[NSC] Christmas shopping ?

[Questions]

I’ve been informed tonight by Mrs Q that she has done about 50% of our present buying for Christmas. I’m amazed but quite happy as no real damage to our cards so far. Bearing in mind I have two grandchildren I’m quite glad 50 % is done. How’s your shopping going ?

 

[WATFORD zero]

I did the week's shop on Tuesday when it's quiet, but I think I may pop to the shops tomorrow for a couple of nice dinners and treats for the weekend

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

When does Mince Pie Season officially begin? They’ve been in the shops a while now but resisting the urge.

 

[Knocky's Nose]

I usually hit the Harrods sale in January when you can buy loads of Harrods branded 'Merch' and wines (which don't go off!) at about half price. I then send it all up to the family up North at Christmas and they all hold it aloft like cavemen with a ball of fire in a pot... Fortnum & Mason do the same, and my Mum (lives in Cheshire) loves all that.

Then, during the year - I scan eBay for 'Daily Deals' and pick up the odd bit for friends and family down here.

By November, I'm about 80% done - then I buy the rest of the stuff at the beginning of December and wrap it all up - then send it by ParcelForce.

Then I can crack on and enjoy Christmas.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Depends if the 50% is based on weight rather than number of heads

 

[Questions]

Depends if the 50% is based on weight rather than number of heads

I don’t know Hampy but I’m really glad I don’t have to worry about the actual shopping. I have to concede the fact I’m paying for most of it but as long as I don’t get the £500 (where’s your cash haul) demand then I can live with it. Looking forward to the JCB trucks on the 25th.

 

[Hampster Gull]

I don’t know Hampy but I’m really glad I don’t have to worry about the actual shopping. I have to concede the fact I’m paying for most of it but as long as I don’t get the £500 (where’s your cash haul) demand then I can live with it. Looking forward to the JCB trucks on the 25th.

I’m with you, you’re in a fortune position. I am rubbish at this stuff and will be running around buying thing with a day or two left. I know I will, I know I can do earlier but it just doesn’t happen

 

[dazzer6666]

Half an hour on Amazon at some point I guess. Plenty of time yet.......

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Thank God the range of products on sale at service stations has expanded over the years ... it's still October FFS ho ho ho

 

[Questions]

Thank God the range of products on sale at service stations has expanded over the years ... it's still October FFS ho ho ho

You’re going to buy her that ‘Super Duper Torch’ aren’t you. You old romantic you.

 

[zefarelly]

Christmas shopping?

**** OFF! It's October FFS nothing Vaguely Christmas should be legal until at least December

We've got 600 ****ing bellends to burn first. A far more important date in Early November than some fictitious limpwristed hipsters imaginary birthday!

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I fully intend to ignore Christmas and all the associated hype.

Instead, I'm going to enjoy myself.

 

[Questions]

What I’m saying here is that I make no contribution to Christmas other than financially until Xmas morning when I’m in charge of getting everyone pissed .... I realise there is more to xmas than that...........................................apparently.

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Family up North Wales which involves picking an away match, trundle up by train with Xmas presents and go to match the next day. This year it's Liverpool away so end of November. Last year it was early November, Everton.

 

[Diablo]

My christmas shopping is panic on christmas eve.

 

[NooBHA]

IlI’m amazed but quite happy as no real damage to our cards so so far

Did she say "Christmas Shopping". OR. "Christmas Shoplifting" ?

 

[pasty]

Always quite relaxed about Christmas shopping. The only person I ever have to get presents for is Mrs P, and that simply involves her making a list, and me going online to buy things on that list.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I haven't even thought about it yet, whereas the missus has been buying presents on & off for a few months already. Shes also been watching Christmas movies on some crappy film channel since July which does my head in.
If she had her way, Christmas would be all year round, but I will only begin to think about it AFTER Bonfire Night, and not before!