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Was the Halloween stuff right across the aisle?

Was the Halloween stuff right across the aisle?
why yes, yes it was. there was a big Halloween candy display

I am thinking about Christmas a little.  We booked my mother-in-law's tickets for her to fly over for Christmas and New Year.  Also I am thinking about making a Christmas Cake in a few weeks time.

why yes, yes it was. there was a big Halloween candy display


One stop all inclusive holiday shopping is so convenient. ;D

One stop all inclusive holiday shopping is so convenient. ;D
and tons of candy  :D 

Well, I'm trying not to.  I'm not really big on the gift giving or getting.  Too much pressure I put on myself.  But I do love to decorate for the holidays, and this year I'll have a nice house to decorate.  I'm very much looking forward to that.  At least until the cats pull down all the decorations that I worked hard to put up.  ::)

We are going to start buying Grandsons gifts this week.

I'm seeing some Christmas stuff already on display at some stores.

I got another gift last week. Actually I have to get the stuff for my godchildren in the U.S next month so I can be a cheapskate and send it surface post rather than airmail!  ;D

I got another gift last week. Actually I have to get the stuff for my godchildren in the U.S next month so I can be a cheapskate and send it surface post rather than airmail!  ;D


Ah yes good point.  Since we won't be going home this year I need to get my thinking cap on.

They had A Very Brady Christmas (1988) on tv this morning. I wanted to watch it but it was at 5am???  ??? :D

They had A Very Brady Christmas (1988) on tv this morning. I wanted to watch it but it was at 5am???  ??? :D


Christmas specials are good anytime of year.  Unless if you're a network that's too embarrassed to air them on Prime Time. ;D

Not exactly. It's still the beginning of October, and I'd like to enjoy the fall season for now. Later on, the big holiday will probably be on my mind in one way or another..

I've been thinking about Halloween more than Christmas.  Most years when tricker treaters come around I'm outside with about 5 bags of candy and "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" DVD playing on my old lap top.  (weather permitting of course.)

I've been thinking about Halloween more than Christmas.  Most years when tricker treaters come around I'm outside with about 5 bags of candy and "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" DVD playing on my old lap top.  (weather permitting of course.)

yeah, right around this time of the year, Halloween is on most people's minds.

yep, I'm using Pumpkin stickers on my letters but I'm waiting for the new Christmas postage to be released so I can buy some for my holiday cards.

There are three commercials on the radio that are featuring Christmas music in the background, I feel that these are out to early.

Well I've been talking plans for lunch with my brother and sister in law this weekend. Money is tight and they need to plan well in advance.

I have definitely been thinking about Christmas, mainly because the place that I work has been selling Christmas stuff for over a month now. I also went shopping the other day and put back a bunch of things for Vaughn on layaway.

It was suggested we find the cards we brought last year, but I cannot find them.

It was suggested we find the cards we brought last year, but I cannot find them.


I know where one box of mine is.  It's still on the desk in the study - put down last year when we finished writing cards and not yet tidied away!

I know where one box of mine is.  It's still on the desk in the study - put down last year when we finished writing cards and not yet tidied away!
...back in England?

...back in England?


No, on the desk next to me.

We did leave all of our Christmas decorations in England for some odd reason.  (oh yeah no space in the container - that was it!)

No, on the desk next to me.

We did leave all of our Christmas decorations in England for some odd reason.  (oh yeah no space in the container - that was it!)
You found them!

I just thought about Christmas...

http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/santa/grin.gif

I heard Christmas music playing in a department store today and they already had all of their holiday decorations and wreaths up. I was thinking... wow, today is Halloween!!!  :D

No. Not until the 24th December these days  :)

I heard Christmas music playing in a department store today and they already had all of their holiday decorations and wreaths up. I was thinking... wow, today is Halloween!!!  :D


Whenever it was I went to the supermarket this week (Tuesday or Wednesday) they were clearing out the Halloween stock and putting in the Christmas stuff

I heard Christmas music playing in a department store today and they already had all of their holiday decorations and wreaths up. I was thinking... wow, today is Halloween!!!  :D
I am dreading the thought of Christmas music in stores.

http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/santa/cheesy.gif

NOW I AM THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS - only 54 shopping days left

We just got back from Walmart.  Hung out for a while in the Christmas aisle.  I love all the decorations and lights.  Could do without all the commercialism, though.  Of course, to add to the commercialism, we each bought an ornament.  It is a tradition every year.

