Xmas shopping, car parks and post offices.
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I hate shopping for Xmas presents, I really do.
Everywhere is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the first of December, so I managed to avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though?
Edited for spelling misstooks.
Everywhere is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the first of December, so I managed to avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though?
Edited for spelling misstooks.
Edited by Hol on Monday 3rd November 08:43
Hol said:
I hate shopping for Xmas presents , I really do.
Every is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though.
It's not hard to avoid it though. Go shopping early in the morning on a weekend, or late in the evening to avoid the majority of the queues. If you order online just get it delivered to where you work? Every is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though.
Hol said:
I hate shopping for Xmas presents , I really do.
Every is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though.
You aren't the only one who gates it but an awful lot love it too. Every is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though.
Hol said:
I hate shopping for Xmas presents , I really do.
Every is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though.
Buy everything online from Amazon and then pick it all up from one of their lockers located conveniently somewhere away from a location with a high density of assholes at whatever time suits you.Every is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though.
ambuletz said:
Hol said:
I hate shopping for Xmas presents , I really do.
before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
sounds painful.before the fist of December, so I managed yo avoid it all.
I will change it though, all the same.
kowalski655 said:
I would rather get 1 ginormous delivery from Amazon myself,but SWMBO likes to go to shops and see stuff,although she does this waaay before Xmas. The problem is then hiding all the stuff....hard to keep a 7 foot high teddy bear hidden in an estate car 
I can imagine, its hard enough hiding a 5 1/2 foot womanPoopipe said:
kowalski655 said:
I would rather get 1 ginormous delivery from Amazon myself,but SWMBO likes to go to shops and see stuff,although she does this waaay before Xmas. The problem is then hiding all the stuff....hard to keep a 7 foot high teddy bear hidden in an estate car
I can imagine, its hard enough hiding a 5 1/2 foot womanPersonally I enjoy Christmas shopping, but only if it's done in the evenings. Our local shopping centre is open later on Thursdays and Fridays (with free parking!)and if you go at the start of December, it's never too busy.
So basically, ys I do enjoy it. But only within very strict parameters!
So basically, ys I do enjoy it. But only within very strict parameters!
kowalski655 said:
Have done all mine,bar a few games that haven't been released yet,and a few minor things, all sorted weeks ago
Much easier before the rush started
100% this, early is good, it takes all the potential pain out of it. I'm being sent to Houston by my employer next week and I need to visit a shop called Bath and Body for the missus, then that is me done, hallelujah!!Much easier before the rush started
Poopipe said:
kowalski655 said:
I would rather get 1 ginormous delivery from Amazon myself,but SWMBO likes to go to shops and see stuff,although she does this waaay before Xmas. The problem is then hiding all the stuff....hard to keep a 7 foot high teddy bear hidden in an estate car
I can imagine, its hard enough hiding a 5 1/2 foot womanJust use more Duct Tape,and a bigger bag
Hol said:
I hate shopping for Xmas presents, I really do.
Everywhere is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the first of December, so I managed to avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though?
Edited for spelling misstooks.
Hohohho....Everywhere is gridlocked outside the shopping centres, the only spaces you seem to find empty have a Chelsea tractor or transit parked right on, or over the white line and shoppers seem to be miserable buggers.
I try to do stuff online, but if you are not in, you either have to go to your local PO or sorting office. And there is Always a queue inside and no parking outside.
Last year, I got nearly everything done, apart from perishables before the first of December, so I managed to avoid it all.
It's the best advice I can give any PHer.
Am I the only one that hates it though?
Edited for spelling misstooks.
Edited by Hol on Monday 3rd November 08:43
You should plan and manage your time more appropriately perhaps?
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