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**StarsWorld** · 12-01-2006, 01:35 PM

Shall I Bother with Christmas?

Absolutely not, it's a waste of your energy! I will assist you in your efforts by taking ALL of your Christmas presents off your hands!!!

Just trying to be helpful ....

**Intory** · 12-01-2006, 01:36 PM

how else would I con my mrs into spending £100 on a kyudo glove? (for £100 you could at least get a pair...

) And my mate in Japan to bring it over so I dont pay postage after having it made to measure! weheyy no VAT as well! roll on next Xmas! An added bonus this year is that my grandson is now old enough to qualify for Scalextric and train sets (thomas the tank engine of course) and as the qualified engineer in the family it goes without saying I have to help assemble and test, as well as offer technical advice on said toys. Ooopps - I mean complicated technical apparatus wot is not suitable for girls.

So this year I am testing new stuff, getting something I actually want, and going training in Scotland. What more could you want, apart from a trip to Japan? ( I am also hoping for air tickets in a card...)

**Evsltkzl** · 12-01-2006, 03:13 PM

Cheers for the responses so far.

I'm not anti-Christmas, I'm anti-hype. The commerce mill is in full steam here, and the shops are playing Chrimbo music full blast to remind everyone they ain't spending enough money etc etc. Really pisses me off. I think if I was the religious sort (which I am not), I would be a proper pain in the arse in December - or more than usual...

As I have no family hereabouts (the only family I have left live in Spain and I'll see them the week before), I think I'll take Awooga & Phil's advice. A week of relaxing with my wife and then Christmas day in the Peak District, which is only an hours' drive from here.

Christmas picnic instead of dinner. I like the idea of that...

**johnuioyer** · 12-01-2006, 03:26 PM

Cheers for the responses so far.

I'm not anti-Christmas, I'm anti-hype. The commerce mill is in full steam here, and the shops are playing Chrimbo music full blast to remind everyone they ain't spending enough money etc etc. Really pisses me off. I think if I was the religious sort (which I am not), I would be a proper pain in the arse in December - or more than usual...

As I have no family hereabouts (the only family I have left live in Spain and I'll see them the week before), I think I'll take Awooga & Phil's advice. A week of relaxing with my wife and then Christmas day in the Peak District, which is only an hours' drive from here.

Christmas picnic instead of dinner. I like the idea of that...

the message is to do whatever it takes to discover the true meaning of the event - hmm sounds familar from somewhere ;-)

have a great time :-))

phil..

**yurawerj** · 12-01-2006, 04:58 PM

I love christmas. Mainly because my siblings get together Christmas Eve and give prezzies (absolute max of $20 per person, but usually $5), Christmas day you go wherever you like, as long as there is a pool or spa to sit in with a plastic glass of wine/beer/eggnog/mead. Generally a game of backyard cricket is involved too. Then its an aussie tradition to go to the beach on Boxing day, then have a BBQ in the evening and get pissed.

I love xmas. Its the only time of the year all us siblings see eachother together.

**halfstreet** · 12-01-2006, 05:36 PM

Being in Japan for so long, I've grown accustomed to seeing Christmas celebrated as an almost completely non-christian holiday. It's more of a date-night or dinner party with friends. The retail machine also starts around October, and that's what everyone thinks Christmas is about.
I can't wait for next year to be able to celebrate Christmas with my family back in the US again. The fellowship and just spending time together laughing, telling stories about past christmas's or maybe sharing a tear or two remembering our departed loved ones and the things that we remember make this holiday my favorite.
Christmas is about Christ - let's not forget that! It's sharing, and speding time with the people you love. If you don't have someone to celebrate these things with, then maybe consider doing something to give back to our fellow man - volunteering at a soup kitchen or something like that.
Maybe that sounds silly, but isn't that REALLY what it's all about? We don't HAVE to let the "industry" of Christmas spoil it for us if we remember the true meaning.

I wish everyone a happy holiday season and the best wishes!
Brad

**Gorlummm** · 12-01-2006, 05:54 PM

Your thoughts? How are you celebrating the holiday?

