Christmas

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
28/12/2008 23:24

Hello all - now, I know I am a grumpy old cow. Have just spent another couple of hours clearing up after our last meal. Son and girlfiend (love 'em both) have spent Christmas between ours and hers. It's been great to see them and I appreciate their (very) healthy appetites. I mentioned that we might go to an hotel next year - if that was OK. "Well, we won't be here - we'll be in Australia". My son has spent a lot of time in Os - but it means we can go to an Hotel for a few days next year. Deep Joy!

IS IT ME???????????????????????????

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
29/12/2008 12:06

Definiately not

We do everything to make Christmas how everyone wants why can't we have a year where its about what we want!!

Sheila

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
29/12/2008 12:11

Sheila - thanks for that; I was beginning to think it was only me!

Happy New Year

Jean

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
29/12/2008 13:42

But why do you put up with it ladies? Next year, don't plan anything. Sit back and let your husbands/kids take the strain. If they don't bother organising anything just book yourself into an expensive hotel and pamper yourself. Charge it to your husband's credit card and enjoy! Oh and don't tell them where you are going and don't leave any food in the fridge.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
29/12/2008 13:45

Or make sure your villa is finished and your flights are booked and then chill out in NC with a bottle of bubbly and a hot tub.

No trees no presents or stockings or xmas cake or turkey. No squabbling moody teens or family stresses.



Sheila

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
29/12/2008 13:49

Jo- I'll have you know that this Christmas Mrs Wick did not actually do any of the cooking, I made two starters, cooked the main course & made the dessert. Okay she did the washing up, but we do have a dishwasher. After the mess I make cooking she deserves a medal, why use one pot when you can use three?

Paul

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
29/12/2008 13:54

Mrs Wicks..Mrs Coachie has finally decided that this year was the last time she was having the clan here.It will be interesting to see who offers to have us and the the other clan members (16) She wont go away for Xmas,says its a time for families to be together which I can appreciate but we are getting on now and its bloody hard work,so we will await the invitations with bated breath...

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 17:43

Just found this old post what did you do this xmas Jean. We actually stayed at home and did the xmas bit then excaped on the 27th to NC and the hot tub as planned for New Year and it was fantastic.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 18:46

mint1955 - well, it was actually last Christmas (2009) I was referring to, but, I've said it before and I shall say it again - WE'RE GOING AWAY NEXT CHRISTMAS.



j

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 18:51

Hi Jean Yes I realised that after I had posted but hey its the same old thing every year!!!!! I reccommend going away we had a fab time. Coming back wasn't so great with all the snow though. Maybe we will just have to stay longer next time!

Sheila

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 18:53

Sheila - I think you may have hit the nail on the head - of course, stay longer and don't come back to UK until about April - the weather may have warmed up a bit by then



Jean