Official Tibb Advent Calendar. Christmas Messages 2023.

[Beso]

FTP

[Mystic Mock]

…very lovely messages…:love:…it’s nice to see Die Hard in its rightful place as a Christmas movie, Mock…:love:..:laugh:…

Let's roll with it.:dance:

It's a great Film regardless, but I've got to actually watch it's sequels one day.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Great message Mock, glad you included Die Hard, it's an all time favourite. Thank you for mentioning me, it's an absolute pleasure to do this on an annual basis but it's all of you who make it so special with your contributions. Thanks for taking part. :love:

You deserve the mention Kate.:)

And Die Hard is a classic Film imo, I watched it for the first time last year (I think it was last year) and it was far more entertaining than I was expecting tbh, I really enjoyed it.

[Ray.]

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:


She Is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday

You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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[Niamh.]

Aww that's a beautiful message Chalk, that poem is really lovely too and it's true. I'm a firm believer in talking about the person often to keep them with us. I hope you and your dad have a nice Christmas despite the circumstances this year. I'm sure your mother is so proud of you and how you're dealing with all this and how you're helping your dad :hug:

[Kate!]

Dear Chalk

Niamh has put it perfectly in her post above. I echo her sentiments. Thinking of you and anyone who's lost someone dear this year. God bless you.

Your message was really touching. Its nice that you've stayed with us after BB. You've a place in our hearts.

Xx

[Ammi]

…such heartfelt thoughts…:love:…we don’t lose those people we’ve loved and who have been the most meaningful in our lives, we carry them always in our hearts because they’ll never stop being a part of who we are…one of the things that I’ve found the most difficult with my mum’s passing is that she had no knowledge or memory of her life…as if it was a whole life lost…but I know that it wasn’t because she gave us everything she was for safe keeping…she gave us every beautiful memory that she was, we are her memory….

…wishing you and your dad some smiles this Christmas…:hug:…

[Vanessa]

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:




And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Beautiful message. So sorry about your mother :hug:

[Kazanne]

So sorry about your mom ChalkOutlineMan, it's a hard time for some of us,but lovely messages from all of you ,Hope you all take care and Happy 2024 !!!

[Zizu]

All the very best to you Chalkie !!


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[Zizu]

When is the last Christmas song scheduled ?
Tomorrow ??

It’s just that I have some more Xmas songs to add to the thread .. but I don’t want to steal anyone’s thunder


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[Kate!]

When is the last Christmas song scheduled ?
Tomorrow ??

It’s just that I have some more Xmas songs to add to the thread .. but I don’t want to steal anyone’s thunder


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Christmas Day Zizu. It's my turn then. Please feel free to share the day with me. That'd be lovely x

[Zizu]

Christmas Day Zizu. It's my turn then. Please feel free to share the day with me. That'd be lovely x


Hugz

I’ll wait until you’ve posted your offerings then :)


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[Kate!]

Hugz

I’ll wait until you’ve posted your offerings then :)


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Thank you.

I'll do it as early as possible

[rusticgal]

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:




And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

fsrHJGgLV-g


Thats just lovely....very emotional. She will always be with you Chalky both in mind and spirit.

Wishing you a peaceful christmas xx

[Vanessa]

I definitely believe that we carry our loved ones with us. So they're not really gone and are in our hearts.

[Ray.]

Thank you all once again for your very kind words. :love:

[Vanessa]

It's Christmas Eve! I'm excited, because I get four days off! :amazed:
I'm going to lock my door, put my phone on silent and just pretend I'm not home! :hehe:
The TV during the holidays is very good. There's the soaps, so many festive movies and TV shows to catch up on.
My favourite is definitely Home Alone. It
:wavey:always makes me laugh.:laugh:
This scene is epic!
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This is another Christmas song that I love
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I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
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[Vanessa]

I'm having some trouble with YouTube :bawling:

[Kate!]

I'm having some trouble with YouTube :bawling:

I'll sort it Nesz.

[Ammi]

It's Christmas Eve! I'm excited, because I get four days off! :amazed:
I'm going to lock my door, put my phone on silent and just pretend I'm not home! :hehe:
The TV during the holidays is very good. There's the soaps, so many festive movies and TV shows to catch up on.
My favourite is definitely Home Alone. It
:wavey:always makes me laugh.:laugh:
This scene is epic!
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This is another Christmas song that I love
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I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Love from Vanessa. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231224/e9849d82b0fb371d8513d52bd6ff1d39.gifhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231224/f46c3ef35fdd4d820e4621b4524b8f36.gif

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[AnnieK]

Fantastic entries the last few days. This has been so great this year.
Thanks Kate for organising and everyone for their entries. I've loved it :love:

[Ammi]

…joyful as always, Vanessa…:flutter:…enjoy every moment of those 4 festive days you have coming up…:love:…a very Merry Christmas to you, my love…:love:…

[Kate!]

Ammi, thank you very much, for updating Vanessa's entry youtube bids. You're such a sweetheart

[Vanessa]

Thanks for your help with YouTube, Ammi and Kate.

[Kate!]

Thanks for your help with YouTube, Ammi and Kate.

Hopefully it will work next time you try. X

[Niamh.]

Merry Christmas Ness, enjoy your days off :love:

[Cherie]

I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and celebrate with you all with some Festive Movies.

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I hope that everyone has a great Christmas, and an even better 2024.

Just to add, I also want to thank Kate for making this thread, it's good to see TIBB members gathering together as a group and just being chill.