No Christmas vacation in Japan (unless you are a teacher). Even though for the forth consecutive year I will be spending Christmas alone, I take the day off anyways, because there is something fundamentally perverse about working on Christmas. In Japan Christmas is a time to eat cake (always the same fucking cake, just with a different theme), and go to love hotels.
Well this year I'll probably rent some movies and drink off a hangover from the year-end keiko/party that will be held the day before. Alone and wasted on Christmas Day; I have become that guy.

**berdyanskdotsu** · 12-01-2006, 08:15 PM

Well Scott, since you have given up on christmas there is no need for me to finish wrapping your present. I guess I will give it to the poor people instead.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ttspresent.jpg

**cjOTw7ov** · 12-01-2006, 08:33 PM

No Christmas vacation in Japan (unless you are a teacher). Even though for the forth consecutive year I will be spending Christmas alone, I take the day off anyways, because there is something fundamentally perverse about working on Christmas. In Japan Christmas is a time to eat cake (always the same fucking cake, just with a different theme), and go to love hotels.
Well this year I'll probably rent some movies and drink off a hangover from the year-end keiko/party that will be held the day before. Alone and wasted on Christmas Day; I have become that guy.

That got Leiv banned? Ouch!

**anxpuna** · 12-02-2006, 12:07 AM

Im from Polish origin and we celebrate Xmas Eve so it gives my time to to Dutch stuff the other 2 days. I live here with my mom alone so i dont have the family troubles, yet I miss those.

Myself I will be 'Lonely this Christmas' as I broke up with my GF yesterday after 6,5 years.......

People, just cherish the times with your loved ones.......and let them know you DO care about them, even if its not easy at times......

**timgillmoreeztf** · 12-02-2006, 01:13 AM

Well Scott, since you have given up on christmas there is no need for me to finish wrapping your present. I guess I will give it to the poor people instead.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ttspresent.jpg

Thanks for the thought, but I don't have anywhere to park it anyway...

**FLOMOUSLY** · 12-02-2006, 04:42 AM

Bah Humbug

- The result of gene splicing a sheep with a Bumblebee -

**Jadldqys** · 12-02-2006, 06:43 AM

That got Leiv banned? Ouch!

?????? Is that correct? I wonder, if it is so and if it is not too much trouble, could the banner please explain?

**LOVEBoy** · 12-02-2006, 06:53 AM

Nah Leiv's written "BANNED" in capitals - when someone really gets banned it says "Banned". He's just put a funny caption under his name.

That is all.

**arrismVam** · 12-02-2006, 06:57 AM

I have emailed the nekkid Viking (and awaiting a response). Maybe he has been given an explanation?

EDIT: Ban xvikingx for posting porn, foul language and illegal (offside, handball, LBW & facemasking) use of the word BANNED.

**22paseabelldaps** · 12-02-2006, 07:48 AM

Well Scott, since you have given up on christmas there is no need for me to finish wrapping your present. I guess I will give it to the poor people instead. Ummmm ... I did offer to accept all of Scott's Christmas presents for him!

**socialkiiii** · 12-02-2006, 08:09 AM

Nah Leiv's written "BANNED" in capitals - when someone really gets banned it says "Banned". He's just put a funny caption under his name.

Well done, that one! Got me...I was all set to beg for his return and forgive his "happy ending" crack in another thread.

**ThomasMannfanny** · 12-02-2006, 08:22 AM

. . ."happy ending" crack. . .

A great advertisement sign for a Japanese Proctologist.

**Assauraarguck** · 12-02-2006, 11:32 AM

Xmas holidays (which actually aren't since we do maintenance in the plant the whole time except for the 25th and the 1st) are a great period for our yearly asageiko training. Nothing quite like getting up at 5:30 to go to keiko on Christmas and New Year's Morning...

This is a great time for my family as we still have little ones. The 5 y.o. no longer peter paters around the house but rather stomps around with my safety boots but there's nothing quite like his expression when he opens the box up and sees his new kodachi and shinai... except for my daughter's expression as she runs screaming away from him calling mommy. Forget the commercial stuff. Just enjoy quality time with the family or friends.

**Necedofer** · 12-02-2006, 03:56 PM

Well done, that one! Got me...I was all set to beg for his return and forgive his "happy ending" crack in another thread.

