grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53651 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Eddie99 said: A special Happy Birthday to your Sarah from me Graham. 🎂. We Xmas birthdays have to stick together I’m sure you’ll all have a wonderful time Thank you Eddie for Sarah's birthday wishes. Happy birthday to you too. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53652 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Good morning. It is 9°C and cloudy here this morning. I hope everyone is safe and well and looking forward to Christmas. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53653 Share Posted December 22, 2023 @mrsgoggins. Happy birthday to your husband on Christmas eve. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53654 Share Posted December 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: My youngest grandson will be 27 on Christmas Day, so that's another one for your list. Avril Happy 27th birthday to your youngest grandson on Christmas day Avril. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted December 22, 2023 #53655 Share Posted December 22, 2023 17 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good evening. It is our Sarah's birthday on Christmas eve and I am bringing her to ours on Christmas day and she will stay at ours. Pauline has the table all ready. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Are you cooking ?, or do Greggs deliver Christmas day.🎅🧑🎄 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted December 22, 2023 #53656 Share Posted December 22, 2023 14 hours ago, Presto2 said: Our news is that today we both retired .... It's been an emotional time but now chilling amidst the many Champagne bottles we've been given. Cheaper holidays here we come .... Welcome to the club. Pretty soon you'll wonder how you ever had time for....Work. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted December 22, 2023 #53657 Share Posted December 22, 2023 The last December birthday in our family is tomorrow, my eldest daughter's. December is an expensive month for us birthday wise with six birthdays in the month. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted December 22, 2023 #53658 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Lots of birthdays around the 25th ,which tells me that the TV must be crap in March? Hope you all have a good birthday as well as Christmas . Spare a thought for those who have to work the festive period ... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53659 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, zap99 said: We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Are you cooking ?, or do Greggs deliver Christmas day.🎅🧑🎄 Pauline will be cooking and Sarah is a great cook so she will probably help. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53660 Share Posted December 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, purplesea said: The last December birthday in our family is tomorrow, my eldest daughter's. December is an expensive month for us birthday wise with six birthdays in the month. Happy birthday wishes tomorrow for your oldest daughter. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted December 22, 2023 #53661 Share Posted December 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Pauline will be cooking and Sarah is a great cook so she will probably help. Probable best to stay out the way Graham.🤣 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted December 22, 2023 #53662 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Josy1953 said: Sue, I think that is true of a lot of pensioners particularly those of us who were part of a final salary pension scheme. I feel sorry for the younger people who are going to have to work longer and won't get such good pensions at the end. Yup even me at just turned 59 haven’t got a final salary pension. I think I did in my very first job in the bank but I left to have my son and didn’t want to leave him with a stranger! When I went back to the bank when he was 11 it wasn’t a final pension scheme. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted December 22, 2023 #53663 Share Posted December 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, zap99 said: Probable best to stay out the way Graham.🤣 No worries he's having his dinner on the dashboard. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted December 22, 2023 #53664 Share Posted December 22, 2023 It’s funny you’ve all said the same thing, i remember my mum and dad both saying they didn’t know how they had time for work after they retired! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted December 22, 2023 #53665 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, twotravellersLondon said: For those who weren't with the 5,000+ folk from all over the country in the Albert Hall for the Carol Concert yesterday evening... those of us who were there were encouraged to photo and video some of the performance and pass on the joy to others. IMG_3115.mov 36.21 MB · 1 download Wonderful. The Albert Hall looks glorious. Jane xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted December 22, 2023 #53666 Share Posted December 22, 2023 15 hours ago, Presto2 said: Our news is that today we both retired .... It's been an emotional time but now chilling amidst the many Champagne bottles we've been given. Cheaper holidays here we come .... Many congratulations Mr & Mrs Presto. Cheaper holidays, spur-of-the-moment outings, no more school inspections, freedom! What's not to love. I wish you both a very happy retirement. Best wishes. Jane xx 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted December 22, 2023 #53667 Share Posted December 22, 2023 18 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good evening. It is our Sarah's birthday on Christmas eve and I am bringing her to ours on Christmas day and she will stay at ours. Pauline has the table all ready. That looks gorgeous Graham - a table to grace any top class restaurant. I wish Sarah a very happy birthday and a fun evening to you all. Jane xx 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpycruiser60plus Posted December 22, 2023 #53668 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Hello Everyone, Just to say a Happy christmas & healthy new year to you all. I don't often post, but i do keep an eye out on all your posts most days. To those of you on holiday,or about to go soon, enjoy. I look forward to reading about everyone's trials & tribulations, plus the holiday adventures in 24. We dont have any cruises booked again for next year, but will be holidaying down in Cornwall & devon just after Easter with our elder son,DiL & 2 grandkids. plus a short trip up to York in Feb with them also. I have booked Betty's for afternoon tea with the 2 grandkids ( they are 7 & 5) so that will be fun. Enjoy the next few days.&i leave you with a image below. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted December 22, 2023 #53669 Share Posted December 22, 2023 49 minutes ago, zap99 said: Probable best to stay out the way Graham.🤣 But Greggs and co are all closed that day 🙃 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53670 Share Posted December 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, zap99 said: Probable best to stay out the way Graham.🤣 I will be driving to pick Sarah up and bringing her to ours. I will be in charge of the wine.🥂🍷 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 22, 2023 #53671 Share Posted December 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, Beckett said: That looks gorgeous Graham - a table to grace any top class restaurant. I wish Sarah a very happy birthday and a fun evening to you all. Jane xx Thank you Jane. I hope you have a fabulous Christmas. Graham xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted December 22, 2023 #53672 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Hi Everyone I've just got back from my last visit to the shops until after New Year. I do have food deliveries from Ocado but I needed to get a few last minute odds and sods. Everywhere was packed solid - with not much Christmas cheer it has to be said - loads of couples having rows! Christmas brings out the best and the worst in us doesn't it? I just want to wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year while everyone is sober enough to read my post - well sober-ish! Once again, we've had a mixed year on here haven't we? There have been many laughs, a few spats, and some tragic losses. For some of us this will be a first Christmas without loved ones and I will be thinking of you all. Mostly, I want to thank you all for your support and friendship over the last year. You are without doubt the best virtual friends anyone could ask for. Thank you all. With love and best wishes. Jane xxxx 2 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted December 22, 2023 #53673 Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, zap99 said: Welcome to the club. Pretty soon you'll wonder how you ever had time for....Work. You'll be on the naughty step zap if you use four letter words like that😲 Avril Edited December 22, 2023 by Adawn47 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted December 22, 2023 #53674 Share Posted December 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, kalos said: But Greggs and co are all closed that day 🙃 There are some McDonald's restaurants opening on Christmas Day🙄 Avril 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted December 22, 2023 #53675 Share Posted December 22, 2023 52 minutes ago, grapau27 said: I will be driving to pick Sarah up and bringing her to ours. I will be in charge of the wine.🥂🍷 Well of course you are Graham. The most important job of all, and of course you must sample them to make sure they are perfect for the feast. Hic... excuse me🥴 Avril 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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