tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post5922260863454976378..comments2024-03-29T10:53:19.170+00:00Comments on Paul's Beer & Travel Blog: 25th December 2019Paul Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-64136559861531078942019-12-28T15:32:22.200+00:002019-12-28T15:32:22.200+00:00Martin, you knew, that despite your warning, I wou...Martin, you knew, that despite your warning, I would just have to take a peek on Mum'sNet. <br /><br />Apart from attempting to sort out the abbreviations for presumably "significant other" and the other associated relatives/friends/hangers on, the thread below, that started on the day after Boxing Day, was the one that really caught my eye:<br /><br />"Who has started getting ready for next year especially with all the sales online and in the stores? All the Christmas pyjamas and fragrance gift sets are perfect to horde because they’re staple gifts." <br /><br />Really!!Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-91504357679322137672019-12-27T12:55:38.715+00:002019-12-27T12:55:38.715+00:00That's a very considered and sensible response...That's a very considered and sensible response if I may say, Paul.<br /><br />Take a look on Mum'sNet to see a slightly more hysterical reaction (no don't). retiredmartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429804437739227082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-30784481695301483562019-12-27T10:11:15.507+00:002019-12-27T10:11:15.507+00:00I don't think you're being contrary at all...I don't think you're being contrary at all Martin, although festivals, such as Christmas, have taken on a life of their own. More so in the last 70 years or so, with the OTT commercialisation of the event, especially in the run-up to Christmas.<br /><br />If I had my way, and if son Matthew didn't have to work over the Christmas period, I would take the family away - ether somewhere with loads of snow, or somewhere hot and sunny. Other countries don't make the enormous fuss over this event, as we do in the UK, so it would be nice to get away from all the commercial aspects of Christmas, and other similar events.<br /><br />It's a shame that some people get so worked up about Christmas. Physical violence in whatever shape or form, is totally unacceptable, but your barber's loss is Matthew's gain.Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-68684952461190777922019-12-26T23:00:32.288+00:002019-12-26T23:00:32.288+00:00I'm glad you had a good time Paul.
Just to be...I'm glad you had a good time Paul.<br /><br />Just to be contrary I'll say I never understand why folk can't have a roast dinner whenever they want or just save up and but the things they need rather than guessing what other people want. I just don't understand the need to celebrate on set days, but when I say that people get really annoyed. My barber poked me in the head last year, so it'sa good job my own son can cut my hair these days.<br /><br />Looking forward to pubs returning to normal hours but if office workers would like to visit them in January I'd be delighted to see them there.<br /><br />Cheers !retiredmartinhttp://www.retiredmartin.comnoreply@blogger.com