: 7935 Location: Manchester.
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This may be a new record... I already have my birthday and Christmas present for this year, (new camera) so, last night, I told the wife that for NEXT years birthday/Christmas present, I'd love a PS4. Yes, it's for Kick Off! And the new Star Wars game.
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:45 pm |
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oceanicitl
Official forum cat lady
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:04 am Posts: 11039 Location: London
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Came home last night and the house on the corner is lit up like Christmas lights are going out of fashion I'd hate to see their electric bill. Even throughout the year there are lamps on in every window - OTT
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Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:25 am |
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hifidelity2
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:03 pm Posts: 5041 Location: London
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not so bad these days with them all being LEDs
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Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:31 pm |
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pcernie
Legend
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm Posts: 45931 Location: Belfast
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Could fairy lights be slowing down your Wi-Fi? | TechRadar http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/ ... i--1310157'The Wi-Fi's been sh1t since the middle of November? And who's fault is that?'
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Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:39 pm |
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timark_uk
Moderator
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm Posts: 12143 Location: Belfast
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Just ban Christmas. Job done.
Mark
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Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:27 pm |
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pcernie
Legend
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm Posts: 45931 Location: Belfast
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No, it's a fantastic excuse for a lazy working environment, days off, getting fat(ter) etc.
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Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:45 pm |
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paulzolo
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:27 pm Posts: 12251
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 Once again, we will be putting this sign in the window.
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Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:14 pm |
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