When all these political commercials are done then the onslaught of Christmas will be everywhere. I don't mind though, its a happy holiay even if it is commercialized.

The local mall has Christmas decorations up.  It was nice.  Give it a month I'll be sick of it though.

YES!  I came home from work and Diane & Julie were watching the dvd of White Christmas, geez, they can't wait one more month  ???

The local mall has Christmas decorations up.  It was nice.  Give it a month I'll be sick of it though.


Macey's had their decorations up on Saturday

Macey's had their decorations up on Saturday


Speaking of Macey's I'm not watching the parade this year.  It's gone down hill since he 90's.

Yes, I just this second thought about Christmas...

...but then I thought, 'Charistmas never thinks about me', so I left it at that!

Buying the new album from Enya is making me feel it is Christmas now.

Yes, I just this second thought about Christmas...

...but then I thought, 'Charistmas never thinks about me', so I left it at that!
'Charistmas...' that is how it is said after the office party?

The Croatian government has banned Christmas and New Year parties in the public sector because of the global financial crisis.

At the shopping mall on Thursday night and seeing the people carrying bags and the Christmas decorations, may us both think of Christmas.

I was watching Rankin/Bass's "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" at 1:00 am.  I just popped a DVD into the machine and out came Fred Astair's voice. :D

Thinking and talking about Christmas things but not actually doing much about them yet.  :-\\

Pretty much done, I've been budgeting really carefully this year and spreading the financial load in the hope I'm not in debt by January and still in debt by the time I fly to Philly! I will definatly be in debt after I get back for Philly but that's different. ;D

I heard The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl this morning on the radio, now Christmas has started!

I am pretty much done with shopping.  That is what happens when you are laid off and have lots of time on your hands during the week.  ;) 

I am pretty much done with shopping.  That is what happens when you are laid off and have lots of time on your hands during the week.   ;) 
Laid off and no money ?

Laid off and no money ?



I work in construction, I never know when I am going to be laid off, or when I will be called back, so when I am working I budget with that understanding.  I don't live the high life when I am flush with cash, but I don't starve when lay off comes. 

I work in construction, I never know when I am going to be laid off, or when I will be called back, so when I am working I budget with that understanding.  I don't live the high life when I am flush with cash, but I don't starve when lay off comes. 




My friend has a mandatory two week lay off around Christmas.  He said he'd miss the money but he's going to get a lot of stuff done. :)

...at this time of the year ?

...at this time of the year ?


Well I have watched a few Christmas specials on you tube before they get yanked for copyright.

...at this time of the year ?


It should've snowed in December but we got rain instead.  ::)

Well I have watched a few Christmas specials on you tube before they get yanked for copyright.


;D I was actually looking at clips from Santa Claus The Movie (1985) a few nights ago. May get the dvd for old times sake.

It should've snowed in December but we got rain instead.  ::)
It snowed here last month!

It snowed here last month!


It snowed just yesterday.

It snowed just yesterday.
It is snowing in Scotland today, but it is all too late.

It is snowing in Scotland today, but it is all too late.


How much in Scotland? ???

How much in Scotland? ???
Enough to go skiiing on.

Enough to go skiiing on.



Wow,that bad?  :o

Wow,that bad?  :o
Good for the skiers?

;D I was actually looking at clips from Santa Claus The Movie (1985) a few nights ago. May get the dvd for old times sake.


His name is Scott Calvin.  It wasn't his fault he bumped off Santa and Charlie told him to put on the suit.  Oh geez, how many times have I seen that movie. :-[

Christmas is another 10 months.

Christmas is another 10 months.
At the end of the year.

At the end of the year.



and It'll be here before you know it.

and It'll be here before you know it.
I better stop Christmas Shopping now.

I better stop Christmas Shopping now.



Isn't it a little early yet?

Isn't it a little early yet?
It is best to be early than late?

