My post-lockdown commute back to work

[ootai]

I was going to ban all mention of Christmas on this thread but instead I've decided to go for it and have as good a Christmas as possible.

I'm thinking of buying a chicken for Christmas Day

Mendip
Do something special for yourself and instead of chicken for Christmas day order in a Hooker and get yourself laid!!!

The magnificent feeling might not last long but it would be worth it.

And remember to do it before you consume all that wine.

[Dillinger]

Theres no way in hell that Kee Nok, overtime scratching, Worzel tightwad is paying for a Swedish brass on Christmas Day.

[hallelujah]

Theres no way in hell that Kee Nok, overtime scratching, Worzel tightwad is paying for a Swedish brass on Christmas Day.

Not s chaaaaance the brass would be Swedish. By getting your beef curtains, you'd most likely be doing your bit for a few kids behind the iron curtain though.

[lom]

Lom, in Norway, Christmas Day is on the 24th, is that the same in Sweden? How about the shops (ICA), do they stay open through the festive season?

24th is xmas eve all over the world afaik and 25th is xmas day, so also in Sweden.
We celebrate on the 24th with Disney clips on TV 3pm, afterwards we eat and later is the xmas gift opening.
The 23rd is a normal working day, in some companies it is a half working day but shops are open until late in the evening for those who are late with their xmas gift shopping.
The 25th is xmas lunch and then out in the city for the big sales shopping frenzy between xmas and new year which always starts on the 25th. Bargains on socks can be had during this period...

The facebook poage of ICA Nära, Nya Varvet says that it is open all days 7-22 except for xmas eve (7-14) and xmas day (10-22).

[Saint Willy]

Vote 1 for Swedish Brass.

but get some new socks first

[Looper]

Top thrifty tip Mendip - save money on the yuletide brass and double up on the home delivery turkey...

Once you have reamed out the sage and onion with your tentacle-tongue you can give it a proper stuffing with your chantenay

Use a condom and she is still good to go for a main course



If you do push the boat out and splash for the cosher swedish lover-lady on the big day then keep it strictly business and don't try and make any friendly smalltalk or pleasant pre-amble as the swedes consider this to be a tad impolite apparently, so I was reading on the BBC today...

BBC - Travel - Why Swedes don’t speak to strangers

[Mendip]

I don't know how this family thread has got onto the subject of prostitution in Sweden...

... but Hal's correct, I would almost certainly have to go Eastern European... which I'm not of course.


And yes Dill, I would need a bit more overtime to go Swedish!

Which I'm not.

Vote 1 for Swedish Brass.

but get some new socks first

The socks aren't a problem... I always take them off to do the deed... which I'm not so I can leave them on.

KW, you're mistaking me for a northerner again. They probably leave their flat cap on as well!

[Mendip]

Top thrifty tip Mendip - save money on the yuletide brass and double up on the home delivery turkey...

Once you have reamed out the sage and onion with your tentacle-tongue you can give it a proper stuffing with your chantenay

Use a condom and she is still good to go for a main course



If you do push the boat out and splash for the cosher swedish lover-lady on the big day then keep it strictly business and don't try and make any friendly smalltalk or pleasant pre-amble as the swedes consider this to be a tad impolite apparently, so I was reading on the BBC today...

BBC - Travel - Why Swedes don’t speak to strangers

^^ Dear God... what's happening to this thread?

But I do still have a box of 10 Profils... so food for thought!

Yeah, I read that too.

Explains why I seem to get blanked so often... I used to say 'Good morning' to the prettier joggers on my way to work in the morning but they all completely ignored me.

[helge]

ch red wine and cider, and maybe even a bottle of malt. I won't be adding any raisins mind, cos I can't stand 'em.

You sound like a a man

Add vodka or snaps instead

Won't leave "crumps" in your bed

Lom, in Norway, Christmas Day is on the 24th, is that the same in Sweden?

Christmas Eve's day

Evening of presents and dancing round the tree

Most civiliced places does it like that

1. Christmas day is for sleeping , hangover, drinking and eating again

2. Christmas day repeat



Edit:

I see that Lom answered you already with his swedish cultural imperialisme

[hallelujah]

Christmas Eve's day

Evening of presents and dancing round the tree

Most civiliced places does it like that

1. Christmas day is for sleeping , hangover, drinking and eating again

2. Christmas day repeat

That's what Boxing Day is for, you weirdos.

[helge]

Boxing Day

We are more peaceful,you Norman Pig

[Saint Willy]

That's what Boxing Day is for, you weirdos.

Boxing day is the greatest day on the Test cricket calendar.

[Saint Willy]

The socks aren't a problem... I always take them off to do the deed... which I'm not so I can leave them on.!

Yes, but ripping them off, throwing them onto the wall where they stick may not impress her much.

[lom]

I have a Systembologet run to make next week so will also pick up some of this Rödvinsglögg

White christmas cherry treat

No: 90263.

Price: SEK 85/750 ml.

Alcohol content: 12.5 percent.

Verdict: Smells and tastes of spicy classic mulled wine, but with nice sweetness from cherries. This one is good! For anyone who likes classic mulled wine with an exciting twist.

[hallelujah]

Boxing day is the greatest day on the Test cricket calendar.

Precisely. Waking up late and getting drunk while watching sport at home, at the ground or in the pub with your mates. Proper football - the English one that doesn't involve throwing an egg - starts no earlier than midday.

The difference is that Boxing Day always has a party on at the end of the night.

The best day of the holiday.

[lom]

^

That' just mulled wine, aint it?

yes and I learned a new English word

[David48atTD]

Mendip, as a (cyber) Mate ... permission to be brutally honest?

[Mendip]

^ Go for it David, I'm intrigued...

But just so you know, I'm not buying any more socks!

[Headworx]

^I'm worried he's going to ask about the patina/holes in your y-fronts, after the sock debacle it's probably best we don't go there

[Saint Willy]

Holey Y-fronts?

holy heck!

[Mendip]

Let's change the subject, hey?


I love a nice pear... or päron, as we call 'em over here.




I used to work with a guy who claimed that he moved to Thailand due to his love of Thai food. It made change from a fascination for Thai temples, but also seemed a bit odd. I mean, I love an Indian but I ain't gonna move to Mumbai!

Well, I could have saved that guy the cost of a long haul flight... Thai Cubes.

My Panang Curry Chicken the other night was a solid 9 out of 10.

Tonight's Sweet Chilli Chicken Teriyaki wasn't quite as good, but still a worthy 8 out of 10.

And all it takes is 6 minutes, and no washing up if you eat it out the box. I'm trying to maintain standards so as not to let my mental state slip any further... so I have a plate and fork to wash up.

And Dill, it only cost 30 Krona!

[Saint Willy]

Looks like a bargain.

[lom]

it only cost 30 Krona!

the plural of krona is kronor
(glad to be of help with your transformation into a Swede!)

[Mendip]

^ Languages aren't my strong point Lom, but duly noted... thanks! My life's ambition has always been to transform into a Swede.

And by the way, you're costing me a bladdy fortune... I spent plenty of kronOR today on your recommendations!

After a pretty shitty day I needed to clear my head with a walk, so did my Christmas shopping early at the Systembologet.



The Christmas vinglögg and whisky can wait until the season, but I may well open up the French wine at the weekend!

[helge]

My life's ambition has always been to transform into a Swede.

That's what I would call a Stockholm Syndrome

Bye