Bah humbug! A retreat for those lacking in Xmas spirit

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Did a last minute sortie to Lidl again for forgotten things, about as busy as before, only as busy as a usual Sunday, perhaps a bit less so, same with car parking.
Still managed to forget a few items as I forget to consult my shopping list that's not a lot of use as I forget to add things to it.
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myglaren wrote: 23 Dec 2024, 13:24 Did a last minute sortie to Lidl again for forgotten things, about as busy as before, only as busy as a usual Sunday, perhaps a bit less so, same with car parking.
Still managed to forget a few items as I forget to consult my shopping list that's not a lot of use as I forget to add things to it.
All your residents must have decided Milton Keynes is the place to be this Christmas Steve... Totally insane down this way :twisted: :lol:
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I think it would be that same in our local 'mall' with among others Asda and Sainsburys in it. Don't go near them. This place is a couple of miles further and can offer pretty much the same things, usually at a lower cost and a far more relaxed experience.
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I've just been and completed my food shop in Morrisons, loads of space and in and out without a single queue. There, shop and back in 40 minutes. Now I am ready to enjoy the various sports and films while stuffing myself with the most 'bad for you' food I could find!! :evil: :evil: :-D
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It will be even quieter tomorrow.
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myglaren wrote: 23 Dec 2024, 20:22 It will be even quieter tomorrow.
Looking forward to tomorrow - we have a special parkrun ;) 8-) We also have a special on New Year's Day too...

The best bit of Christmas/NY for me :)
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I'm being ironic ;) :lol:
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This tee dates from a time when I wasn't being ironic... Times and circumstances change :)
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Only another 15.5 hours to go to Football day!! Sorry Boxing Day but these days it's time to call it relief day!! :-D
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Do enjoy the Boxing Day sport Mick :D I expect I'll be indulging in my own tomorrow...
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Well, back home from the obligatory Christmas coffee and mince pie gathering, so now I can get on with the serious business of the day, practising on my new board with my new darts which arrived yesterday. I may even get to an acceptable standard if my legs last that long!! :-D
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If you practice your leaning forwards & buy some max length 30cm darts you could almost put 'em in the board. :lol:
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^^^^
A meal of roast potatoes served with a side salad and a few scraps of meat ? :lol:
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Merry Christmas, everybody. I unexpectedly spent it with my Brother and his Wife in Woodford Green. Highly enjoyable time was had by all.
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Stickyfinger wrote: 25 Dec 2024, 19:40 Image
bobins wrote: 25 Dec 2024, 19:48 ^^^^
A meal of roast potatoes served with a side salad and a few scraps of meat ? :lol:
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Lamb cooked over 5 hours in a sauce of plumbs, blueberry's, rosemary and maple syrup butter topped off with chicken stock......bloody lovely !
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