It is best to be early than late?


But the display isn't up,now it's Easter stuff.

But the display isn't up,now it's Easter stuff.
True, but the presents can still be brought now and the wrapping paper at the correct time.

True, but the presents can still be brought now and the wrapping paper at the correct time.



That's a good idea.

That's a good idea.
But it is a gamble in knowing when it will be cheaper to buy the gifts.

That's a good idea.
Also, the shops are less busier.

Also, the shops are less busier.


So you have more time to shop.

So you have more time to shop.
No one pushing and shoving.

we are halfway to Christmas  :D

we are halfway to Christmas  :D


But we're almost into June.

we are halfway to Christmas  :D

Not quite...only seven more months.

More specifically, 210 days, or 30 weeks.

Not quite...only seven more months.

More specifically, 210 days, or 30 weeks.


Let us enjoy the warm weather.

But we're almost into June.
almost, and that is what made me think of it


Not quite...only seven more months.

More specifically, 210 days, or 30 weeks.
could you be a little more precise Jeff?  ::)

Let us enjoy the warm weather.

Warm weather actually sounds pretty good to me right about now, but it looks like we'll be dealing with June Gloom over here for the next few days, as I mentioned in the weather thread.

I'm just enjoying the warm weather after a weird spring.

almost, and that is what made me think of it
could you be a little more precise Jeff?  ::)

I was precise, in terms of days (which happens to be an integer multiple of 7, so I was able to give the # of weeks). :D

I'm just enjoying the warm weather after a weird spring.

It's still spring, for 3 more weeks. June 20th (or 21st, Im not sure which day it is this year), is when we get the longest day of sunlight.

I was precise, in terms of days (which happens to be an integer multiple of 7, so I was able to give the # of weeks). :D


You are correct.

I'm just enjoying the warm weather after a weird spring.
indeed, we have warm weather now and it is pleasant
I was precise, in terms of days (which happens to be an integer multiple of 7, so I was able to give the # of weeks). :D
yes you were, but is it 210 full days or 209 & 3/4 days  ::)

indeed, we have warm weather now and it is pleasant yes you were, but is it 210 full days or 209 & 3/4 days  ::)


Thanks mr.Weatherman. ;D

indeed, we have warm weather now and it is pleasant yes you were, but is it 210 full days or 209 & 3/4 days  ::)

Or 209 and any fraction of days, depending on what time zone you're in.

I was just mentioning the amount of calendar days.

On a related note, during the late 1990s, I used to count down the number of days until the start of the year 2000; I wanted it to be special.

Or 209 and any fraction of days, depending on what time zone you're in.

I was just mentioning the amount of calendar days.

On a related note, during the late 1990s, I used to count down the number of days until the start of the year 2000; I wanted it to be special.


209 days wow time flies. :o

209 days wow time flies. :o

Did I mention about the web site "timeanddate.com" which I had discovered a while back?

209 days wow time flies. :o
it does fly by fast. you must be having fun.


Or 209 and any fraction of days, depending on what time zone you're in.

I was just mentioning the amount of calendar days.

On a related note, during the late 1990s, I used to count down the number of days until the start of the year 2000; I wanted it to be special.
where did you do the count, on a decade calendar?

it does fly by fast. you must be having fun.
where did you do the count, on a decade calendar?


I must be having so much fun.

I must be having so much fun.
too much fun isn't good  :(

it does fly by fast. you must be having fun.
where did you do the count, on a decade calendar?

No. Sometime in 1995, I mathematically figured out how many days were left. Then I kept a little sign on my bulletin board which I would change daily. Every single day until December 31, 1999...when there was only 1 day left!

too much fun isn't good  :(


It sometimes is.

No. Sometime in 1995, I mathematically figured out how many days were left. Then I kept a little sign on my bulletin board which I would change daily. Every single day until December 31, 1999...when there was only 1 day left!
did you celebrate when it happened?


It sometimes is.
agreed  8) 

I'm just thinking about Summer.

did you celebrate when it happened?

As I recall, we were watching ABC all day long; they had full coverage of the special events around the world. When it was 11:59 p.m. our time, I made sure I counted down appropriately.

