The one 8,474 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I worked most Christmases we are on shift rotation and if your name comes out in the draw you where lucky and got it off but treble time and a day in lue sweetend it a bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I spent nearly half of my Christmases on tour when I was in the services ... Spent the milenium on a hillside in Kosovo in an over watch position freezing my balls off lol ... I remember one Christmas Day patrolling near the border in Northern Ireland in a place called Middletown .... Normally the locals hated our guts and they used let us know daily ... As we patrolled covered in snow and freezing cold they offered us drinks wished us a merry Christmas ... Feck me almost invited us in a for bit of dinner lol ... Didn't last long though by Boxing Day they fukcing hated us again lol ..........My cousin was over there diving a white challenger tank at the same time Ken, spent the millennium eve and his 18th birthday there 13 days later.. Oooooo naughty naughty ... He shouldn't have been there at 17 lol ........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I spent nearly half of my Christmases on tour when I was in the services ... Spent the milenium on a hillside in Kosovo in an over watch position freezing my balls off lol ... I remember one Christmas Day patrolling near the border in Northern Ireland in a place called Middletown .... Normally the locals hated our guts and they used let us know daily ... As we patrolled covered in snow and freezing cold they offered us drinks wished us a merry Christmas ... Feck me almost invited us in a for bit of dinner lol ... Didn't last long though by Boxing Day they fukcing hated us again lol .......... middletown..we ferrt there loads of rabbits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I spent nearly half of my Christmases on tour when I was in the services ... Spent the milenium on a hillside in Kosovo in an over watch position freezing my balls off lol ... I remember one Christmas Day patrolling near the border in Northern Ireland in a place called Middletown .... Normally the locals hated our guts and they used let us know daily ... As we patrolled covered in snow and freezing cold they offered us drinks wished us a merry Christmas ... Feck me almost invited us in a for bit of dinner lol ... Didn't last long though by Boxing Day they fukcing hated us again lol ..........My cousin was over there diving a white challenger tank at the same time Ken, spent the millennium eve and his 18th birthday there 13 days later.. Oooooo naughty naughty ... He shouldn't have been there at 17 lol ........ Shouldn't he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I spent nearly half of my Christmases on tour when I was in the services ... Spent the milenium on a hillside in Kosovo in an over watch position freezing my balls off lol ... I remember one Christmas Day patrolling near the border in Northern Ireland in a place called Middletown .... Normally the locals hated our guts and they used let us know daily ... As we patrolled covered in snow and freezing cold they offered us drinks wished us a merry Christmas ... Feck me almost invited us in a for bit of dinner lol ... Didn't last long though by Boxing Day they fukcing hated us again lol .......... middletown..we ferrt there loads of rabbits. Yep there were always a fair few around especially in the grounds of the nunnery ........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04fox8 168 Posted December 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Some Very Interesting replies there folks. Would have replied individually, asking more detail (cos I can be a nosey c**t, but our internet out here is patchy to say the least ) I 'like the feel of the day' like someone said too, but been away for quite a few over the years now, always been a greedy c**t, and would have offered to work it before, allowing others with kids the chance to be at home. Always got paid extra for doing it. Do I get the favour returned.....Do I f**k ....... Do I get extra now for being here....Nope! I have a lot of time and respect for those who care for others, be they nurses, carers, fire men, soldiers etc. at any time of the year, but always seem to think about those people more at Christmas, Good On Ya if that's you. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 coursing meeting on boxing day n friday 40 mile from the house .carryout n turkey sandwichs lol . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,632 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Well compared to those mentioned above that do us all a service on xmas day/holidays, my story sounds easy. But id say Most will relate seeing as we all have animals of some kind lol Last xmas i had 5 dogs (2 being pups) and had my mum and sister to mine for dinner, so that was an easy normal xmas. Just feeding dogs and exercising them as usual. This year i find myself having the same 5 dogs, 2 pigs, chickens and ducks - which all have to be let out at different times, fed morning afternoon and night, cleaned out twice a day. And having to time dinner and visits in between.. SO while most are chomping on a turkey breast ill be shovelling shite Isnt it great us having animals - even tho its xmas they still need attention (feckers) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,901 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I've worked a lot of Xmas 's,,,but usually at night,, doing doors,, or now doing security type work,,, but the nights weren't a problem cos I was still home first thing in the morning befor the kids got up,, Not been skiing born hunter,,,,but went to Lapland just befor Xmas with our daughter a few year back,,,, mind that's not really an alternative Xmas Skiing 2 hours from me Tomo! I love it, go every year 40€ on the train including day lift pass I´m gonna be all alone Christmas day with my microwavable paella :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I´m gonna be all alone Christmas day with my microwavable paella :laugh: Turkey paella? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,901 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I´m gonna be all alone Christmas day with my microwavable paella :laugh: Turkey paella? ffs mate I'm in Spain it's probably gonna be horse or something If I can be arsed I'll make it myself proper, all depends how steaming I am when Chrimbo food shopping :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arcticgun 4,548 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Spent a few climbing in scotland and Europe, nowt like it, spent a good few at work as well, can be a very lonely time for some, whole things not my cup of tea to be fair but kids n missus love it got all the main days off this year for once lol should be fun ,,,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,901 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Spent a few climbing in scotland and Europe, nowt like it, spent a good few at work as well, can be a very lonely time for some, whole things not my cup of tea to be fair but kids n missus love it got all the main days off this year for once lol should be fun ,,,, Are you into ice climbing aswell?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I´m gonna be all alone Christmas day with my microwavable paella :laugh: Turkey paella? ffs mate I'm in Spain it's probably gonna be horse or something If I can be arsed I'll make it myself proper, all depends how steaming I am when Chrimbo food shopping :laugh: Well they could at least use donkey seeing as its Christmas and all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,901 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I´m gonna be all alone Christmas day with my microwavable paella :laugh: Turkey paella? ffs mate I'm in Spain it's probably gonna be horse or something If I can be arsed I'll make it myself proper, all depends how steaming I am when Chrimbo food shopping :laugh: Well they could at least use donkey seeing as its Christmas and all! That's Mexicans mate and all burros (donkeys) are named Pedro fuckknowswhy :laugh: "A donkey is for life not just the school run" as the advert goes in Mexico :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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