A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Mr Yeti I saw this and thought of you and your travels :-) http://www.blurb.co.uk/lp-travel-books?utm_medium=display&utm_source=MediaMath&utm_campaign=blurb_uk_dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 8 minutes ago, mattyc1965 said: Mr Yeti I saw this and thought of you and your travels :-) http://www.blurb.co.uk/lp-travel-books?utm_medium=display&utm_source=MediaMath&utm_campaign=blurb_uk_dr Thanks Matt, I'll have a look at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Getting my Christmas tree today!!!! If I can find the place that sells them with the typically Irish directions I've been given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldlady Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Afternoon all, I have my job till at least the 14th of December, which isn't too bad. Got a no from an interview I went to for being to corporate, which is upsetting as I only worked in insurance for 10 months and then went back to manufacturing and construction, which isn't overly corporate. I spent Sunday watching a band and watching them through lots of tiny little screens, which made me wonder how differently people consume things in the 'modern world'. Almost like people are too busy trying to show the world that they are having a great time, they forget to enjoy the moment. You have to look at the likes of Facebook and Instagram to figure out that people are living to get 'likes' rather than just recording memories for themselves. Anyway, this got me to thinking that it would be a really interesting gig, if the artist in question said "No phones" so, you can take your digital cameras to capture a picture but the rest of the time you're just in the moment, enjoying the music and then afterwards, you talk in person about the experience. I feel like we are all better connected but yet so distant from each other. That is my random thought to the day. I am firmly in the camp of bah-humbag at the moment, which is unlike me, I like Christmas, I like spending time with friends and family. With my job situation, I have declared that I simply cannot afford to get gifts until I get a job sorted. At 27 I do wish I had more savings, but, hey, I don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyginger Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I completely agree, Sheffieldlady!! Completely! I do take a couple of pics usually at a gig/concert, but I'm there to enjoy it not to record it. *points to eyes* High definition! That's what eyes are for!!! Hello all, btw Last night one of the choirs I am in sang in the big shopping centre in our town, it was really good fun! There was a photographer, eek. Sending love to all those who need extra love today, and even those that don't xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyginger Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 3 hours ago, H.M.V said: Getting my Christmas tree today!!!! If I can find the place that sells them with the typically Irish directions I've been given. Today?! Crikey you're organised!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 10 minutes ago, lucyginger said: Today?! Crikey you're organised!!! I'm in the process of sorting out a Christmas tree for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyginger Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 5 minutes ago, mr gumby said: I'm in the process of sorting out a Christmas tree for next year. I probably won't have a xmas tree. Didn't last year. Actually, I think last year we had one of those magic tree air fresheners as a xmas tree!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Afternoon all I also hate watcing gigs through phone screen, i'll take the odd pic but thats it Finished work early....more clearing to do at home when i get in, my dads making himself ill bothering about it so id best ignore the fact im shattered myself and get as much done as i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 3 minutes ago, lucyginger said: I probably won't have a xmas tree. Didn't last year. Actually, I think last year we had one of those magic tree air fresheners as a xmas tree!!!!!! We went down to Lyme Regis last week, and collected a big bundle of driftwood. It'll take a few months to dry out thoroughly, then I'll thread it onto a metal rod to make a tree we can use every year, rather than buying one each time. Gets a bit tiring picking up pine needles six months of every year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyginger Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 15 minutes ago, mr gumby said: We went down to Lyme Regis last week, and collected a big bundle of driftwood. It'll take a few months to dry out thoroughly, then I'll thread it onto a metal rod to make a tree we can use every year, rather than buying one each time. Gets a bit tiring picking up pine needles six months of every year! What a bloody marvellous idea!! Well done you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.M.V Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 44 minutes ago, lucyginger said: Today?! Crikey you're organised!!! Not organised at all, haven't done a tap for christmas so far and will get paid again around Xmas eve, last year that was too late to get a xmas tree and ended up with a crappy little black one from B&Q so getting that sorted now and can worry about shopping next payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 3 hours ago, sheffieldlady said: Afternoon all, I have my job till at least the 14th of December, which isn't too bad. Got a no from an interview I went to for being to corporate, which is upsetting as I only worked in insurance for 10 months and then went back to manufacturing and construction, which isn't overly corporate. I spent Sunday watching a band and watching them through lots of tiny little screens, which made me wonder how differently people consume things in the 'modern world'. Almost like people are too busy trying to show the world that they are having a great time, they forget to enjoy the moment. You have to look at the likes of Facebook and Instagram to figure out that people are living to get 'likes' rather than just recording memories for themselves. Anyway, this got me to thinking that it would be a really interesting gig, if the artist in question said "No phones" so, you can take your digital cameras to capture a picture but the rest of the time you're just in the moment, enjoying the music and then afterwards, you talk in person about the experience. I feel like we are all better connected but yet so distant from each other. That is my random thought to the day. I am firmly in the camp of bah-humbag at the moment, which is unlike me, I like Christmas, I like spending time with friends and family. With my job situation, I have declared that I simply cannot afford to get gifts until I get a job sorted. At 27 I do wish I had more savings, but, hey, I don't! I so wanted to reply to this where I was...... but the Wifi blocked that function, and so many others too. ""I feel like we are all better connected but yet so distant from each other. "" is Oh so very very true. Never have we been so able to communicate but never have we (the human race) been so bad at it. At gigs phone is off and I only have a small camera at festivals........ but not all day every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 We have no Christmas tree........ and probably never will. Not religious, have no kids, don't really see the point. The pub has a tree, it also has beer. NFR NFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 9 minutes ago, mattyc1965 said: We have no Christmas tree........ and probably never will. Not religious, have no kids, don't really see the point. The pub has a tree, it also has beer. NFR NFC Hurrah to beer Im looking forward to my next pint already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 15 minutes ago, lucyginger said: What a bloody marvellous idea!! Well done you!! I'd reserve judgment until it's finished, if I were you, it might look shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) 19 minutes ago, mattyc1965 said: I so wanted to reply to this where I was...... but the Wifi blocked that function, and so many others too. ""I feel like we are all better connected but yet so distant from each other. "" is Oh so very very true. Never have we been so able to communicate but never have we (the human race) been so bad at it. At gigs phone is off and I only have a small camera at festivals........ but not all day every day. It's good to try to not take too many photos at gigs. I deliberately left my phone in my coat at the Warehouse Project recently and had the better experience. Once I mentioned to a young chap at Hot Chip who was taking pictures that he'd enjoy it more if he watched the band with his eyes, to which he correctly replied that he'd enjoy it more if I shut up. Couldn't argue with that. Edited December 1, 2015 by stuartbert two hats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 6 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said: Couldn't argue with that. I could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 46 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said: Every year we waste money on something that's gonna be thrown away a few weeks later. That sums up the whole of what Christmas has become...... and not just the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have asked for no gifts this year for christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 26 minutes ago, thurlow84 said: I have asked for no gifts this year for christmas **........ rushes back to shop with gift and receipt............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Loving this right now.....need to try and see her live next year i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Bunch of Scrooges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 14 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said: Bunch of Scrooges. Bah humbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Called Matt Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 15 minutes ago, thurlow84 said: Loving this right now.....need to try and see her live next year i think She was fantastic in Wow last this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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