Aaaahh, you DO love me. So it was "Banned". Damn.

12-01-2006, 01:35 PM	#21
StarsWorld Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 425 Senior Member	Shall I Bother with Christmas? Absolutely not, it's a waste of your energy! I will assist you in your efforts by taking ALL of your Christmas presents off your hands!!! Just trying to be helpful .... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 01:36 PM	#22
Intory Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	how else would I con my mrs into spending £100 on a kyudo glove? (for £100 you could at least get a pair... ) And my mate in Japan to bring it over so I dont pay postage after having it made to measure! weheyy no VAT as well! roll on next Xmas! An added bonus this year is that my grandson is now old enough to qualify for Scalextric and train sets (thomas the tank engine of course) and as the qualified engineer in the family it goes without saying I have to help assemble and test, as well as offer technical advice on said toys. Ooopps - I mean complicated technical apparatus wot is not suitable for girls. So this year I am testing new stuff, getting something I actually want, and going training in Scotland. What more could you want, apart from a trip to Japan? ( I am also hoping for air tickets in a card...) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 03:13 PM	#23
Evsltkzl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	Cheers for the responses so far. I'm not anti-Christmas, I'm anti-hype. The commerce mill is in full steam here, and the shops are playing Chrimbo music full blast to remind everyone they ain't spending enough money etc etc. Really pisses me off. I think if I was the religious sort (which I am not), I would be a proper pain in the arse in December - or more than usual... As I have no family hereabouts (the only family I have left live in Spain and I'll see them the week before), I think I'll take Awooga & Phil's advice. A week of relaxing with my wife and then Christmas day in the Peak District, which is only an hours' drive from here. Christmas picnic instead of dinner. I like the idea of that... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 03:26 PM	#24
johnuioyer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 702 Senior Member	Cheers for the responses so far. I'm not anti-Christmas, I'm anti-hype. The commerce mill is in full steam here, and the shops are playing Chrimbo music full blast to remind everyone they ain't spending enough money etc etc. Really pisses me off. I think if I was the religious sort (which I am not), I would be a proper pain in the arse in December - or more than usual... As I have no family hereabouts (the only family I have left live in Spain and I'll see them the week before), I think I'll take Awooga & Phil's advice. A week of relaxing with my wife and then Christmas day in the Peak District, which is only an hours' drive from here. Christmas picnic instead of dinner. I like the idea of that... the message is to do whatever it takes to discover the true meaning of the event - hmm sounds familar from somewhere ;-) have a great time :-)) phil.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 04:58 PM	#25
yurawerj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	I love christmas. Mainly because my siblings get together Christmas Eve and give prezzies (absolute max of $20 per person, but usually $5), Christmas day you go wherever you like, as long as there is a pool or spa to sit in with a plastic glass of wine/beer/eggnog/mead. Generally a game of backyard cricket is involved too. Then its an aussie tradition to go to the beach on Boxing day, then have a BBQ in the evening and get pissed. I love xmas. Its the only time of the year all us siblings see eachother together. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 05:36 PM	#26
halfstreet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Being in Japan for so long, I've grown accustomed to seeing Christmas celebrated as an almost completely non-christian holiday. It's more of a date-night or dinner party with friends. The retail machine also starts around October, and that's what everyone thinks Christmas is about. I can't wait for next year to be able to celebrate Christmas with my family back in the US again. The fellowship and just spending time together laughing, telling stories about past christmas's or maybe sharing a tear or two remembering our departed loved ones and the things that we remember make this holiday my favorite. Christmas is about Christ - let's not forget that! It's sharing, and speding time with the people you love. If you don't have someone to celebrate these things with, then maybe consider doing something to give back to our fellow man - volunteering at a soup kitchen or something like that. Maybe that sounds silly, but isn't that REALLY what it's all about? We don't HAVE to let the "industry" of Christmas spoil it for us if we remember the true meaning. I wish everyone a happy holiday season and the best wishes! Brad Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 05:54 PM	#27
Gorlummm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	Your thoughts? How are you celebrating the holiday? No Christmas vacation in Japan (unless you are a teacher). Even though for the forth consecutive year I will be spending Christmas alone, I take the day off anyways, because there is something fundamentally perverse about working on Christmas. In Japan Christmas is a time to eat cake (always the same fucking cake, just with a different theme), and go to love hotels. Well this year I'll probably rent some movies and drink off a hangover from the year-end keiko/party that will be held the day before. Alone and wasted on Christmas Day; I have become that guy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 08:15 PM	#28
