It's that time of year again... and i've caved...

Sian-of-the-dead
Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
edited September 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
I've started Christmas shopping already :o AND! The local shops already have mince pies on sale! :eek:

I have a list of things to purchase via the power of the internet and even have a list compiled of who's getting what this year. I know where i'll be and with who... I've NEVER been this organised about Christmas, EVER :eek:

I know it annoys the majority of people as it isn't even October yet but has anyone else started?
Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
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  • illegal pants
    illegal pants Posts: 13,471
    OMG :eek: i'd like to hide under a rock from December to mid-Jan :eek:

    so what's next to my name then? ;)
    wah
  • urbanhippie
    urbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Arrrrrghh! NOOOOO!

    I have to many important birthdays to worry about next month to even THINK about christmas :(

    I'm hoping that if I just pretend it isn't happening I can get through it unscathed and still relatively sane :o
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  • surfanddestroy
    surfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    I haven’t even thought about Christmas yet. I always leave everything till the last minute though.
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    illegal pants wrote:
    OMG :eek: i'd like to hide under a rock from December to mid-Jan :eek:

    so what's next to my name then? ;)

    I used to but I'm REALLY looking forward to it this year. My big bro got married last month so it'll be my first Christmas with my sister in law, My mum turns 60 on Christmas day, I have someone I'm absolutely crazy about to celebrate with and his family have made me feel so welcome that i'm really looking forward to seeing them too! :o

    Next to your name? A poke in the eye with a sharp stick... but remember! It'll cost me fortune to get to you... It's the thought that counts ;)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I haven’t even thought about Christmas yet. I always leave everything till the last minute though.

    I did that last year and it was one big headache :( I vowed not to do it again. Besides, I like shopping for Dave's presents and i'm impatient :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Good idea to start thinking of Secret Santa again for the pit.....This year I won't limit myself to a US member only! I had someone from Berlin send me something last year and it was awesome.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • surfanddestroy
    surfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I did that last year and it was one big headache :( I vowed not to do it again. Besides, I like shopping for Dave's presents and i'm impatient :o

    My problem is I hate shopping.
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Sprunkn7 wrote:
    Good idea to start thinking of Secret Santa again for the pit.....This year I won't limit myself to a US member only! I had someone from Berlin send me something last year and it was awesome.

    Yeah, me and Helen talked about this last time we were together... I might PM her about it actually...
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    My problem is I hate shopping.

    That's why a lot of people are getting personal stuff that I've drawn or painted this year ;)

    That and interwebs shopping is easy :o

    I have to admit though, although i'm not a fan of shopping at that time of year, I popped into town on my own on Christmas eve last year in my scarf and gloves to get a couple of bits. I listened to Into The Wild, it was dark and all the lights were on, everyone was in a great mood and you could smell Christmas in the air. I went to starbucks and got a cinnamon and chocolate coffee to take away the cold... I've never felt so Christmassy :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • surfanddestroy
    surfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    That's why a lot of people are getting personal stuff that I've drawn or painted this year ;)

    That and interwebs shopping is easy :o

    I have to admit though, although i'm not a fan of shopping at that time of year, I popped into town on my own on Christmas eve last year in my scarf and gloves to get a couple of bits. I listened to Into The Wild, it was dark and all the lights were on, everyone was in a great mood and you could smell Christmas in the air. I went to starbucks and got a cinnamon and chocolate coffee to take away the cold... I've never felt so Christmassy :o

    I usually end up getting everything online.
    I have never had a good experience with christmas shopping, everyone always seems to be so stressed and in such a rush.
    Astoria 20/04/06, Leeds 25/08/06, Prague 22/09/06, Wembley 18/06/07,
    Dusseldorf 21/06/07, Manchester 17/08/09, London 18/08/09, LA 06/10/09, LA 07/10/09.

    Ain't gonna be any middle anymore.
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    surfanddestroy wrote:
    I usually end up getting everything online.
    I have never had a good experience with christmas shopping, everyone always seems to be so stressed and in such a rush.

    i usually buy it online as well... mind you, i dont think many high street shops actually stock 14 inch spiky dildos.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • Dissidentman
    Dissidentman Posts: 15,378
    dunkman wrote:
    i usually buy it online as well... mind you, i dont think many high street shops actually stock 14 inch spiky dildos.


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  • iamica
    iamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    I don't even want to THINK about Christmas yet...it's still 80 degrees here!!
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  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    not christmas, but i did already buy a birthday present for my niece whose birthday is in december. it's a killer month for me - christmas, and birthdays of my mom, sister, sister-in-law and two nieces! :eek:
  • RolandTD20Kdrummer
    RolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    I was going to say it not even Halloween yet....but...dude...it's still September!

    This type of thing can only be resolved by a quiet room, a couch and $100 dollars....no sex unfortunately. :D
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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    nfanel wrote:
    not christmas, but i did already buy a birthday present for my niece whose birthday is in december. it's a killer month for me - christmas, and birthdays of my mom, sister, sister-in-law and two nieces! :eek:

    :eek: My Mum's birthday's on Christmas day and this year's her 60th... I thought I was stressed with that coming up, god only knows how you feel! :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I've started Christmas shopping already :o AND! The local shops already have mince pies on sale! :eek:

    I have a list of things to purchase via the power of the internet and even have a list compiled of who's getting what this year. I know where i'll be and with who... I've NEVER been this organised about Christmas, EVER :eek:

    I know it annoys the majority of people as it isn't even October yet but has anyone else started?
    :mad: you can just fuck right off!

    :p
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    :mad: you can just fuck right off!

    :p

    So does that mean you don't know what to get me yet or are ye just playing hard to get? ;)

    :p
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    So does that mean you don't know what to get me yet or are ye just playing hard to get? ;)

    :p
    read above :p

    re. secret santa, not even thinking about anything this week either so save the pm :p
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    read above :p

    re. secret santa, not even thinking about anything this week either so save the pm :p

    Oh it's saved... I can't be arsed with it at the minute either :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.

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