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Post by Raffles on Sept 19, 2016 19:04:11 GMT
They've started... the ads, we've gone from Summer last week, straight into Winter... nights are dark at 7pm, we need cheering up. What do we get?... bl**dy ads for more of our (limited) cash, and the start of the 'guilt feeling' for spending money we haven't got.  Why do I want a new bed, carpet, sofa, kitchen table before Christmas... they've all served me well for the last 10 years and will for the next. The only item I might want is a new telly, because if I see another decorated tree in the background, Santa on his sleigh, or cherubic kids carol singing, it might have a shoe through the screen.  It's the middle of September for **** sake, in my youth the season started a week, possibly two before the day, and half the fun was scurrying around for a suitable 'inexpensive' present for loved ones. Commercialism has killed the 'occasion' for me, what about you.  |
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Post by Greg on Sept 19, 2016 20:00:59 GMT
Roll on Christmas I say. Best time of the year by far. To be fair though I don't need a new bed, table sofa either  |
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Post by TJ on Sept 19, 2016 20:11:55 GMT
Hmm, I really do need a new bed as mine is falling apart it's ummm 20yrs old now - oops!
But yes I do agree far too early for xmas adverts.
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Post by Chrissie on Sept 19, 2016 20:22:40 GMT
I also agree that it's far too early. However, commercialism hasn't (completely) killed the 'occasion' for me. To me it's a time (& excuse) to treat my furry & human friends ( plus myself) to life's little pleasures |
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Post by tim on Sept 19, 2016 20:30:33 GMT
I take it you didn't get the Santa job this year Raffles? |
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Post by Ron on Sept 19, 2016 20:50:38 GMT
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Post by Bob on Sept 19, 2016 21:06:53 GMT
The word and goods associated with like m**** pies should be forbidden on pain of death before the 1st of December  |
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Post by Postmodern Smoking on Sept 19, 2016 21:14:33 GMT
I hadn't come across that word yet this year until someone  brought it up in this thread!!! 'Thanks' Raffles  !  |
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Post by Lee on Sept 19, 2016 21:40:40 GMT
Argos and B&M stores are already recruiting their Christmas staff I got rejected for two jobs at one of those two  Have to settle for the nurses staff parties Just think of the poor Ambulance staff over Christmas |
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Post by Jules on Sept 21, 2016 20:34:04 GMT
I was on holiday in Norfolk early August and went into the card factory shop and the staff were at the back of the shop sorting Xmas cards and putting them on display😕😰😣
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brought it up in this thread!!!
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