And shortly after midnight, we turned on our computer (an already-old Mac) to see if it survived the Y2k bug; of course it did. :D

I'm almost done my shopping, I only have one gift left to buy.  :D

It is too hot to think of Christmas at the moment

I can't think about Christmas,I'm just enjoying the warm weather after a lousy Winter we had in NY a few months back.

sort of thinking about Christmas in that 2 weeks ago I watched 2 Christmas movies in June.  Elf & The Polar Express and those made me think about Christmas

Wow,Christmas is 6 months away.  :o

sort of thinking about Christmas in that 2 weeks ago I watched 2 Christmas movies in June.  Elf & The Polar Express and those made me think about Christmas


I just watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. :)

It's too warm to be thinking about Xmas.

I just watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. :)
that's a good one. i don't recall ever watching Christmas movies June  ???

that's a good one. i don't recall ever watching Christmas movies June  ???


You should.  It makes you long for snow and fabulous Christmas lights. :)

It's too warm to be thinking about Xmas.


However you'll be thinking about it when you get sick of the hot weather.

However you'll be thinking about it when you get sick of the hot weather.



I know,2 different extremes.

I know,2 different extremes.


Only if you think it is.  As for me I can watch Holiday specials any time of the year.

Wow,Christmas is 6 months away.  :o

No, it's only 5 1/2 months away.


Today, it is 168 days (or 24 weeks) away!




It's too warm to be thinking about Xmas.

I know.

Only if you think it is.  As for me I can watch Holiday specials any time of the year.

Yeah, me too. I don't mind watching Christmas-themed movies (such as Home Alone and its sequel) at any time. In fact, ABC Family aired Home Alone 2 - Lost In New York this past weekend.

No, it's only 5 1/2 months away.


Today, it is 168 days (or 24 weeks) away!


I know.


Wow,I must get my shopping done early.

Christmas?
Seriously?

Christmas?
Seriously?




Yeah right and it's already the middle of summer.

'Old Time Pottery' here in Orlando already has Halloween items on display which makes me think Christmas isn't too far off.

'Old Time Pottery' here in Orlando already has Halloween items on display which makes me think Christmas isn't too far off.

That's crazy!

On the other hand, I guess they want people to start their holiday preparations early, so they won't have to worry about it during the last-minute rush.

It's too warm to be thinking about Santa.

'Old Time Pottery' here in Orlando already has Halloween items on display which makes me think Christmas isn't too far off.


Wow!  Talk about early!  :o

I always thought late August/early September was too early for Halloween stuff! (That's usually when I start seeing Halloween decor and candy around here).

Wow!  Talk about early!  :o

I always thought late August/early September was too early for Halloween stuff! (That's usually when I start seeing Halloween decor and candy around here).


especially in supermarkets.  ::)

It's too warm to be thinking about Santa.

He did appear in one episode of 'Phineas & Ferb', which is generally set in the summertime.

He did appear in one episode of 'Phineas & Ferb', which is generally set in the summertime.


He'd be melting by now.  ;D

He'd be melting by now.  ;D

Yes, but Phineas & Ferb is a cartoon, and in the world of animation you can get away with just about anything.

Here's a clip of that episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECdVj1X4mo

Santa appears at 1:44 in the chimney elevator; at 9:15 as he steals a giant magnet from Dr. Doofenshmirtz; and at 10:23 when he flies the giant magnet over the backyard to remove the robots.

By next month,we're going to be thinking of cold weather again.

By next month,we're going to be thinking of cold weather again.

It would be a relief from the hot weather that we're bound to have.

It would be a relief from the hot weather that we're bound to have.


think of cold thoughts.

think of cold thoughts.
Then of course, in the wintertime, when it's cold, people will naturally want to keep warm.

By next month,we're going to be thinking of cold weather again.


I'm thinking about it right now!  ;D

I'm thinking about it right now!  ;D

That's right, you live in an area that has generally warm climate, if I remember correctly?

That's right, you live in an area that has generally warm climate, if I remember correctly?


