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Offline Mark Forskitt

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Mince Pies
« on: October 07, 2011, 03:07:02 PM »
I see mince pies on sale in the shops already. I love them, but like other foods I think their delight is enhanced by being taken seasonally and locally where possible.

So my proposition is:  no sales of mince pies outside of the month of December.


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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 03:43:28 PM »
I'll second that!
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Offline Chevalier Blanc

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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 04:40:53 PM »
Damn right!!
The children get fed up with waiting for Christmas Day, it takes away the excitement of the whole of Christmas.
Next week i hear Easter Eggs in shops.
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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2011, 10:57:38 PM »
Mark, mince pies out of season you say !?!?!?!. In Waitrose yesterday I saw Hot Cross Buns !!!

Maybe there is a case to add this issue to your manifesto !?!?!?!
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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2011, 03:55:47 PM »
is the season to be jolly, not if you had no cost of living  pay rise, and swallowed the gst , and general rise in the cost of modern day slavery.
 as the kids have grown up now, i can get my bah humbug lights out.
 i need very little of the rubbish that is suposed to make our xmas fun.
the season of forced merryment and cheer.
 if the kids are going elsewhere for xmas , myself and the wife  will enjoy  a good cuddle up, and sod everyone else .
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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2011, 04:59:58 PM »
Quote from: man in the street on October 10, 2011, 03:55:47 PM
is the season to be jolly, not if you had no cost of living  pay rise, and swallowed the gst , and general rise in the cost of modern day slavery.
 as the kids have grown up now, i can get my bah humbug lights out.
 i need very little of the rubbish that is suposed to make our xmas fun.
the season of forced merryment and cheer.
 if the kids are going elsewhere for xmas , myself and the wife  will enjoy  a good cuddle up, and sod everyone else .

My sentiments entirely!  Good on you man in the street!  But there again I am a wrinkly and don't need much these days.

Cali  :P
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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2011, 03:41:39 PM »
 i did say to my neigbour , in front of his kids (teenagers ) that "how about a old style christmas , with a orange and a copy of the bible .
 the look of horror was a picture.
 mind you "merry christmas " is free and can be given to anyone .
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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2011, 04:24:35 PM »
Quote from: man in the street on October 11, 2011, 03:41:39 PM
i did say to my neigbour , in front of his kids (teenagers ) that "how about a old style christmas , with a orange and a copy of the bible .
 the look of horror was a picture.
 mind you "merry christmas " is free and can be given to anyone .

With respect, a vision of a Christian version comparable with the Taliban passed through my mind when I read your post :).

I can only think maybe, like me, you wish for simplicity rather than austerity during the Christmas holidays. It is easy to achieve simplicity we do it every year - Not being Christian I don't feel the pressure to push the boat out unduly and we keep presents modest and the sentiments expressed are that we are thankful to have such lovely family and friends and live on such a beautiful island with such lovely scenery even if the politics have become septic.  That time of year seems to highlight loneliness for some in my view and with the current economic situation it may be worse than ever this year.

I feel a lot more positive about celebrating New Year though.  In with the new eh?  If the voting on 19th October 2011 goes to plan  the New Year might indeed be worth welcoming in the changes.

I vote that we keep Mine Pies for Christmas only

Cali  ;D 

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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2011, 05:09:51 PM »
 our house will not be getting into debt , for xmas  thats for sure .
 the bible and the orange , was a tongue in cheek with next doors parents ;)
 yes bring on the new year, getting better in march.
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Re: Mince Pies
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2011, 08:57:11 PM »
I concur with you Calimachon on Christmas although we do push the boat out on presents for the grandchildren. Keep Christmas for the family and friends.
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