letsavagoo 956 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Went past the Jockey on David Lane a few days ago and they still have their Christmas decorations up outside. The Ram at Moor Green has a set of Christmas lights still up and a house in Colwick leaves his large set of outside Christmas decorations up all year and just lights em uo at Christmas. Where else have you seen them still up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Val 11 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 We know someone who keeps his decorations up inside!! the house till about May, don't we Craig. Val Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 My next door neighbour leaves those illuminated icicles hanging from the guttering all year but only switches them on at Christmas, looks like a load of snot hanging from the gutter to me Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Serves him right for choosing green ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've just returned from a house hunting/ buying tour around Cornwall again, , 6 houses to look at , 2 taken off the list immediately , 'cause as we turned into the road each time there was a house with it's Christmas lights still up !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Anyone lit up the house? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 No decorations here until Christmas Eve. I hate them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 What sort of decorations are you putting up Phil ? are they indoor or outdoor? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 I'm personally not putting any up. My wife puts a wreath on the front door and puts a tree in both the lounge and dining room. I've chainsawed the outdoor fir tree so no lights there this year. As we are maintaining isolation over Christmas I can see no point in the whole stupid business!   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 I can't see the point this year, I can't get into the excitement or hassle this year. The only christmassy thing we've done are the 20 odd gingerbread houses. I was just reckoning up how much stuff we've used so far. Icing sugar 6 kg, egg whites 5 dozen, butter 4 kg, flour 11 kg, sugar 12 kg and golden syrup which I couldn't get I made myself about 7 kg. Plus all the decorations. Don't think I'll be eating many sweet things over Christmas as I've had enough breathing it all in. Making up the royal icing I was always left with yolks, 3 or 6 at a time. I've used most of them making cakes. The other night I decided to make some zabaglione. I have a kenwood cooking chef and I've only used it once to cook something so I decided to make zabaglione, it was nearly overflowing the bowl. After sharing it out there was still loads left , I threw the rest away. It was nice though but too rich. Today after making some more royal icing I had 6 yolks left so I made an omelette adding some milk,  Parmesan and cream along with 2 chopped courgettes. Waste not want not. Anyone has any other ideas for using egg yolks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Make a few bottles of egg nog? Personally I would find it disgusting but some will enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 No don't think so Phil. Think I might make a yellow cake, I did see a recipe for a Kentucky cake which I think had many eggs. Appropriate because I have an American penfriend from Kentucky ( from 1955) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, nonnaB said: I have an American penfriend from Kentucky Eating KFC on Christmas Day has become a tradition in Japan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Good job we don't all have the same tastes for Christmas Day. I love the original KFC but don't want it for Christmas. What is everyone eating on Christmas Day? Our restaurants ( here) are open on the day but only with tables of 4 people. New yrs eve is to be celebrated at lunchtime. Restaurants will be open until 18.00. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Christmas Day got to be Christmas Dinner not bothered if it's burnt, boiled or uncooked or egg & chips, as long as all my family & love ones round the table, that's all that matters.    My Dad used to say "You can have everything & still have fuck all" he had a way with words 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Local raised Lincoln Red roast beef. First time in years we’re not having that dreadful turkey thing with the family just because it’s ‘traditional’. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Thought you were having Pork chops with chips and sauce Phil.? Changed your mind? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 That’s tonight. We’re having a dummy run. I got the pork chops from Hockerton farm shop yesterday, biggest I’ve ever seen! Barnsley chops yesterday. It’s national chop week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Not crimbo  lights but Crib characters made from dried corn leaves.  This is my niece. All the characters were made by her from ears of corn. I have 17 photographs of them including close ups. They are fascinating. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 https://postimg.cc/gallery/ms05Fjq Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 What a very talented young lady.  Does she sell them Nonna? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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nonnaB 4,893 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Lizzie I don't think so. She is very inventive, one year she made me some angels out of dried orchid flowers. Give her some paper and string and she'll  come up with some fantastic object. She make things out of newspaper that would be the envy of people who make gift parcel tags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 Lights are up  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 OK I'll be the first to say it... they look like a pornographic joke! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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