Christmas 2019 is only :-

No idea what will get. Probably a ready meal lol. Not going anywhere, as daughter is with in law's. Bro is dead now so I'm at home.
Might buy a bit of meat and have brisket, summat like that.
Or a big Ribeye on the bone lol

Going to get the no doubt Chinese tree out this year ner

Well done Alex and Sue , Tree looks good , Happy Christmas ,

Are the children getting all excited ? or are they past it yet :christmas:

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We found a great farm selling local Christmas trees a couple of villages away. Sue splashed out on some new decorations to compliment our new countryside location as well as some of the old favourites. :)

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Also went and ordered the turkey and other locally sourced meat from the village farm shop, Hog & Hen. Good deal on a package which should give us everything we need for the big day and more. :)

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Looking good, mate! Just how we like our tree presented, although we go a little more vintage with the decs, and use coloured lights, which give a warmer glow (especially in the dark), and is a bit more retro. Really don't like artificial trees, especially those white monstrosities!:doh:

I'm sure the turkey will be fab. Have you ever tried goose? No doubt there would be plenty of suppliers near you who stock it. And contrary to what some say, it's not really like duck. It has a similar texture, but a unique (slightly sweet flavour) all of its own - gorgeous stuff, and the goose fat makes legendary roasties!:)

Marco.

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No idea what will get. Probably a ready meal lol. Not going anywhere, as daughter is with in law's. Bro is dead now so I'm at home.
Might buy a bit of meat and have brisket, summat like that.
Or a big Ribeye on the bone lol

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Surely that's the time to crack open yer Donald Russell?:)

Marco.

Oh dear. Mine is a white/silver one [emoji23] [emoji23], and big. Ooh dear I better not post a pic when up

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Surely that's the time to crack open yer Donald Russell?:)

Marco.

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Maybe. Its in mates freezer

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Well done Alex and Sue , Tree looks good , Happy Christmas ,

Are the children getting all excited ? or are they past it yet :christmas:

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Cheers Al! Happy Christmas to you too buddy!

Are the kids excited? Oh my gosh yes, think they may pop soon! :D

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Have you ever tried goose? No doubt there would be plenty of suppliers near you who stock it. And contrary to what some say, it's not really like duck. It has a similar texture, but a unique (slightly sweet flavour) all of its own - gorgeous stuff, and the goose fat makes legendary roasties!:)

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Not for a few years, and yes, there are places locally that breed them, but I kind of have to have turkey, on the basis of tradition! Will be using goose fat for the roasties, though. :)

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No idea what will get. Probably a ready meal lol.

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For the few years I was on my own I had pepperoni pizza for Christmas dinner!

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Oh dear. Mine is a white/silver one [emoji23] [emoji23], and big. Ooh dear I better not post a pic when up

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First time we've had a real one in a decade - pine needles and babies don't really mix well! Nothing wrong with an artificial tree, and I'd like to see photos!

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Not for a few years, and yes, there are places locally that breed them, but I kind of have to have turkey, on the basis of tradition! Will be using goose fat for the roasties, though. :)

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In the old days, goose was the traditional roast meat served on Christmas Day, before we adopted the Yanks tradition of eating turkey...;) I thoroughly recommend you give it a go one year, as done well, it's seriously good:)

Anyway, hope the kids and you guys have a nice one. Have you got my card yet? If not, it's on its way!:santa:

Marco.