Yep.....I think the temperature was up to 107 degrees today.  :(

Yep.....I think the temperature was up to 107 degrees today.  :(


Wow,NY hasn't gotten that high before,the high in NY at one time was 103.  :P

Wow,NY hasn't gotten that high before,the high in NY at one time was 103.  :P

Could be the geographic location.

Could be the geographic location.


No it was Queens.

No it was Queens.

Still, that area is not quite as prone to hot climates, like Arizona and parts of Nevada.

Still, that area is not quite as prone to hot climates, like Arizona and parts of Nevada.


where Queens is,there is a wind.

where Queens is,there is a wind.

Yes, but do you often see desert-like conditions up there?

Yes, but do you often see desert-like conditions up there?


high humidity yes but it feels like the desert sometimes. :P

high humidity yes but it feels like the desert sometimes. :P

oh yes. Every geographic region has their share of higher-than-normal temps sometimes.

No it was Queens.


What do you know Howard! I'm originally from Queens.

What do you know Howard! I'm originally from Queens.


Which part of Queens were you from?

Which part of Queens were you from?


Flushing? You?

Flushing? You?


Bayside. :)

I watched the Garfield Christmas special today and I'm not ashamed to admit it!!!! :)

Bayside. :)


We were neighbors!  :) :) :)

We were neighbors!  :) :) :)


I always hated Flushing for some strange reason. (no offense to you). ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a46lTHxc1bo

Gee, you'll never what this video is about.

Enjoy a real classic. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a46lTHxc1bo

Gee, you'll never what this video is about.

Enjoy a real classic. :)


I remember that cartoon.

I remember that cartoon.


Yeah, they don't make them like they used to. 

Yeah, they don't make them like they used to. 


and they're mostly repeated stuff.

Bayside. :)

That was the name of the high school in the TV series Saved By The Bell...which premiered almost 20 years ago!

In Disney's That's So Raven, it was also the name of the school which the title character (Raven) attended.

Yeah, they don't make them like they used to. 

So true :(

I hope Christmas is on a Friday.

I hope Christmas is on a Friday.

This year it will be. :)

This year it will be. :)
Over here it will make a four day long Christmas break over the weekend with Monday being the Boxing Day Bank Holiday.

This year it will be. :)


Great,then I shall be taking that day off.

Great,then I shall be taking that day off.

And have a 3 day weekend?

And have a 3 day weekend?


Yeah anything to stay away from that dumpy parking lot. :P

Yeah anything to stay away from that dumpy parking lot. :P

That's true, nobody likes a dumpy environment.

That's true, nobody likes a dumpy environment.


especially during busy hours.

Today is a good day to do your shopping for everyone else are off on their holidays and the shops will be empty

Today is a good day to do your shopping for everyone else are off on their holidays and the shops will be empty



yeah,summer holiday.

yeah,summer holiday.
Flying away!

Today is a good day to do your shopping for everyone else are off on their holidays and the shops will be empty



yeah,summer holiday.

That's true; there isn't a big rush right now. Some people actually do consider it, even though the big day's still five months away. That way they won't be caught in the last minute rush. The problem is finding a place in your home to store all the gifts so that no one will see them.

The problem is finding a place in your home to store all the gifts so that no one will see them.
...other than the wardrobe?

...other than the wardrobe?

Maybe. Some people would choose to put it in their closet, if they can find room.

Maybe. Some people would choose to put it in their closet, if they can find room.


or in the attic.

or in the attic.
...or your next door neighbours's attic?

...or your next door neighbours's attic?


just hope it's not big presents.

My parents used to hide Christmas presents in the backyard tool shed!  ;D

Merry Christmas.

My parents used to hide Christmas presents in the backyard tool shed!  ;D
Stacked away from the cold and damp?

Maybe we could think of nice cold thoughts instead of this summer heat.  :P

My parents used to hide Christmas presents in the backyard tool shed!  ;D

Didn't they get dirty in there? :o

Didn't they get dirty in there? :o


Surprisingly, no.......my mother had a good way of packing them away. 

That didn't stop me from snooping around, though.  :D  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/toothy9.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/13/laughing7.gif

Surprisingly, no.......my mother had a good way of packing them away. 

