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why does the Christmas period always

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Madge

Madge Report 29 Dec 2018 11:22

seem a time to reflect?

I am no fan of Christmas, I go through the motions like everyone else. I plan I shop I wrap I cook I clean and I present. I detest.
I always seem to think of people who as left us, by Christmas Eve my mood is at its lowest. I have put this down to many things, when the children were young I put it down to anxiety over money, the weather I just never feel happy.

So next year I have decided to spend it aboard.

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JoyLouise

JoyLouise Report 29 Dec 2018 11:36

Which ship, Madge? :-D

Madge

Madge Report 29 Dec 2018 11:39

Any P & O would do Joylouise , I think I have been on them all but Britaina.

I would be happy with 5 days in the sunshine I know I would never get the time off for a whole 2 weeks :-(

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JoyLouise

JoyLouise Report 29 Dec 2018 11:42

Ah, but wouldn't you miss family and friends, Madge?

Sail away, sail away, sail away.

Madge

Madge Report 29 Dec 2018 11:45

No

My sisters have their own families and grandchildren which of course they want to spend Christmas with. My own children do their own stuff which I encourage.

we always have a big holiday in January we are off to the Maldives at the end of Jan :-D

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JoyLouise

JoyLouise Report 29 Dec 2018 11:49

Enjoy, Madge.

Madge

Madge Report 29 Dec 2018 11:49

Oh I will :-D

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+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 29 Dec 2018 12:10

If you normally spend Christmas alone, it's a good idea. You'd still be expected to shop, wrap & present before you sail!

Your sad memories will still be there, but may be relegated to the background. <3

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Madge

Madge Report 29 Dec 2018 12:12

Oh No Det not next year vouchers or cash .. :-D

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+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 29 Dec 2018 12:16

It's easier - they can choose what they want ;-) :-D

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Mersey

Mersey Report 29 Dec 2018 12:57

Have a fantabulous time Madge you deserve it :-D <3 <3

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 29 Dec 2018 15:21

Good idea if you don't enjoy Christmas and I know how much you enjoy cruises. Suit yourselves for once. (I am assuming you are not going alone.??

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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 29 Dec 2018 15:35

Madge
Since I lost my hubhy I go through the motions on occasions
Sometimes I think I want to curl up in my cocoon and wake up post Christmas

Our daughter though won't let me wallow
She rings every other evening for a chat but just really to make sure I am ok

I go to hers for Christmas, she says no way you are on your own BUT if you have another offer then that's ok

I have my grandson here now till the .4 th when he has a hospital appointment so he needs to be back that morning

He is great company especially now he is 18 but with learning difficulties.

He loves his nanny but also often mentions grandad
They keep me on track

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Fly

Fly Report 29 Dec 2018 19:45

Lovely Islands Madge you will enjoy it <3