Am I the first?

To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

Are we allowed to discuss Christmas?

1. Yes.

2. If it does not offend a member of the "community".

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

Are we allowed to discuss Christmas?

Only to discuss bell-ends who have their tree up half way through Nov.

Not seen one yet other than in shops, where you kinda expect it of the gouging cunts.

Here's a mission.......

See if you can still buy LED treelights this year. Two years ago, all the rage, last year, suddenly a bit thin on the ground. Now call me a cynical old twat, but I think that might JUST be to do with the fact that the average LED has a life expectancy of 100,000 hours use, whereas the average incansescant xmas tree bulb has a life of about 3 days. In other words, you need only ever buy LED sets once, instead of buying a new incandescant set every year or two in order to avoid 4 hours of dead bulb roulette when you're putting your tree up.

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote: hmmm...I put my Christmas lights up on the house the Saturday after Halloween, but I've not turned them on yet...

The tree and the rest of the yard decorations won't go up until the Friday after Thanksgiving...

and I am of the opinion what we can discuss Christmas to your heart's content...anyone that is offended by it can fuck right off...

Understood.

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote: hmmm...I put my Christmas lights up on the house the Saturday after Halloween, but I've not turned them on yet...

The tree and the rest of the yard decorations won't go up until the Friday after Thanksgiving...

and I am of the opinion what we can discuss Christmas to your heart's content...anyone that is offended by it can fuck right off...

Hell I'd line up every Christian in the world just to see how many I could shoot through with various types of weapon, and even I think Christmas is a good idea, there's such a thing as not tossing the baby out with the bathwater you know.

Why is it always whiney white people who bang on about how xmas decorations offend such-and-such? when the such-and-such's du jour, are not in the slightest offended (thus lending weight to my argument that pathetic PC activities do more to increase racial tensions than almost anything else).

I was just kidding...

Do you really think I care if someone is offended by Christmas?

3615 Jiphy wrote: I was just kidding...

Do you really think I care if someone is offended by Christmas?

Nope, knew you were kidding.

No one spotted in Diggy's Shed.

Doctor? wrote:

3615 Jiphy wrote: I was just kidding...

Do you really think I care if someone is offended by Christmas?

Nope, knew you were kidding.

I'm not going to bring you a chocolate Santa now!

Why are lights now designed in a loop? They are a real pain, especially when you need 2-3 sets......what was wrong with one long string of them?

Doctor? wrote:

you need only ever buy LED sets once, instead of buying a new incandescant set every year or two in order to avoid 4 hours of dead bulb roulette when you're putting your tree up.

why would anyone want to do that? and take all the fun out of it?

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote:

Doctor? wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

Are we allowed to discuss Christmas?

Only to discuss bell-ends who have their tree up half way through Nov.

Not seen one yet other than in shops, where you kinda expect it of the gouging cunts.

Here's a mission.......

See if you can still buy LED treelights this year. Two years ago, all the rage, last year, suddenly a bit thin on the ground. Now call me a cynical old twat, but I think that might JUST be to do with the fact that the average LED has a life expectancy of 100,000 hours use, whereas the average incansescant xmas tree bulb has a life of about 3 days. In other words, you need only ever buy LED sets once, instead of buying a new incandescant set every year or two in order to avoid 4 hours of dead bulb roulette when you're putting your tree up.

I purchased a shit load of the LED lights in 2006...got them in the days after Christmas for 90% off their pre-Christmas price...my fucking house looks like an airport runway when I've got them put up...

It's LOVERLY!!!

Do you have music with it? My neighbor had...

Top of Windmill Lane, Denton. 1st November every year. Guaranteed. Completely over the top as well.

Doctor? wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

Are we allowed to discuss Christmas?

Only to discuss bell-ends who have their tree up half way through Nov.

Not seen one yet other than in shops, where you kinda expect it of the gouging cunts.

Here's a mission.......

See if you can still buy LED treelights this year. Two years ago, all the rage, last year, suddenly a bit thin on the ground. Now call me a cynical old twat, but I think that might JUST be to do with the fact that the average LED has a life expectancy of 100,000 hours use, whereas the average incansescant xmas tree bulb has a life of about 3 days. In other words, you need only ever buy LED sets once, instead of buying a new incandescant set every year or two in order to avoid 4 hours of dead bulb roulette when you're putting your tree up.

The main problem with the LEDs though is that they are not replacable. One burns out and you have a permanent hole in yer line. When they can figure out this problem, then LEDs might come back... but I have to admit, I just don't like the look of LEDs compared to incandesents... they just don't look as warm and inviting...

EdelBrock wrote:

Doctor? wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

Are we allowed to discuss Christmas?

Only to discuss bell-ends who have their tree up half way through Nov.

Not seen one yet other than in shops, where you kinda expect it of the gouging cunts.

Here's a mission.......

