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17 Dec 11
It's great.
OK so no mince pies or Chrissy pud as the missus is diabetic but you know what it's like - the fun of rummaging around in the loft getting splinters in your knees, contending with the hordes of mentalist consumers in the high street, children screaming and being horribly demanding of their parents, neighbours doubling their carbon footprint with the external house decorations.
But I DO love Christmas; I love the time off work to be with beloved, walking in the cold hand in hand, making plans for next year, dropping in to see friends and family, everyone here at RHP land is friendly, and of course falling asleep to the Queen on Christmas afternoon, replete with turkey tummy.
I love it.
17 Dec 11
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Originally posted by divegeesterI'm diabetic too, Type I, so I understand about not being able to indulge to the degree I might want. But I still love the smells and I often live vicariously through other people enjoying their Christmas treats. (And I am eternally grateful for the relatively new sugar-free candy canes!) 🙂
It's great.
OK so no mince pies or Chrissy pud as the missus is diabetic but you know what it's like - the fun of rummaging around in the loft getting splinters in your knees, contending with the hordes of mentalist consumers in the high street, children screaming and being horribly demanding of their parents, neighbours doubling their carbon footpr ...[text shortened]... e falling asleep to the Queen on Christmas afternoon, replete with turkey tummy.
I love it.
and of course falling asleep to the Queen on Christmas afternoon
Can you tell us poor Americans what this means? Does the Queen traditionally give a speech on Christmas Day?
17 Dec 11
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Originally posted by SuzianneYep! 3pm every year we all sit there in our Union Flag underwear and raise our glasses to the Queen.
and of course falling asleep to the Queen on Christmas afternoon
Can you tell us poor Americans what this means? Does the Queen traditionally give a speech on Christmas Day?
Also I may as well add this copypasta here:
All employees planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public.
This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only
one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers.
Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from
landowners before their fields may be entered.
To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we would request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance. Benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available for collection by any shepherds planning or required to watch their flocks at night.
While provision has also been made for remote monitoring of flocks by CCTV cameras from a centrally heated shepherd observation hut, all users of this facility are reminded that an emergency response plan must be submitted to account for known risks to the flocks.
The angel of the Lord is additionally reminded that, prior to shining his/her glory all around, s/he must confirm that all shepherds are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to account for the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and the overwhelming effects of Glory.
Following last year's well-publicised case, everyone is advised that Equal Opportunities legislation prohibits any comment with regard to the redness of any part of Mr R Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr R Reindeer from reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence.
While it is acknowledged that gift bearing is a common practice in various parts of the world, particularly the Orient, everyone is reminded that the bearing of gifts is subject to Hospitality Guidelines and all gifts must be registered.
This applies regardless of the individual, even royal personages. It is particularly noted that direct gifts of currency or gold are specifically precluded, while caution is advised regarding other common gifts such as aromatic resins that may evoke allergic reactions.
Finally, in the recent instance of the infant found tucked up in a manger without any crib for a bed, Social Services have been advised and will be arriving shortly.