berdyanskdotsu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	Well Scott, since you have given up on christmas there is no need for me to finish wrapping your present. I guess I will give it to the poor people instead. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ttspresent.jpg Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2006, 08:33 PM	#29
cjOTw7ov Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	No Christmas vacation in Japan (unless you are a teacher). Even though for the forth consecutive year I will be spending Christmas alone, I take the day off anyways, because there is something fundamentally perverse about working on Christmas. In Japan Christmas is a time to eat cake (always the same fucking cake, just with a different theme), and go to love hotels. Well this year I'll probably rent some movies and drink off a hangover from the year-end keiko/party that will be held the day before. Alone and wasted on Christmas Day; I have become that guy. That got Leiv banned? Ouch! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 12:07 AM	#30
anxpuna Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	Im from Polish origin and we celebrate Xmas Eve so it gives my time to to Dutch stuff the other 2 days. I live here with my mom alone so i dont have the family troubles, yet I miss those. Myself I will be 'Lonely this Christmas' as I broke up with my GF yesterday after 6,5 years....... People, just cherish the times with your loved ones.......and let them know you DO care about them, even if its not easy at times...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 01:13 AM	#31
timgillmoreeztf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	Well Scott, since you have given up on christmas there is no need for me to finish wrapping your present. I guess I will give it to the poor people instead. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ttspresent.jpg Thanks for the thought, but I don't have anywhere to park it anyway... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 04:42 AM	#32
FLOMOUSLY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 354 Senior Member	Bah Humbug - The result of gene splicing a sheep with a Bumblebee - Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 06:43 AM	#33
Jadldqys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	That got Leiv banned? Ouch! ?????? Is that correct? I wonder, if it is so and if it is not too much trouble, could the banner please explain? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 06:53 AM	#34
LOVEBoy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	Nah Leiv's written "BANNED" in capitals - when someone really gets banned it says "Banned". He's just put a funny caption under his name. That is all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 06:57 AM	#35
arrismVam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 381 Senior Member	I have emailed the nekkid Viking (and awaiting a response). Maybe he has been given an explanation? EDIT: Ban xvikingx for posting porn, foul language and illegal (offside, handball, LBW & facemasking) use of the word BANNED. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 07:48 AM	#36
22paseabelldaps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Well Scott, since you have given up on christmas there is no need for me to finish wrapping your present. I guess I will give it to the poor people instead. Ummmm ... I did offer to accept all of Scott's Christmas presents for him! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 08:09 AM	#37
socialkiiii Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	Nah Leiv's written "BANNED" in capitals - when someone really gets banned it says "Banned". He's just put a funny caption under his name. Well done, that one! Got me...I was all set to beg for his return and forgive his "happy ending" crack in another thread. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 08:22 AM	#38
ThomasMannfanny Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	. . ."happy ending" crack. . . A great advertisement sign for a Japanese Proctologist. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 11:32 AM	#39
Assauraarguck Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Xmas holidays (which actually aren't since we do maintenance in the plant the whole time except for the 25th and the 1st) are a great period for our yearly asageiko training. Nothing quite like getting up at 5:30 to go to keiko on Christmas and New Year's Morning... This is a great time for my family as we still have little ones. The 5 y.o. no longer peter paters around the house but rather stomps around with my safety boots but there's nothing quite like his expression when he opens the box up and sees his new kodachi and shinai... except for my daughter's expression as she runs screaming away from him calling mommy. Forget the commercial stuff. Just enjoy quality time with the family or friends. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-02-2006, 03:56 PM	#40
Necedofer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 306 Senior Member	Well done, that one! Got me...I was all set to beg for his return and forgive his "happy ending" crack in another thread. Aaaahh, you DO love me. So it was "Banned". Damn. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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