TT350 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Hi guys. Anyone else in the same boat as me for xmas? No friends or family to spend it with? If so does anyone fancy rebelling and escaping it alltogether with me? Peace. Edited October 16, 2016 by TT350 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 What you thinking lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I'm tempted to add "Christmas" to the swear filter. It's not even November yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 thats a good shout. Debenhams have put up their xmas decorations already, even my wife who is obsessed with xmas thinks its far too early. Christmas decorations go up at the earliest the 1st of december. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erni902 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 This year I am alone as I am working on my todd, but then again Ive always hated the festive period. I agree with Lexx a swear filter is needed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I can remember the C word when its was a proper celebration and holiday........shame its all turned to commercial crap....hate it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) I've lost faith in Christmas too. Been asking santa for a vortech sc for 5 years now and the bastard still keeps sending me bottles of Pacco Rabanne... Edited October 16, 2016 by evest 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 thats a good shout. Debenhams have put up their xmas decorations already, even my wife who is obsessed with xmas thinks its far too early. Christmas decorations go up at the earliest the 1st of december. Harrods start Christmas end of July complete with Christmas Grotto, Christmas in JULY? The festive countdown begins 151 days early as Harrods opens grotto complete with Santa, elves and snow. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2019686/Harrods-Christmas-JULY-The-festive-countdown-begins-151-days-early.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Unfortunately you have to blame the paying public as much as anyone, if they keep going, the businesses will keep supplying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm thinking Benidorm. 20 ish degrees, cheap, not too far on a plane. Set off on 23rd Get back on the 2nd Jan. Miss the entire festive period. What about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Flights currently 224 quid return. From 23rd Dec to 3rd Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Villas are available to rent too. Been looking at some with a pool, bbq etc that sleep up to 10 people.Looking at around 1500 quid but obviously between 10 of us thats 150 quid each. Could be a decent holiday. http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?src=searchresults&rows=20&error_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Findex.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D376606%3Blabel%3Dbenidorm-SOqM7A9QFXiD_ffRbUHRpASM32687435695%253Apl%253Ata%253Ap1%253Ap2%253Aac%253Aap1t1%253Aneg%253Afi%253Atiaud-146342138710%253Akwd-836730143%253Alp9046598%253Ali%253Adem%253Adm%3Bsid%3Dc6548dbf7317542ebc48c2695e3e107a%3B&aid=376606&label=benidorm-SOqM7A9QFXiD_ffRbUHRpASM32687435695%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atiaud-146342138710%3Akwd-836730143%3Alp9046598%3Ali%3Adem%3Adm&sid=c6548dbf7317542ebc48c2695e3e107a&sb=1&city=-373226&ssne=Benidorm&ssne_untouched=Benidorm&ss=Benidorm&checkin_monthday=23&checkin_year_month=2016-12&checkout_monthday=3&checkout_year_month=2017-1&ci_date=2016-12-23&co_date=2017-01-03&room1=A%2CA%2CA%2CA%2CA%2CA&no_rooms=1&group_adults=6&group_children=0&search_form_id=7a623e46f092036c&sb_travel_purpose=leisure Edited October 17, 2016 by TT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I would have thought Benidorm was the last place to go if you want to escape xmas. It'll be just the same lights and decorations as over here, except warmer Outer Hebrides ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Now this looks a good place to spend Christmas.. http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/magictropicanasuites.en-gb.html?aid=376606;label=benidorm-SOqM7A9QFXiD_ffRbUHRpASM32687435695%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atiaud-146342138710%3Akwd-836730143%3Alp9046598%3Ali%3Adem%3Adm;sid=d3bce10ac5e790d8c36224e109bf530f;checkin=2016-12-23;checkout=2017-01-03;dest_id=-373226;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=6;group_children=0;hpos=3;no_rooms=1;req_adults=6;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA%2CA%2CA%2CA%2CA;sb_price_type=total;soh=1;soldout=1%2C0;srfid=5de6aee811807c748ca1d2b54cf680d718cc42e5X3;type=total;ucfs=1& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Now this looks a good place to spend Christmas.. http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/magictropicanasuites.en-gb.html?aid=376606;label=benidorm-SOqM7A9QFXiD_ffRbUHRpASM32687435695%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atiaud-146342138710%3Akwd-836730143%3Alp9046598%3Ali%3Adem%3Adm;sid=d3bce10ac5e790d8c36224e109bf530f;checkin=2016-12-23;checkout=2017-01-03;dest_id=-373226;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=6;group_children=0;hpos=3;no_rooms=1;req_adults=6;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA%2CA%2CA%2CA%2CA;sb_price_type=total;soh=1;soldout=1%2C0;srfid=5de6aee811807c748ca1d2b54cf680d718cc42e5X3;type=total;ucfs=1& Looks good but all sold out! Even though xmas is celebrated there, I can't imagine it being as in your face as it is here. Due to the better weather there, you can make what you want of it. Here it's a case of stay in watching the same films they put on each year or go out and freeze. Over there beers in the sun can be enjoyed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've eaten my first mince pie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've eaten my first mince pie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erni902 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've eaten my first mince pie We should have a 'Dislike' button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 To be honest I was expecting a jibe about me being from Brighton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 To be honest I was expecting a jibe about me being from Brighton That's OK, everyone has to live somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Just me then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Just me then? Here's something for you to do at Christmas.. Volunteering at Christmas http://www.themix.or...stmas-2063.html Edited October 17, 2016 by Bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Just me then? Here's something for you to do at Christmas.. Volunteering at Christmas http://www.themix.or...stmas-2063.html Looks good. Although id prefer blue skies and gettin a villa for 10 of us. Be great fun all sat on our deckchairs round the pool while i bbq some good fod. Edited October 18, 2016 by TT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I am usually in the same boat, as I have next to no family. I either go away - Finland this year. Snow Mobiles, Husky Dog Sledging over 2 days, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing etc etc There are loads of companies who offer small group trips, say 12 - 16 people. Exodus, Explore, Mark Warner etc etc etc Or, I do a Waifs and Straifs Christmas at mine where I invite all folks who I know in a similar situation. Everyone turns up Xmas Eve, I prep Stocking fillers and all meals - and we usually have a ball. Volunteering is also a good thing to do - make you feel part of a family. You may already be too late for this though. Many people offers themselves for this really early. Hope you sort something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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