I hope she chokes on a sprout
comment by Brian Gittins (U1449)
posted 24 seconds ago
I hope she chokes on a sprout
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The name 'Duddridge' has quite a fitting, Dickensian sound it (apologies to any Duddridges on ja606).
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
And charging the children is just wrong
comment by Jalisco Red - Losing My Reguilón (U4195)
posted 1 minute ago
The name 'Duddridge' has quite a fitting, Dickensian sound it (apologies to any Duddridges on ja606).
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
And charging the children is just wrong
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“Sir James Philip Duddridge, KCMG is a British politician and former banker.” They couldn’t possibly be related could they?
If you can't afford to do it, why bother hosting?
Like it and fair play to her
I'm a Yorkshire man through and though, clearly
Looks a good spread too, defo well worth it
comment by Your Honour (U17603)
posted 2 minutes ago
If you can't afford to do it, why bother hosting?
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you could always say no, didn't read anywhere how she puts a gun to their heads and makes them turn up
comment by Your Honour (U17603)
posted 1 minute ago
If you can't afford to do it, why bother hosting?
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Yep, fair view. It’s good for people to get together and I think the costs (and workload) could be shared among the guests by everyone bringing something to eat/drink.
comment by The Spanish Italians - its not coming home (U21595)
posted 3 minutes ago
Like it and fair play to her
I'm a Yorkshire man through and though, clearly
Looks a good spread too, defo well worth it
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Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
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ah so, we agree there needs to be something then?
imagine that one person that forgets the spu ds - this womans nailed it - the future I'm telling you
comment by The Spanish Italians - its not coming home (U21595)
posted 8 minutes ago
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
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ah so, we agree there needs to be something then?
imagine that one person that forgets the spu ds- this womans nailed it - the future I'm telling you
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I actually think the grandkids would enjoy making something to take to grandmas (assuming it was edible of course😁)
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Admin has kindly agreed to make this a live thread for all you peeps out there and WFH’ers … the most important Christmas debate since, well, the last time Grandma Duddridge starting charging her family for Christmas dinner!😁
Yes, food today is very expensive, and there's a lot you can blow your dosh on at Christmas. I guess it depends on how you see your role in your family.
Personally I prefer to keep the subject of money out of the discussion and just provide whatever I can. Light Brigade's idea, where everybody brings something, has always worked well for us.
However, I would NEVER ask for money and giving bank details for direct transfers and keeping up with "stragglers" seems pretty sheety (French pronunciation) to me.
comment by Jaz63 (U8369)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yes, food today is very expensive, and there's a lot you can blow your dosh on at Christmas. I guess it depends on how you see your role in your family.
Personally I prefer to keep the subject of money out of the discussion and just provide whatever I can. Light Brigade's idea, where everybody brings something, has always worked well for us.
However, I would NEVER ask for money and giving bank details for direct transfers and keeping up with "stragglers" seems pretty sheety (French pronunciation) to me.
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Jaz👍. Seems like she’s been getting a bit of stick too on social media … a bit unfair if she really can’t afford it …
Good for her. If she's struggling why shouldn't her kin chip in, surely they should want to?
Light, you've missed the Cardiff board so she won't know you've turned her into a star!.
comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 8 minutes ago
Light, you've missed the Cardiff board so she won't know you've turned her into a star!.
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comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 17 minutes ago
Good for her. If she's struggling why shouldn't her kin chip in, surely they should want to?
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Sure, I’d just be too embarrassed to ask … I’d have to sell the family silver first (not that we’ve got any)😁
She either can't afford to travel to any of theirs or won't travel.
If none of them are willing to host then they should party at their own hovels and leave grandma alone and each vist her on their own and take her for a boozy lunch over the hols.
She's basically begging for them to get stuffed.
comment by moreinjuredthanowen (U9641)
posted less than a minute ago
She either can't afford to travel to any of theirs or won't travel.
If none of them are willing to host then they should party at their own hovels and leave grandma alone and each vist her on their own and take her for a boozy lunch over the hols.
She's basically begging for them to get stuffed.
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Literally or metaphorically?😁
I don't know whether I should laugh at this or not!
