04fox8 168 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hello Folks, Just wondering, who amongst you will be having an 'alternative Christmas'? Like, I'm out here off the West coast of Africa, bobbing about on a boat, Not ideal, but at least I'm not dodging bullets, or lying in a Hospital bed, or out there scraping folk off the roads who have been in accidents. Are any of you involved in the catering trade, where you have to work through your Christmas? Are any of you in the Emergency services? Any nurses amongst you? etc, etc. When I was little, I grew up on a farm, and the cows needed feeding every day, so I've always been aware that not everyone gets to sit about with their families, eating and drinking to excess. Just wondering. Merry Christmas to you All, where ever you are, and whatever you are doing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hello Folks, Just wondering, who amongst you will be having an 'alternative Christmas'? Like, I'm out here off the West coast of Africa, bobbing about on a boat, Not ideal, but at least I'm not dodging bullets, or lying in a Hospital bed, or out there scraping folk off the roads who have been in accidents. Are any of you involved in the catering trade, where you have to work through your Christmas? Are any of you in the Emergency services? Any nurses amongst you? etc, etc. When I was little, I grew up on a farm, and the cows needed feeding every day, so I've always been aware that not everyone gets to sit about with their families, eating and drinking to excess. Just wondering. Merry Christmas to you All, where ever you are, and whatever you are doing. I do a Monday to Friday job these days with a Christmas shut-down, but when I worked as a carer I usually worked Christmas day & boxing day , then new years day , folks still have to be cared for & I wasn't fussed about working the days because it was double time Merry Christmas 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 No alternative Xmas for me lad ill be in my home comforts eating a three bird roast and reading outlaw Petes oor willie book since he doesn't want it lol merry Xmas to ya ??? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,159 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Brother, sister in law and kids, mum, dad, plus sister in laws folks and brother have just taken off from gatwick on their way to Dominican rebublic.... We were going for various reasons it fell through... At least I can go out hunting over Christmas..... I'm not jealous...... Honestly lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 What you doing out there 04fox8? Sounds interesting... Mind the pirates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'd love an alternative Xmas. Next year it can f**k off!!! Hate this shopping pish and having to rack your brains for a decent present. Should ban it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'm working all Christmas but luckily I work from home so it shouldn't be too bad apart from the 2am start Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Brother, sister in law and kids, mum, dad, plus sister in laws folks and brother have just taken off from gatwick on their way to Dominican rebublic.... We were going for various reasons it fell through... At least I can go out hunting over Christmas..... I'm not jealous...... Honestly lol dominican republic last time I was there was in jail for 2 and a half days lol you g girl in the jail 11 year old chained to the wall with her ankles . Was in a kangaroo court, fined 7and a half us dollers plus they took me and my friend down to the bank and cleaned is oot long story but all in all maybe about 9 grand in total ?moral of the story don't buy anything of the locals they'll set you up its the dearest g iv bought ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frann 882 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I cant wait for Crimbo, sod alternative: goose, scotch and habanero peanuts all the way for me. Im even being the town Santa (due to my beard) Ho Ho Ho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Brother, sister in law and kids, mum, dad, plus sister in laws folks and brother have just taken off from gatwick on their way to Dominican rebublic.... We were going for various reasons it fell through... At least I can go out hunting over Christmas..... I'm not jealous...... Honestly lol dominican republic last time I was there was in jail for 2 and a half days lol you g girl in the jail 11 year old chained to the wall with her ankles . Was in a kangaroo court, fined 7and a half us dollers plus they took me and my friend down to the bank and cleaned is oot long story but all in all maybe about 9 grand in total moral of the story don't buy anything of the locals they'll set you up its the dearest g iv bought I've never fancied these places where they say 'don't leave the hotel complex after dark',.............alternative Christmas does sound great though, I keep promising myself one............but always end up at the usual family gathering, with the gifts getting shiter by the year lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,763 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Anybody ever spent Xmas skiing? That sounds mint! If I ever wanted to go away that'd be what I'd do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I cant wait for Crimbo, sod alternative: goose, scotch and habanero peanuts all the way for me. Im even being the town Santa (due to my beard) Ho Ho Ho Maybe it's because of your jolly personality. You harbinger of death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 This will be my 2nd Christmas off in 15 years always been feeding cows or milking will make a nice change Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,926 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I work every Christmas.... Addicts never rest and the Smack, Crack & Meth business booms this time of year 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 cant wait for xmas plenty of beer, football and shite on tv with good friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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