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Post by kayoneuu1 on Nov 28, 2023 7:42:44 GMT
I put our new tree up this afternoon. I like it except it’s not as tall as I thought it would be, so I’ve put it up on a storage box (disguised with one of my MiLs smaller quilts) and now I’m really happy with it. It came already wound with lights so it looks good “out of the box”
I’ll put the decorations/ornaments on tomorrow
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Post by poisonivyspen on Dec 1, 2023 4:29:23 GMT
I will put ours up tomorrow. I bought a new one last year and it fluffs up quite well so will get it out of storage tomorrow, the lights and baubles too.
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Post by pennybanger on Dec 1, 2023 8:03:20 GMT
I don't think there has ever been a hard and fast rule about when the tree should go up, but it is supposed to be be bad luck to leave it up after 12th Night. (January 5th, The eve of the feast of The Epiphany)
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Post by poisonivyspen on Dec 1, 2023 21:46:57 GMT
I don't think there is either Penny, I've always done ours on the 1st weekend of December for as long as I can remember as that is what my Mum always did. I generally take ours down on new years day though I have taken it down earlier on some years but mostly stick to NYD.
I have got as far as putting the storage bag with the Tree in it in the Loungeroom but that is as far as I've got, I will put it up later.
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Post by lyn on Dec 1, 2023 23:38:08 GMT
Still searching for the perfect tree...................*giggle*
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Post by joono on Dec 2, 2023 1:49:13 GMT
Tree went up last night and I did the lights and beads and will do the rest today.
Somehow I knocked it out of it's base when I was fiddling with the lights and I can't get it back in without starting again, so this year I have a wonky tree (again).
It's also molting a lot this year. I wouldn't mind a smaller tree now. It's a seven foot tree which is lovely, but not so easy when you're a five foot person.
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Post by poisonivyspen on Dec 2, 2023 6:24:50 GMT
No the tall one's aren't easy that I will concur on joono. I have a smaller 5ft Tree which I put up one year, it was nice and easy.
Well it's up and I've fluffed the branches but that is about it, I might put lights on and start decorating it later, maybe.
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Post by lyn on Dec 2, 2023 6:36:43 GMT
You little short arse J lol
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Post by joono on Dec 2, 2023 8:42:46 GMT
 That I am, Freddie.
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Post by joono on Dec 2, 2023 11:07:04 GMT
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Post by figlet on Dec 3, 2023 0:25:57 GMT
Our Xmas tree is still in the garage roof. OH tripped when going for a walk on a hill and has sore ribs. Don't think he'll be that keen to get the tree down today.
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Post by flashie on Dec 3, 2023 1:20:39 GMT
Joono................do you still have the bunting I made you years ago.
I put ours up every year.
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Post by joono on Dec 3, 2023 2:15:54 GMT
Certainly do, Flashie.  |
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Post by lyn on Dec 3, 2023 6:01:26 GMT
That looks lovely J, makes me kinda think I might .................. nah !!!!!
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Post by poisonivyspen on Dec 3, 2023 6:24:30 GMT
It does look good joono and I have finished mine, decorated and has the lights on.
I also noticed a slight lean when I looked at the base, just needs the screws adjusting but it is barely noticeable. I miss one of my old trees that just the slot in legs not the screw in base like they have now.
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Post by flashie on Dec 3, 2023 10:23:06 GMT
I spent a lot of time over the weekend trying to find where I had put the Christmas tshirts.
You know what it is like..........the longer you look the dumber the places are.
I found them tonight..............in the draw in the spare room.
I mean .............really.............who put them there.......what a stupidy normal logical place to have put them.
Why weren't they in the manhole............or shed..............or laundry.........garage.............under the house.......any of the places I looked.
Good grief.
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Post by kayoneuu1 on Dec 7, 2023 7:10:07 GMT
My fingers did a lot of Christmas shopping today. I love the internet  |
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Post by joono on Dec 7, 2023 7:55:03 GMT
What did you get me?
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Post by pepe on Dec 7, 2023 8:05:30 GMT
i got this table place setting for your rooster friend
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Post by figlet on Dec 7, 2023 8:34:57 GMT
Meanie 😀
DJ's had 40% off all Christmas decs. I had a $20 voucher there..$35 worth of decs came home with me.
I've been getting my online orders sent to an Aust. Post office for pick up due to a missing parcel recently. Yesterday an AP staff member tried to give me someone else's parcel (same surname). At a store same thing..tried to give me the wrong click n collect.
Xmas tree not in the house yet.
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Post by joono on Dec 7, 2023 8:36:13 GMT
Hahaha Frankie keeps getting chased away by the ex, but then he does love chicken.
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Post by joono on Dec 7, 2023 8:41:11 GMT
Gee, that's not good Fig.
I got sent the $20 voucher too. I also still have a $100 gift card from Myer from my birthday so they will both be put to use on my next city day.
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Post by lyn on Dec 7, 2023 23:41:57 GMT
As a kid we always had REAL Christmas trees I loved the smell.
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Post by kayoneuu1 on Dec 8, 2023 0:23:33 GMT
We did too lyn and I used to get a real one when our kids were little. But it’s just so much hassle, especially getting rid of it later.
I’ve got a feeling you can buy Christmas/pine air spray to get the smell.
I have a lovely Christmas scented candle which I light on Christmas Day. A local woman makes them so I bought a few a couple of years ago as gifts and kept one for myself.
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Post by figlet on Dec 12, 2023 3:46:22 GMT
We had a real tree too. Dad went and chopped one down on the farm. We also had real trees for a few years when our girls were young. They were sold near our house so just carried them home...probably $10..not $60 like they are now.
About 5 years ago my son in law spotted a Santa with Skis in Vinnes (approx 40cm high, quite a few years old). He doesn't even like going in op shops but he bought that Santa. Last week my daughter noticed it had a battery case lid. She put some batteries in and nothing happened. She googled and found you have to stamp you foot on the floor and Santa moves and plays music. They love him more even more now.
Their floors are that imitation wood look panels. I can't really see if Santa was on a tiled floor the foot stamping would work?
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Post by pepe on Dec 12, 2023 3:48:59 GMT
i have only ever had one real tree and that was under protest.
i just hate the thought of chopping one down just to throw it out
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Post by pennybanger on Dec 21, 2023 1:16:29 GMT
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year Sorry I haven't been around much lately. My New Year resolution will be to do better jlcards.com/Wi2jW1 |
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Post by figlet on Dec 21, 2023 2:09:35 GMT
A good choice of e-card for GP.
"A VERY MOORY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL"
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Post by kayoneuu1 on Dec 21, 2023 3:01:00 GMT
Happy Gravy Day!
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Post by kayoneuu1 on Dec 21, 2023 3:06:10 GMT
Naaawww that’s so sweet penny 🧑🎄 🎄 🥂
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