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Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

Last post Nov 25, 2008, 3:17 PM by raypalmer. (25 replies)
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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 2:55 AM

Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

What do you have inside & outside your house, bungalow or flat?

Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 2:58 AM

158461

Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

Nothing, and it makes me oh so happy to be a grinch:-)
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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 8:24 AM

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It's the eternal struggle in our house.

I would love to go nuts, but The Wife is totally against tacky decorations.

All we have is our 5' fake tree (white), with white baubles, white tinsel, and white lights.
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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 10:27 AM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

So long as no-one drapes tinsel within a country mile of the hifi/tv etc then I don't care what the wife and kids put up. (Tinsel sheds and can fall into vents on equipment.

I am for 'tasteful' the others are into tacky.

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 10:46 AM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

Have lost a lot of the decs my OH bought last year Wink so may have to buy some tasteful ones this year Yes

'Bought' our natural tree last year on Chrimbo eve at Saino's. Sent the little one over to ask the man outside how much the last tree was while I got the trolley. I go over and it's free !! 8ft natural  non-drop tree for nowt ! Result.

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 12:28 PM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

except for the tree, decorations are banned from my house... especially since i've replastered and painted my walls and ceilings. dont want em peppered with pin holes

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Before the pound tanked against the dollar, I was going  to treat myself to a kitsch selection from here... 

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 1:10 PM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

Clare Newsome:

Before the pound tanked against the dollar, I was going  to treat myself to a kitsch selection from here... 



The thought of Elvis baubles is rather disconcerting. Or can you imagine your OH saying: "let's illuminate Elvis. . ."


The reason why I ask is because most around our area go bananas - the whole roof and garden resemble an adventure playground, where we only have a 7' tree and some ceiling decorations.

Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 1:13 PM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

The parents normally have nice tasteful decorations in silver and gold, mainly just on the tree.

Had something pretty similar at my flat last year but i don't think i will be putting up any this year. I'm not really in the mood for Christmas this year.
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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 1:13 PM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

I love to go OTT with the decorations. The kids really love it and it just makes this time of year that little bit more special.

Saying that though I have gone from my own mortgaged property to rented this year so will probably have to be a little more reserved.....

Oh well!

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 1:59 PM

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If you have youngsters it sets the correct atmosphere. We were toying with the idea to have lights wrapped around our pear tree.

Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 2:05 PM

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plastic penguin:
If you have youngsters it sets the correct atmosphere. We were toying with the idea to have lights wrapped around our pear tree.



Did that one year, the results were spectacular if you want to start a forest fire! That was the end of that tree! Big Smile

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 7:30 PM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

none.  not even cards.  christmas can ***** off.  and morons in santa hats.  "cheer up, it's christmas!",  "do you want a punch in the face?"

i don't like christmas, too cold and wet and dark.  they should move it to summer.

can you tell its been a long day?

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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 7:44 PM

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Craig you magnificent....

Although I can't complain about the cold and the wet. 'Round here Xmas is comparatively balmy, after the new year we really get into the thick of it.

"Xmas" is one of those fantastic arguments for atheism, or Judaism, or polytheism even. What's a fat putz that can travel faster than physics allow got to do with the birth of an immaculately conceived magical Jew? I mean... it's got to be balanced out. For every nativity scene and santa claus I see in december there should be a big illuminated Judas and Pilate at Easter. Where are the "vacant tomb" dioramas neatly placed on front lawns???
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Posted on Nov 23, 2008, 7:50 PM

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Re: Xmas decorations - d'you go OTT?

I do.

I switch all of my hifi kit on and the ambient green gives a nice Christmassy feel. It's almost as if Paul McCartney and The Pogues have come in to my front room I can tell you.

 

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