See if you can still buy LED treelights this year. Two years ago, all the rage, last year, suddenly a bit thin on the ground. Now call me a cynical old twat, but I think that might JUST be to do with the fact that the average LED has a life expectancy of 100,000 hours use, whereas the average incansescant xmas tree bulb has a life of about 3 days. In other words, you need only ever buy LED sets once, instead of buying a new incandescant set every year or two in order to avoid 4 hours of dead bulb roulette when you're putting your tree up.

The main problem with the LEDs though is that they are not replacable. One burns out and you have a permanent hole in yer line. When they can figure out this problem, then LEDs might come back... but I have to admit, I just don't like the look of LEDs compared to incandesents... they just don't look as warm and inviting...

The sets we have use standard rectangular package LED's. The only modification from standard is that the tails are wrapped through a socket fitting.....so even when the replacement lamps they provide run out, I can fit standard ones by wrapping them into the socket of a dead one (no solder, the tails are just folded through holes).

Doctor? wrote:

EdelBrock wrote:

Doctor? wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

Are we allowed to discuss Christmas?

Only to discuss bell-ends who have their tree up half way through Nov.

Not seen one yet other than in shops, where you kinda expect it of the gouging cunts.

Here's a mission.......

See if you can still buy LED treelights this year. Two years ago, all the rage, last year, suddenly a bit thin on the ground. Now call me a cynical old twat, but I think that might JUST be to do with the fact that the average LED has a life expectancy of 100,000 hours use, whereas the average incansescant xmas tree bulb has a life of about 3 days. In other words, you need only ever buy LED sets once, instead of buying a new incandescant set every year or two in order to avoid 4 hours of dead bulb roulette when you're putting your tree up.

The main problem with the LEDs though is that they are not replacable. One burns out and you have a permanent hole in yer line. When they can figure out this problem, then LEDs might come back... but I have to admit, I just don't like the look of LEDs compared to incandesents... they just don't look as warm and inviting...

The sets we have use standard rectangular package LED's. The only modification from standard is that the tails are wrapped through a socket fitting.....so even when the replacement lamps they provide run out, I can fit standard ones by wrapping them into the socket of a dead one (no solder, the tails are just folded through holes).

Why don't we have thhose over here I wonder?

Same reason we cannae get them here to easily any more......they're an instant repeat sale killer.

El Jarvo wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

In the Midlands, I thought you'd be one of the last?

Ahem.

Explain.

Kath wrote:

El Jarvo wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

In the Midlands, I thought you'd be one of the last?

Ahem.

Explain.

Large number of non christians? Muslims, Seikhs, the native pagans, etc etc??

I can still see your hand you slag!

Kath - surprised you can see out that 'flesh free' outfit. My Yiddish Hannukah candle is ready & primed by the cave doorway

Uncle Liam wrote: Top of Windmill Lane, Denton. 1st November every year. Guaranteed. Completely over the top as well.

ill be going past on sunday, without fail every year they manage to be the best aswel

also, in stockport just before stockport lads club, they also have many a voxhaul nova's in the drive

Doctor? wrote:

Kath wrote:

El Jarvo wrote:

Kath wrote: To spot a Christmas tree in someone's lounge window - flashing fairy lights - the works!

In the Midlands, I thought you'd be one of the last?

Ahem.

Explain.

Large number of non christians? Muslims, Seikhs, the native pagans, etc etc??

I can still see your hand you slag!

OHHHHHHHHHHHHH I see, I see, I see.

(Bit difficult to, but I can almost see).

Bloody hell, do I have to cover my hands as well? How on earth can I be expected to cook and clean with gloves on?

Quickly and with none of your backchat!

Christmas? Infedels!

Allah does not celebrate christmas!

wrote: Christmas? Infedels!

Allah does not celebrate christmas!

Actually, I belive Muslims consider JC to be some kind of secondary propher or something, I keep getting it confused with cinderella.

Doctor? wrote:

wrote: Christmas? Infedels!

Allah does not celebrate christmas!

Actually, I belive Muslims consider JC to be some kind of secondary propher or something, I keep getting it confused with cinderella.

"He's behinnnnnndddddd youuuuuuuu"

Doctor? wrote:

wrote: Christmas? Infedels!

Allah does not celebrate christmas!

Actually, I belive Muslims consider JC to be some kind of secondary propher or something, I keep getting it confused with cinderella.

JC is a prophet in Islam and referred to as Isa. Most of the Old Testament Prophetsare recognised.

wrote: Christmas? Infedels!

Allah does not celebrate christmas!

was sposed to be a pisstake for cockface,but alas he didnt bite

Blimey, now is the time to read up and get wise! I stopped being officially 'taught' in any form of education in 1984; I just picked up the rest since!

Not in religion obviously. :\ohwell:

who cares what you call it or what religion you pretend to believe in, what matters is that everybody remembers what is important, the reason for the season...

presents and cookies!:)

0_o wrote: who cares what you call it or what religion you pretend to believe in, what matters is that everybody remembers what is important, the reason for the season...

presents and cookies!:)

And chestnuts roasting......