Christmas Shit

Jaggededge · Dec 22, 2023

Finished work this morning at 10. Thought I'd go to McDonald's for breakfast at the local asda. Couldn't get near. They were queuing round the block to get in the car park. Didn't bother.

5teep · Dec 22, 2023

I used to repair self service tills in supermarkets, it was hell this time of year trying to get into and out of car parks and then being buffeted and battered by 6 million people buying a years worth of bread in the self service areas :bang:

One of the major reasons I gave it up, that and constantly getting colds and bugs off the great unwashed.

MaC · Dec 22, 2023

I avoid the shops like the plague this close to Christmas.

I honestly don't think anyone's Christmas was ever ruined because they ran out of something.
So long as there's food of some kind, booze to suit, too much chocolate and stuff to keep the kids happy, it's a win. If the tv's showing something that the menfolks will happily sit down and chill out to, that's a plus, failing that, there's always a workshop or t'internet, or a good walk.

The shops though are heaving with nonsense, nonsensical people, and too many damned lurgies.

Oldtimer · Dec 22, 2023

It always irritates me that Christmas comes at a time when all the shops are so crowded.

MaC · Dec 22, 2023

I look forward to Christmas. Every year I look forward to it.

It never quite fulfils my hopes somehow though.

I think I'd happily skip the Christmas bit and just enjoy the season and the people more.