I wouldn't dream of inviting family for Christmas dinner at a cost to themselves - if you can't afford to cater for them, then don't.
That said, if they are willing to pay, then who are we to argue - they are making their own bed.
How about after dinner drinks? What are the bar prices like?
Do they exchange gifts or already spend too much paying for their dinner?
The minds boggles, so many questions I would be best to just shut up!!
“How about after dinner drinks? What are the bar prices like?”
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FFS I though our families were weirdos
I kind of get it. For 20 years I was the only one with the house big enough to have the massive family xmas do but ffs never once did any other cant ever offer and there was an assumption I would do it every year. Not only that they'd arrive with overnight stuff and assume they could stay as well, get given a big fancy breakfast and still wanted to hang around most of Boxing day! Sure they'd bring wine, choccy or flowers or guff I never wanted but ffs you seen the price of putting it together? I can afford it but that's not the point. 3 times in that period I can think of we fvcked off abroad to try and get the message over that it is not an expectation. Cvnts started asking to invite friends ffs. Drink my wine then pass out in a chair.
I moved out to a wee rental while we wait on out next house and last year WE went to friends and it was ace. We had to take her mother cos she's 93 and on her own but still she was peeved because we never invited her friend - ffs dear it's not our place, get a grip. We're still in that wee rental this year and won't go to the friends but still every cant just assumed it was down to us to have a solution for them! FFS it is stressful enough. We're going to her mothers - no room there either so it will be a buffet on knees - if any cant complains they are getting it. I'm trying not to be a cvnt myself but ffs none of you spongers have EVER had us round. One of the cants even had us hold his wedding reception at our house! He said he'd supply the drinks and it was the cheapest scheite - I was embarrassed serving it.
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posted on 20/12/23
I hope she chokes on a sprout
posted on 20/12/23
comment by Brian Gittins (U1449)
posted 24 seconds ago
I hope she chokes on a sprout
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😂
posted on 20/12/23
The name 'Duddridge' has quite a fitting, Dickensian sound it (apologies to any Duddridges on ja606).
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
And charging the children is just wrong
posted on 20/12/23
comment by Jalisco Red - Losing My Reguilón (U4195)
posted 1 minute ago
The name 'Duddridge' has quite a fitting, Dickensian sound it (apologies to any Duddridges on ja606).
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
And charging the children is just wrong
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“Sir James Philip Duddridge, KCMG is a British politician and former banker.” They couldn’t possibly be related could they?
posted on 20/12/23
If you can't afford to do it, why bother hosting?
posted on 20/12/23
Like it and fair play to her
I'm a Yorkshire man through and though, clearly
Looks a good spread too, defo well worth it
posted on 20/12/23
comment by Your Honour (U17603)
posted 2 minutes ago
If you can't afford to do it, why bother hosting?
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you could always say no, didn't read anywhere how she puts a gun to their heads and makes them turn up
posted on 20/12/23
comment by Your Honour (U17603)
posted 1 minute ago
If you can't afford to do it, why bother hosting?
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Yep, fair view. It’s good for people to get together and I think the costs (and workload) could be shared among the guests by everyone bringing something to eat/drink.
posted on 20/12/23
comment by The Spanish Italians - its not coming home (U21595)
posted 3 minutes ago
Like it and fair play to her
I'm a Yorkshire man through and though, clearly
Looks a good spread too, defo well worth it
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👍😂
posted on 20/12/23
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
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ah so, we agree there needs to be something then?
imagine that one person that forgets the spu ds - this womans nailed it - the future I'm telling you
posted on 20/12/23
comment by The Spanish Italians - its not coming home (U21595)
posted 8 minutes ago
Surely there's a less formal way of going about this, e.g. agreeing earlier in the year who contributes for the various bits and pieces, and how much.
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ah so, we agree there needs to be something then?
imagine that one person that forgets the spu ds- this womans nailed it - the future I'm telling you
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I actually think the grandkids would enjoy making something to take to grandmas (assuming it was edible of course😁)
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posted on 20/12/23
Admin has kindly agreed to make this a live thread for all you peeps out there and WFH’ers … the most important Christmas debate since, well, the last time Grandma Duddridge starting charging her family for Christmas dinner!😁
posted on 20/12/23
Yes, food today is very expensive, and there's a lot you can blow your dosh on at Christmas. I guess it depends on how you see your role in your family.