That didn't stop me from snooping around, though.  :D  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/toothy9.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/13/laughing7.gif

She must have used plastic wrap or some sort of protective covering material. Or perhaps a magic touch?

Oh yes, the temptation to snoop can be overbearing at times. http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/09/smileyshot2.gif

I was listening to a radio station a couple of days ago and they were playing Christmas music. it was great  :)

I was listening to a radio station a couple of days ago and they were playing Christmas music. it was great  :)
My wife was watching The Family Stone over the weekend and the soundtrack is full of Christmas songs.

Don't want to think about the cold yet.

Don't want to think about the cold yet.
It is cold enough for Christmas

It is cold enough for Christmas


But it's still summer.

we just booked 2 nights at a hotel in Anaheim in December so we can enjoy Disneyland during the Christmas season, something we've always wanted to do, so obviously we're thinking about Christmas

we just booked 2 nights at a hotel in Anaheim in December so we can enjoy Disneyland during the Christmas season, something we've always wanted to do, so obviously we're thinking about Christmas

Great! I hope you enjoy it.

It's good to make reservations 5 months in advance if possible. I bet things will probably get crazier around there as the season approaches.

Which hotel was it? Is it one by the Anaheim Convention Center?

we just booked 2 nights at a hotel in Anaheim in December so we can enjoy Disneyland during the Christmas season, something we've always wanted to do, so obviously we're thinking about Christmas


Oooh, that sounds really nice!  :)  All the times I've been to Disneyland it's always been in the summer months.  I'll have to try that one of these days.

we just booked 2 nights at a hotel in Anaheim in December so we can enjoy Disneyland during the Christmas season, something we've always wanted to do, so obviously we're thinking about Christmas


Good for you! Disney pulls out all the stops during the Holiday season. You and your family will have a great time.

we just booked 2 nights at a hotel in Anaheim in December so we can enjoy Disneyland during the Christmas season, something we've always wanted to do, so obviously we're thinking about Christmas



Have a good time,enjoy yourself.  :)

I feel compelled to watch Christmas specials on you tube again. :-[

I feel compelled to watch Christmas specials on you tube again. :-[


like A Christmas Story?

I feel compelled to watch Christmas specials on you tube again. :-[


That sounds good, actually!  :)

I may want to think about Christmas soon.

That sounds good, actually!   :)

It sure does!!

So yesterday, I had about 9 months' worth of photos printed yesterday at Costco. Among them were pictures that I had taken last Christmas, so as I looked at them again, I began to think about said holiday. http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/santa/smiley.gif

Last night I looked through some old photos from Christmas past, and that really got me thinking about Christmas!  :)

in only 4 more months. :o

Great! I hope you enjoy it.

It's good to make reservations 5 months in advance if possible. I bet things will probably get crazier around there as the season approaches.

Which hotel was it? Is it one by the Anaheim Convention Center?
thanks Jeff. Carousel inn & suites. I think it's pretty close.


Oooh, that sounds really nice!  :)  All the times I've been to Disneyland it's always been in the summer months.  I'll have to try that one of these days.
yeah, it's gonna be nice, and it's the same with us, we always go in the spring or summer. I'll let ya know how it is  8)


Good for you! Disney pulls out all the stops during the Holiday season. You and your family will have a great time.
thanks. we are looking forward to it



Have a good time,enjoy yourself.  :)
thanks Howard


That sounds good, actually!  :)
yes it does  :)

thanks Jeff. Carousel inn & suites. I think it's pretty close.



I was just curious, because for a number of years, my parents went to an annual religious conference in that area, usually early in the year, and they have usually stayed at one of the hotels in that complex. From 1998-2001 I went down there with them.

I was just curious, because for a number of years, my parents went to an annual religious conference in that area, usually early in the year, and they have usually stayed at one of the hotels in that complex. From 1998-2001 I went down there with them.
we've been to Disneyland many times ourselves but have never stayed at either place and it looked decent enough and within our price range.

I think it's about time to think about Christmas.

we've been to Disneyland many times ourselves but have never stayed at either place and it looked decent enough and within our price range.

There was only one time we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel, and that was in August 1990, for one night only.

