How are we this week? All set for the big day yet?

  • @Z3k3
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    31 year ago

    OK wtf why did I just see 2 rabbit in the grass 2 days before xmas

    • @OlapOPM
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      21 year ago

      Edinburgh was positively balmy today, early hibernators woken by temps? But hibernation doesn’t mean no venturing out for some animals I believe too

      • @Z3k3
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        31 year ago

        Honestly I’m hoping it was a random normal thing I’m to du.b yo understand. But it felt like the whole winter has been fucked this year

        • @OlapOPM
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          21 year ago

          Not to be too dour, but we’ll be seeing mair weird shite like this as time goes on sadly. And winter ainly officially stairted back oan Friday wi the solstice (there’s a few ways tae decide this, but seasonal lag in the UK makes the solstices and equinoxes convenient for seasons)

          • @Z3k3
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            31 year ago

            Aye.

            Was a surreal thing. We’re driving away from my daughters about 10 ish last night. My wife suddenly shouts bunnies. I think wierd they are out at this time of night. It then hit me like a train when I realised it was 2 days till Xmas

  • @Z3k3
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    31 year ago

    Just done the extended family Xmas wile nice was a lot stress for an antisocial fucker like me. Next stop the real one with the wife kids and grandkid.

    It’s almost over woop woop

    • @linzid83
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      21 year ago

      Although stressful, try to find some enjoyment! Your family will enjoy spending time with you!

      • @Z3k3
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        31 year ago

        It was nice. I just struggle with social interaction especially it its bigger than 1 to 1

        • @linzid83
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          11 year ago

          You did well today then!! x

          • @Z3k3
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            21 year ago

            Aye tbh I’m happy how the day went till I joined some childhood trauma dots. Which kinda sorta good the timing fucking sucks

            • @linzid83
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              11 year ago

              Being around family can be difficult. I have managed to minimise how many folk I have to see now on Christmas Day but its still a mad time!!

              • @Z3k3
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                21 year ago

                Aye. I think that’s what we’re experiencing with this yr. Plan most of wife’s family today done. My dad and his wife on 25th but expected to be super short visit as he’s a prick. Then a day with my bairns and their bairns which is the paty I’m looking forward th.

                • @linzid83
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                  11 year ago

                  Yeah Christmas is about the kids! They’ll have a great time and love having time off with you!

    • @OlapOPM
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      11 year ago

      How big was today then? Get any time for yourself?

      • @Z3k3
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        31 year ago

        4 extra adults 5 bairns. No time for me since 7am. Long day but don’t get me wrong nice day but very loud.

        • @OlapOPM
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          31 year ago

          Peace and good will to all men wasn’t about war. It was about noise, I’m pretty sure. Boxing day always a rare treat in this regard for my family

  • @OlapOPM
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    21 year ago

    Swatchin Glasgae vs Embra the nicht oan the tele, mon Embra! Lots o shoppin this weekend, an tidyin, and hopefully a swim the morn. An It’s A Wondeful Life at the Cameo tomorrow tae, busy busy!

    • @linzid83
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      21 year ago

      Oh sounds like a nice wholesome weekend!!

      • @OlapOPM
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        21 year ago

        How’s yours shaping up? Hit a supermarket today or tomorrow?

        • @linzid83
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          21 year ago

          Nah i’m done! Mine was shaping up ok but I either have a cold or covid now, so will test tomorrow then maybe have to readjust my plans!! What u doing for christmas??

          • @OlapOPM
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            21 year ago

            In-laws round. MIL, SIL, her two, and a dog. So hiding in the kitchen? To be fair cookin fer 8 will take most the morning! Will pipe them in tae sum Jingle Bells fer a giggle tae, seein as ah’m a piper!

            Making a ham and have a turkey crown too. Neither my first choice for roasting, but it is Christmas.

            How about you?

            • @linzid83
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              21 year ago

              Sounds fantastic!! If i’m feeling alright we’re supposed to be at my aunts house for steak/turkey, but shes informed me she has a ham or lamb too!! I’ll see my dad beforehand too because its also his birthday. I need to get presents out to folk as well but if it doesn’t happen its not the end of the world!

              • @OlapOPM
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                1 year ago

                Steak, turkey, lamb, ham - hitting all the main food groups there! I recommend some great yorkies for all that, with plenty of rosemary roasties

                • @linzid83
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                  21 year ago

                  All the meat!!! We had my sister and her kids up at my mums during the week and did a christmas dinner then too! My mum made real yorkies which were good but a bit soggy!!!

                  What is santa bringing the kids??

    • @OlapOPM
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      21 year ago

      How big’s yer hoose Mrs McAlistair? I recommend swimming, or taking up smoking