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heth · 14-11-2011, 20:47

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Originally Posted by Less

I did the same the year the wonderful Mrs. Westwood decided she could do better elsewhere, that year I received 234 or so cards, the next year I got about 70, now I'm down to one from the Post Office reminding me to send cards early & people that I pay a direct debit to.
I consider it a result, after all if I see you I will be sincere in my greetings, you are important to me, otherwise...
If we can't be bothered to meet, Don't fret I care as much about you as you do about me, it's not a problem.

I have got charity Christmas cards this year so while my hand might be dropping off at the end of writing them all at least it is for a good cause!!

DaveinGermany · 14-11-2011, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Busman747

How do other Accyeb members finance Christmas?

Invite myself to Shreks

Fill me boots there then amble off home when I'm done.

I Actually take stuff with me to his, I'm not a total scuzzbucket.

lancsdave · 14-11-2011, 21:05

The original idea isn't that bad, but you would need some sort of credit union to administer and more importantly a collection of retailers who would actually work together to accept the stamps/voucher. Be a good idea for the Chamber Of Trade to discuss. Let e know when you find them to discuss it

cashman · 14-11-2011, 21:39

Have never budgeted fer xmas, just get what i can,when i can,its called common sense.

Neil · 14-11-2011, 22:14

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Originally Posted by heth

When I came home from a night out I used to put all the money I had left in the tin

Haha I cant imagine you having much left after a night out

MargaretR · 14-11-2011, 22:20

I stopped sending christmas cards in 1964.
I stopped trimming up in 2000.
I stopped buying presents when I stopped visiting shops about 3 years ago.
My close family get cash from me - (it is nice to have an excuse to give), and my winter fuel bonus covers it.
So I have no need to save for christmas.
I eat the same as I do all year -well.

It is nice to attend a family gathering but we have several during the year so christmas is nothing special. I am not a christian nor a pagan so the event has no spiritual significance either.

I don't shout 'humbug' because it is good to see people who think it's special, enjoy it.

heth · 14-11-2011, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Neil

Haha I cant imagine you having much left after a night out

Well if I go out wi these lot from here I have plenty as they are nice and buy me drinks............................................ ...........heth wakes up, stops dreaming and realises Neil is right

I usually have a bag full of change and realise why did I break another note to buy drinks??!!

Benipete · 14-11-2011, 23:23

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I stopped sending christmas cards in 1964.
I stopped trimming up in 2000.
I stopped buying presents when I stopped visiting shops about 3 years ago.
My close family get cash from me - (it is nice to have an excuse to give), and my winter fuel bonus covers it.
So I have no need to save for christmas.
I eat the same as I do all year -well.

It is nice to attend a family gathering but we have several during the year so christmas is nothing special. I am not a christian nor a pagan so the event has no spiritual significance either.

I don't shout 'humbug' because it is good to see people who think it's special, enjoy it.

Nothing wrong with forward planning,I started in 1951,Do you want my pin number.

shillelagh · 15-11-2011, 01:08

There is a credit union in hyndburn ... they have a christmas savings scheme ... HHH Credit Union - the HHH stands for Haslingden, Helmshore and Hyndburn. They have an office in the market hall upstairs .. The main office is in haslingden on greenfield st. Telephone number is 01706 215082.

http://www.hhhcreditunion.co.uk/

Mick · 15-11-2011, 06:01

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Originally Posted by heth

Well if I go out wi these lot from here I have plenty as they are nice and buy me drinks............................................ ...........heth wakes up, stops dreaming and realises Neil is right

I usually have a bag full of change and realise why did I break another note to buy drinks??!!

Its no wonder you have plenty left you never buy a round in the Railway

jaysay · 15-11-2011, 10:16

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Originally Posted by david1

I do save my change in a similar way Heth . I counted it up and was able to buy a laptop with it !

I do the same thing David, I have different containers for different kinds, whiskey bottle for small change, and boxes for 20p 50p £1 and £2 coins, there is often over £100 when I count it up

jaysay · 15-11-2011, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Benipete

Nothing wrong with forward planning,I started in 1951,Do you want my pin number.

Please

heth · 15-11-2011, 20:26

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Originally Posted by mick

Its no wonder you have plenty left you never buy a round in the Railway

Well if someone didnt sup as fast maybe I would have chance!!!

Might shock you on Saturday and buy you one!!

davemac · 15-11-2011, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Eric

Of course, I buy stockings for my animals so that they have something to destroy while I read them the Christmas story ... with emphasis on the animals in the story of course.

Not sure how you get animals to wear stockings, and a bit dubious as to whether I should ask why

cashman · 15-11-2011, 21:45

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Originally Posted by davemac

Not sure how you get animals to wear stockings, and a bit dubious as to whether I should ask why

Suppose its better n buying em wellys?