I have much better things to do than this, but Seany started "the bike thing" again so I have to have my say!
For further clarification on what the bike thing is all about, you might want to read point ten of 30 Things about Seany.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, unless it's a bike and then it will come in a box with a big shiny bow on it.
2. Real tree or artificial? Artificial. Real trees are too wide and would get knocked over by the bike as it goes past.
3. When do you put up the tree? As early as I can get away with it. I like hearing people complain to me that it's too early.
4. When do you take the tree down? One of my kids usually knocks it down with their new bike as they ride around (if one gets one, they both get one!!). Failing that, I take it down before I go back to work in January.
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, but I don't really agree with stealing eggs out of nog's nests.
6. Favourite gift received as a child? I don't remember. Did I get a bike? No, I don't think so. My brother did though.
7. Do you have a Nativity scene? Yes, and every year a bit more of it gets broken. The shepherd now has a shorter crook (ooh!).
8. Hardest person to buy for? Secret Santa presents when you don't know who you are buying for.
9. Easiest person to buy for? Seany. I can just buy him a bike every year as he keeps losing or breaking them. (Never taught the value of money!)
10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Decorative teapot. What is the point of that?
"I have bought you a teapot",
"Oh Thank you!",
"But don't use it, will you?",
"Why not?",
"It's for decoration only",
"Right, so you have bought me a teapot, but I can't use it as a teapot.",
"That's right."
"What the F*&K am I supposed to do with it then?!"
11. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail. We get 50 free stamps because Larry is a postie.
12. Favourite Christmas movie? Love Actually
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? July. Yeah, so what! Shut up!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes, every year. The kids have so many things that they don't realise I keep taking their toys and wrapping them up for them again the next year. At least they get something they really want!
15. Favorite thing to eat/drink at Christmas? Clotted cream, Brandy Butter, Port, guinness (wow, now I see why I am having to diet!)
16. Clear lights or coloured on the tree? coloured and flashing
17. Favourite Christmas song? I want to ride my bicycle
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Christmas day in Bethlehem was great, but I love being home with the family for Christmas.
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Yes. Frank, Pat, Ricky, Bianca...erm... I can't remember the others.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? A Fairy.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Open them Christmas day. Shake, prod, sniff & squish them as soon as they arrive!
Anyone else want to have a go? Let me know so I can have a read.
Oh, and don't worry, I bought myself a bike!
2 comments:
FFS - How many times?
I bought most of my bikes myself.
And you got a 24 carat gold one.
And Dad spent months rebuilding one and customising it exactly as you wanted it...
Just kidding of course - great post, probably your funniest yet!
;)
Rebuilding one for me? Was that one of the ones you wrecked? ha ha!
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