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    We made a pact with our familys donkeys years ago that we would not exchange presents at Christmas and it has worked well over the years and we can usually be found on a hill somewhere on Christmas day with a Flask of tea and a cheese sandwich, or in the campervan in the middle of a field surrounded by like minded folk (Glenmore Campsite is one of our Favorites for Christmas and New Year).

    TBH we have always found that spontaineous gifting and family get togethers are a lot more meaningfull and much more appreciated than sticking to calender dates.

    Friends and work colleagues know me well enough not to give me or receive gifts from me and TBH most of them are releived that is the case, a quick handshake and good wishes means a lot more than some tacky gift that is not wanted or needed.
    Last edited by JohnK; 10-12-2019 at 09:46 PM.
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    Brilliant Christmas as my 2 lads are coming with us because others couldn't accommodate.
    Beautiful and better food.

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    Must be the effect of climate change messing up the seasons, but my wife has been doing a Spring clean of the house for a few days around the Winter solstice (obviously I have been pressed into action to help with this). Or it may have something to do with the fact that (unusually) we are hosting the family (9 people) for Christmas dinner.
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    Happy Christmas to all the fellow forumites I’ve seen out and about this year...

    DaveMole
    PeteS
    AnthonyKay
    Tindersticks
    DanGilbert
    WheezingDonkey
    CalFerguson
    GazB
    GeoffB and Mrs GeoffB
    FellUpFellDown
    JTinnion
    TheChapFromBowlandWhoseNameIveForgot!
    The mysterious guys from Springfield Striders who recognised me as a forumite at Cardington Cracker, even though I didn’t know you!

    Apologies anybody I’ve forgotten, it’s certainly not deliberate!

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    Good roll call Travs. Sorry I could not join the list at skirrid.
    Good tidings of the season to all. Let forum peace proceed.

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    Cheers Pete and I hope all forumites have a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

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    No selective list from me just a simple message to all:-

    “And so, I’m offering this simple phrase to kids from one to 92. Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.”

    Thanks Nat
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnK View Post
    No selective list from me just a simple message to all:-
    Naturally I wish all forumites a happy Christmas, regardless of whether or not I’ve seen you out and about over the past year...!!

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    Happy Christmas to the forum and it's good people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stagger View Post
    Happy Christmas to the forum and it's good people.
    And a happy Christmas to you and yours stagger.

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