Not wishing this wonderful year away - but....

Darcydog · 25th November 2020, 08:18

In a months time it will be Christmas morning. It looks likely to be bit of a strange one.

Good news is that the shortest day is just 25 days away - days getting longer not shorter always gives me a boost.

roverbarmy · 25th November 2020, 08:24

Totally agree with you. Easing the restrictions sounds like a wonderful idea for the mental health of families but I wonder if it may cause even more problems?

It's very tempting to overdo things at Christmas in "normal" circumstances!

trikey · 25th November 2020, 10:07

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Totally agree with you. Easing the restrictions sounds like a wonderful idea for the mental health of families but I wonder if it may cause even more problems?

It's very tempting to overdo things at Christmas in "normal" circumstances!

It will be the excuse the gov use for a two month lockdown in the new year..

steve-45 · 25th November 2020, 12:27

A relaxation of restrictions could work if people are sensible, but what chance is there of that happening?

macafee2 · 25th November 2020, 13:33

I've been so busy that missing out on days out and holidays really have not been a major issue. In fact, I think I am grateful for lockdown as it has given me time.

Perhaps those that are suffering mentally should be the ones to take advantage of the relaxation, the rest of us should stay home.

macafee2

KLM · 25th November 2020, 14:01

"Perhaps those that are suffering mentally should be the ones to take advantage of the relaxation, the rest of us should stay home".
macafee2

That's a level headed idea, I agree.

Kev.

Alf Best · 25th November 2020, 18:30

Well as this year has seen the absolute decimation of my business, I'm going to enjoy Christmas with my family.

This would have been happening irrespective of what the powers that be said in their wonderfully kind concessions

So it's giving back partially with one hand, that which was clawed away with many, and we are supposed to be grateful??

What a load of twaddle, and whoever thought this thread was another ideal opportunity to inject their political views back into the frame, please refrain, it's tiresome in the extreme..............

...............And yes I do mean you Michael, if I want politics, I'll watch the television

Alf

Dallas · 26th November 2020, 13:08

They have both been fretting over who's parent's to spend xmas with, so I told them why don't they spend their first proper Christmas together, they are over the moon about it.

macafee2 · 26th November 2020, 17:10

As a child sister and I were always dragged off to my aunts. Children were to be seen and not heard, no games, no tv and no snacks.
I have been married 36 years, I think every one has been spent at home. No way was a dragging my children to a place where they would have less fun. Family can come and see us if they want, if the don't we will be by ourselves.
We go for a walk, watch tv, play games, eat dinner...snack on left overs and snacks.

I hope for freezing so the mud is solid and lots of snow Christmas eve and day.

We will be alone this Christmas, son in Australia and daughter 200 miles away with a 2 month old so perhaps have breakfast in bed, go for a walk, snack, watch tv and have dinner and then snack some more.
Oh for some good never seen films Christmas day

macafee2

Saga Lout · 29th November 2020, 20:05

It'll be an empty Christmas this year for me on a personal level, the loss of my brother will be very hard when my sister in law knocks on my door alone without him there. I live just 300 yards from where my brother is buried and I visit him everyday simply because I miss him, I'm planning to sit by his grave and have a beer alongside him, we did it many times in life and I think he would do the same.
I still have the usual routine to do with the cooking and running around after others but, the different things this year will tip unexpected things into the mix!

25th November 2020, 08:18	#1
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Not wishing this wonderful year away - but.... In a months time it will be Christmas morning. It looks likely to be bit of a strange one. Good news is that the shortest day is just 25 days away - days getting longer not shorter always gives me a boost. Last edited by Darcydog; 25th November 2020 at 08:21.. Reason: Typo

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,048 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Totally agree with you. Easing the restrictions sounds like a wonderful idea for the mental health of families but I wonder if it may cause even more problems? It's very tempting to overdo things at Christmas in "normal" circumstances! __________________ Oil in my veins!

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Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	A Strange Christmas. It'll be an empty Christmas this year for me on a personal level, the loss of my brother will be very hard when my sister in law knocks on my door alone without him there. I live just 300 yards from where my brother is buried and I visit him everyday simply because I miss him, I'm planning to sit by his grave and have a beer alongside him, we did it many times in life and I think he would do the same. I still have the usual routine to do with the cooking and running around after others but, the different things this year will tip unexpected things into the mix!

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25th November 2020, 12:27	#4
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	A relaxation of restrictions could work if people are sensible, but what chance is there of that happening?

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,904 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I've been so busy that missing out on days out and holidays really have not been a major issue. In fact, I think I am grateful for lockdown as it has given me time. Perhaps those that are suffering mentally should be the ones to take advantage of the relaxation, the rest of us should stay home. macafee2

25th November 2020, 14:01	#6
KLM Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club CDT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North West Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 691 Thanked 394 Times in 240 Posts	"Perhaps those that are suffering mentally should be the ones to take advantage of the relaxation, the rest of us should stay home". macafee2 That's a level headed idea, I agree. Kev.

25th November 2020, 18:30	#7
Alf Best Avid contributor MG-ZTT Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Cullercoats Posts: 117 Thanks: 81 Thanked 69 Times in 47 Posts	Well as this year has seen the absolute decimation of my business, I'm going to enjoy Christmas with my family. This would have been happening irrespective of what the powers that be said in their wonderfully kind concessions So it's giving back partially with one hand, that which was clawed away with many, and we are supposed to be grateful?? What a load of twaddle, and whoever thought this thread was another ideal opportunity to inject their political views back into the frame, please refrain, it's tiresome in the extreme.............. ...............And yes I do mean you Michael, if I want politics, I'll watch the television Alf

26th November 2020, 13:08	#8
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	They have both been fretting over who's parent's to spend xmas with, so I told them why don't they spend their first proper Christmas together, they are over the moon about it.

26th November 2020, 17:10	#9
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,904 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	As a child sister and I were always dragged off to my aunts. Children were to be seen and not heard, no games, no tv and no snacks. I have been married 36 years, I think every one has been spent at home. No way was a dragging my children to a place where they would have less fun. Family can come and see us if they want, if the don't we will be by ourselves. We go for a walk, watch tv, play games, eat dinner...snack on left overs and snacks. I hope for freezing so the mud is solid and lots of snow Christmas eve and day. We will be alone this Christmas, son in Australia and daughter 200 miles away with a 2 month old so perhaps have breakfast in bed, go for a walk, snack, watch tv and have dinner and then snack some more. Oh for some good never seen films Christmas day macafee2