There was only one time we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel, and that was in August 1990, for one night only.


That was the hotel I really wanted to stay at when I was a kid, but whenever we went to Disneyland, we usually stayed at a Quality Inn or Ramada Inn (the Quality Inn was better).

That was the hotel I really wanted to stay at when I was a kid, but whenever we went to Disneyland, we usually stayed at a Quality Inn or Ramada Inn (the Quality Inn was better).

I've never been to any of those.

Getting partially back on topic, I have been to Disneyland once around Christmastime, and that was in 1994, during the day.

Let me know when it gets cold again.

^Maybe in a couple months it'll start to cool down.

^Maybe in a couple months it'll start to cool down.


I know,it's too damn hot.  :P

Right now Harrod's will be preparing the Santa's Grotto.

Christmas will be here before we know it.

Christmas will be here before we know it.

142 days from now. :o

142 days from now. :o


this year is going way too fast.

this year is going way too fast.


A lot faster than I ever anticipated! 

It will be Christmas before we all know it!  :D

each year seems to go faster than the one before  :o   

this year is going way too fast.

Are you kidding?! The whole 00's decade is going way too fast! :o

I have just started christmas shopping...you can never start too early! :D

Are you kidding?! The whole 00's decade is going way too fast! :o



It's like we already started 2009,What the hell is going On?

I have just started christmas shopping...you can never start too early! :D


My Mom hits up the after Christmas sales.  She doesn't like her cookie baking, house decorating, card writing mojo ruined by a migraine due to shopping. :)

I have just started christmas shopping...you can never start too early! :D


At this time?

I have just started christmas shopping...you can never start too early! :D


I try not to do mine until Xmas eve  :D

I try not to do mine until Xmas eve  :D

You mean to tell me you like to procrastinate doing it? :D

Not a good tactic imho




I have just started christmas shopping...you can never start too early! :D

that is true; if you start it a few months in advance, it'll get done quicker.

You mean to tell me you like to procrastinate doing it? :D

Not a good tactic imho



That's not what I'm saying at all! I prefer to leave it until the last. Which is the tactic I prefer and it's always suited me just fine ;)

that's fine then ;)

I just don't think that I'd be able to pull it off myself....altho one year I waited until December the 23rd to do it. That was mainly due to other obligations.

that's fine then ;)

I just don't think that I'd be able to pull it off myself....altho one year I waited until December the 23rd to do it. That was mainly due to other obligations.


No worries  ;)

I pretty much have a list and go by. Easy peasy and it works for me  :)

No worries  ;)

I pretty much have a list and go by that. Easy peasy and it works for me  :)

A list...that's always helpful.

Yeah, that one time I shopped on the 23rd...was in the year 2000. Final exams were the week before Christmas, the last of which I had on the evening of the 21st (a Thursday), and I also needed to spend parts of the week working on a final project for my computer class. So I wanted to do some the next day (22nd - Friday) but I got sick...and so I had to do it all on the morning/afternoon of the 23rd.

Actually...I do remember doing a little bit of shopping on the evening of the 21st, after I completed my exam, but my time was limited. I just did the bulk of it two days later.

At this time?



yep..I like to be ahead of myself!

yep..I like to be ahead of myself!

which is always helpful.

yep..I like to be ahead of myself!


Excellent! Always good to be that way.  :)

20 weeks (140 days) away now!!

20 weeks (140 days) away now!!
That soon?

That soon?


Yeah,seems longer than that.  :o

Some four-and-a-half months before Christmas day, a range of festive goods is on sale at a top department store.

Selfridges Christmas shop traditionally opens in late August, but has launched earlier than ever this year to cash in on the tourist trade

Some four-and-a-half months before Christmas day, a range of festive goods is on sale at a top department store.

Selfridges Christmas shop traditionally opens in late August, but has launched earlier than ever this year to cash in on the tourist trade


They better get their shopping done soon.

They better get their shopping done soon.
Spend early and beat the recession?

Spend early and beat the recession?


plus,you can beat crowds.

plus,you can beat crowds.

That is always a good thing. I don't like to compete with crowds when I go certain places.