Personally I prefer to keep the subject of money out of the discussion and just provide whatever I can. Light Brigade's idea, where everybody brings something, has always worked well for us.
However, I would NEVER ask for money and giving bank details for direct transfers and keeping up with "stragglers" seems pretty sheety (French pronunciation) to me.
posted on 20/12/23
comment by Jaz63 (U8369)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yes, food today is very expensive, and there's a lot you can blow your dosh on at Christmas. I guess it depends on how you see your role in your family.
Personally I prefer to keep the subject of money out of the discussion and just provide whatever I can. Light Brigade's idea, where everybody brings something, has always worked well for us.
However, I would NEVER ask for money and giving bank details for direct transfers and keeping up with "stragglers" seems pretty sheety (French pronunciation) to me.
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Jaz👍. Seems like she’s been getting a bit of stick too on social media … a bit unfair if she really can’t afford it …
posted on 20/12/23
Good for her. If she's struggling why shouldn't her kin chip in, surely they should want to?
posted on 20/12/23
Light, you've missed the Cardiff board so she won't know you've turned her into a star!.
posted on 20/12/23
comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 8 minutes ago
Light, you've missed the Cardiff board so she won't know you've turned her into a star!.
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posted on 20/12/23
comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 17 minutes ago
Good for her. If she's struggling why shouldn't her kin chip in, surely they should want to?
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Sure, I’d just be too embarrassed to ask … I’d have to sell the family silver first (not that we’ve got any)😁
posted on 20/12/23
She either can't afford to travel to any of theirs or won't travel.
If none of them are willing to host then they should party at their own hovels and leave grandma alone and each vist her on their own and take her for a boozy lunch over the hols.
She's basically begging for them to get stuffed.
posted on 20/12/23
comment by moreinjuredthanowen (U9641)
posted less than a minute ago
She either can't afford to travel to any of theirs or won't travel.
If none of them are willing to host then they should party at their own hovels and leave grandma alone and each vist her on their own and take her for a boozy lunch over the hols.
She's basically begging for them to get stuffed.
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Literally or metaphorically?😁
posted on 20/12/23
I don't know whether I should laugh at this or not!
I wouldn't dream of inviting family for Christmas dinner at a cost to themselves - if you can't afford to cater for them, then don't.
That said, if they are willing to pay, then who are we to argue - they are making their own bed.
How about after dinner drinks? What are the bar prices like?
Do they exchange gifts or already spend too much paying for their dinner?
The minds boggles, so many questions I would be best to just shut up!!
posted on 20/12/23
“How about after dinner drinks? What are the bar prices like?”
😂👍👏
posted on 20/12/23
FFS I though our families were weirdos
I kind of get it. For 20 years I was the only one with the house big enough to have the massive family xmas do but ffs never once did any other cant ever offer and there was an assumption I would do it every year. Not only that they'd arrive with overnight stuff and assume they could stay as well, get given a big fancy breakfast and still wanted to hang around most of Boxing day! Sure they'd bring wine, choccy or flowers or guff I never wanted but ffs you seen the price of putting it together? I can afford it but that's not the point. 3 times in that period I can think of we fvcked off abroad to try and get the message over that it is not an expectation. Cvnts started asking to invite friends ffs. Drink my wine then pass out in a chair.
I moved out to a wee rental while we wait on out next house and last year WE went to friends and it was ace. We had to take her mother cos she's 93 and on her own but still she was peeved because we never invited her friend - ffs dear it's not our place, get a grip. We're still in that wee rental this year and won't go to the friends but still every cant just assumed it was down to us to have a solution for them! FFS it is stressful enough. We're going to her mothers - no room there either so it will be a buffet on knees - if any cant complains they are getting it. I'm trying not to be a cvnt myself but ffs none of you spongers have EVER had us round. One of the cants even had us hold his wedding reception at our house! He said he'd supply the drinks and it was the cheapest scheite - I was embarrassed serving it.
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