Christmas Day thread

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folkieboater Dec 2022 8:02pm, 24 Dec 2022 429 posts	0 folkieboater parkrun this morning followed by a chilled day doing very little… Aiming for a parkrun again tomorrow morning (whilst OH preps the veggies) then a few pressies followed by a wander up to the pub before lunch.
TheScribbler Dec 2022 8:12pm, 24 Dec 2022 5,998 posts	0 TheScribbler Ham has finished boiling. Most of the veg is prepped and we’ll do a quick meatballs and pasta for dinner tonight.
Corrah Dec 2022 8:26pm, 24 Dec 2022 7,835 posts	0 Corrah Veggies all prepped. Will parkrun in the morning. Currently finishing off a glass of wine. Only have one gift to open.
Autumnleaves Dec 2022 8:31pm, 24 Dec 2022 18,799 posts	0 Autumnleaves I think I have a bit too much wine! Might need supplementary toast...
idle_wilder Dec 2022 8:34pm, 24 Dec 2022 3,811 posts	0 idle_wilder Had snacky lunch at my sister's with the family to exchange presents for tomorrow. Made lemon posset after buying all the cream and lemons during the week, then finding out we wouldn't be having it for Xmas pud - will drop a couple off at OH's parents tomorrow morning. Had baked camembert and bread for tea, now on the Baileys.
folkieboater Dec 2022 8:40pm, 24 Dec 2022 430 posts	0 folkieboater Autumnleaves supplementary toast is a great concept…
Little Nemo Dec 2022 9:09pm, 24 Dec 2022 13,267 posts	0 Little Nemo Currently feeling pretty rough with a chest infection. Luckily my brother had already volunteered to do all the cooking as I don't think I could manage it. Just a few more presents to wrap which I'll do early tomorrow. Off to bed to try sleeping it off!
Rosehip Dec 2022 9:32pm, 24 Dec 2022 27,570 posts	0 Rosehip Had two big sneezing fits and now have a nosebleed. Finally wrapped the presents. Eldest is inflicting Need for Speed or some such film on me, Husband has g one to hide in the kitchen - but didn’t seem interested in veg orep whilst he’s there
GimmeMedals Dec 2022 9:39pm, 24 Dec 2022 23,827 posts	0 GimmeMedals The ham is cooked, sausage rolls made, turkey ready for the slow cooker at 7am; just the veg to prep before I go to bed, but we won't be having many (there are only 3 of us and my dad hardly eats anything these days) so half an hour should do it.
minardi Dec 2022 10:13pm, 24 Dec 2022 8,847 posts	0 minardi Had Carols by Candlelight at The Stump, followed by a pint in the pub. One of the official photos from this morning Hope all who are feeling like shit soon feel better.