That is always a good thing. I don't like to compete with crowds when I go certain places.


It can get very cramped. :P

That is always a good thing. I don't like to compete with crowds when I go certain places.


Neither do I....especially those who push and shove other people around.  >:(

Neither do I....especially those who push and shove other people around.   >:(

Not only that, but it'll also be a challenge to move around. :P

Neither do I....especially those who push and shove other people around.   >:(


I don't like that either.

It is less than two months away now!

Now I'm thinking about Christmas.

The stores around here have got all their Christmas stuff on display. 

The stores around here have got all their Christmas stuff on display. 

They might do that pretty soon around here. Personally I think it's too early. I guess the good part about it is that they might want to encourage people to start doing their holiday shopping early to avoid the last-minute crowds. But I for one would like to enjoy the season of fall a little more and not be rushed into the winter stuff.

They might do that pretty soon around here. Personally I think it's too early. I guess the good part about it is that they might want to encourage people to start doing their holiday shopping early to avoid the last-minute crowds. But I for one would like to enjoy the season of fall a little more and not be rushed into the winter stuff.


I agree with that...I wish they would wait a little longer.  I go to the grocery store this morning, and there it is...Christmas candy and decorations already on the shelves!  The Halloween candy is now piled into several shopping carts in front of the store at half off. 

I agree with that...I wish they would wait a little longer.  I go to the grocery store this morning, and there it is...Christmas candy and decorations already on the shelves!  The Halloween candy is now piled into several shopping carts in front of the store at half off. 

...and it's probably gonna be stale.


I was gonna go to the bookstore sometime this week (probably Barnes & Noble) to buy a gift for my mom, whose birthday is on the 21st of this month, but I wouldn't be surprised if they have Christmas-oriented anything there. My mom probably didn't see any Christmas stuff on public display before her birthday when she was growing up, but in the last 20 years it's just gotten earlier and earlier.

We already purchased our annual tree ornament for this year in September. I think it's a little bear.

We already purchased our annual tree ornament for this year in September. I think it's a little bear.


How nice!  My parents used to buy a special ornament every Christmas, but we haven't done that in years.

How nice!  My parents used to buy a special ornament every Christmas, but we haven't done that in years.

too bad :-\\

My parents have bought one every year that they've been married...just to have an additional ornament on the tree each year. :)

too bad :-\\

My parents have bought one every year that they've been married...just to have an additional ornament on the tree each year. :)


That's so nice!  :)  I think its a lovely way to commemorate every Christmas spent together.  :)

I agree with that...I wish they would wait a little longer.  I go to the grocery store this morning, and there it is...Christmas candy and decorations already on the shelves!  The Halloween candy is now piled into several shopping carts in front of the store at half off. 


They put the Christmas stuff out about three weks ago here.

I pulled out the rolls of wrapping paper today. I have a nice little pile of gifts siting waiting to be wrapped for Big Nasty! 8)

How nice!  My parents used to buy a special ornament every Christmas, but we haven't done that in years.


I let my daughter pick out one every year.  I figure that way when she goes out on her own, she has her own special ornaments to take with her.

There was a Christmas tree just up at my regular coffee house!  :)

They put the Christmas stuff out about three weks ago here.

Before Halloween?? :o I'm sorry but I just think that's crazy (for lack of a better word).

Before Halloween?? :o I'm sorry but I just think that's crazy (for lack of a better word).


Yep, only a small area of the store, next to the Halloween decorations.  Probably last years stock trying to clear it out.



I bought the first presents today.  Three small plates.  I planned to make viennese mince pies as gifts for teachers etc and thought putting them on a Christmassy plate would give a nice keepsake.

Christmas music was playing over the loudspeaker and it's not even Christmas yet.  ::)

I bought the first presents today.  Three small plates.  I planned to make viennese mince pies as gifts for teachers etc and thought putting them on a Christmassy plate would give a nice keepsake.


That sounds so nice!  :)


There was a Christmas tree just up at my regular coffee house!  :)


Christmas music was playing over the loudspeaker and it's not even Christmas yet.  ::)


Boy, talk about trying to get people in the mood for the holidays!  ;D