Apologies I missed this one Merry Christmas Mock and family x

[Cherie]

My turn today. As some of you may remember, my mother passed away in early November. She'd had a few close calls with death over the last decade or so, but there's only so many fights you can win. She was 72 and on account of her ill-health over the past 7-8 years, I'd been mentally preparing myself for the day she'd die. But of course, you never wake up thinking today's going to be the day. And whatever level of mental preparation you do isn't ever quite enough to shield you from the initial pain. Her passing so close to Christmas, you might think there's not much I can be thankful for. But there are a few things. Chief among them, I'm thankful it was quick, and I'm thankful she was with the people she loved most, and who loved her the most. I shall leave you all with a poem I found while looking among a stack of them that the celebrant provided us with. I didn't end up using it for the funeral as there was another poem that felt was more applicable and that my father needed to hear (he's had a tougher time accepting my mother's death, and so I chose one of those you are stronger than you think-type pieces to be read out), but if there's any lesson to be taken from the passing of a loved one, this is that lesson:




And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

fsrHJGgLV-g

I hope you and your Dad have a good Christmas and raise a toast to your dear Mum x

[Cherie]

Have a great Christmas Ness x

[rusticgal]

Happy Christmas Vanessa...chill out...binge watch and enjoy xx

[Maru]

And so my Christmas message is that I hope we're all reunited with the ones we love in the next life or at the end of time or whenever. I've been uncharacteristically sappy enough with this message, so I won't go overboard and pick an equally sappy Christmas song. Here's the joyously twisted Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

fsrHJGgLV-g

We all will, Chalk :love: But it's still natural to mourn the end of a life as it was before. We are also mourning a loss this Christmas and I'm still mourning one from the last and in little ways even, one from before it, as if it amplifies the importance of such a time... so recalling that life is precious and to treasure every moment we have until we don't have it. One day it'll be us and we will leave someone around to remember :love: But that's the quality of things like Christmas and cherishing such holidays/get togethers... we got here somehow, so we will inevitably go too somehow someday... but until then let's just have a Merry Christmas :love:

[Kate!]

It's 1.44 am as I start to write my Advent Calendar entry and I'm wide awake. Went to bed at 9pm as the TV schedule was appalling. Let's start with a couple of my all time favourite Christmas songs, from the wonderful Girls Aloud and the amazing Kylie.

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Next, here's a Christmas poem narrated on YouTube that I found, it's very good. Please listen to it in its entirety, the ending is sweet.

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And here's my message.....written from the heart.

Merry Christmas Tibbfolk. It has not been a year in which I've exactly covered myself in Glory. For those who don't know, I developed a gambling addiction which included stealing money from my boyfriend to my eternal shame. I also considered cheating with an ex, but thankfully his morals were stronger than mine and nothing happened. I was at a very low ebb. My relationship disintegrated to the point that my boyfriend asked me to move out, but with time he forgave me, for which I will be eternally grateful as hell. Words can't express it.

Anyway, I confided in Tibb and I'm humbled by the supportive responses I got, only a couple of people were negative which is of course their prerogative. No word of a lie, it was all of you that got me through it, and I had some pretty dark days. I thank you all collectively from the bottom of my heart.

Good things about 2023 now. I have lost 2 dress sizes, am eating much more healthily, have quit alcohol almost entirely, just the occasional tipple. I met Tibbs lovely Vanessa in November, we spent a couple of days in Blackpool and had a great time. A good experience. I hope to repeat it next year, this time in the Spring or Summer.

Tibb is such a great community, I don't know what I'd do without you all. Quick namecheck thank you to James for taking it over and ensuring its survival, with much appreciation.

I'll now hand over to our lovely Zizu, who is ready to post us all some more Christmas songs to enjoy.

Merry Christmas. I love you all.

[Mystic Mock]

Apologies I missed this one Merry Christmas Mock and family x

Thanks Cherie.

It's been a very good thread to read through I think.

Oh and Merry Christmas to you and your family too, Cherie.

[Ammi]

It's 1.44 am as I start to write my Advent Calendar entry and I'm wide awake. Went to bed at 9pm as the TV schedule was appalling. Let's start with a couple of my all time favourite Christmas songs, from the wonderful Girls Aloud and the amazing Kylie.

qhqpdi0ViA8


eBD_Hgbykog

Next, here's a Christmas poem narrated on YouTube that I found, it's very good. Please listen to it in its entirety, the ending is sweet.

9mwXxiPzPio

And here's my message.....written from the heart.

Merry Christmas Tibbfolk. It has not been a year in which I've exactly covered myself in Glory. For those who don't know, I developed a gambling addiction which included stealing money from my boyfriend to my eternal shame. I also considered cheating with an ex, but thankfully his morals were stronger than mine and nothing happened. I was at a very low ebb. My relationship disintegrated to the point that my boyfriend asked me to move out, but with time he forgave me, for which I will be eternally grateful as hell. Words can't express it.

Anyway, I confided in Tibb and I'm humbled by the supportive responses I got, only a couple of people were negative which is of course their prerogative. No word of a lie, it was all of you that got me through it, and I had some pretty dark days. I thank you all collectively from the bottom of my heart.

Good things about 2023 now. I have lost 2 dress sizes, am eating much more healthily, have quit alcohol almost entirely, just the occasional tipple. I met Tibbs lovely Vanessa in November, we spent a couple of days in Blackpool and had a great time. A good experience. I hope to repeat it next year, this time in the Spring or Summer.

Tibb is such a great community, I don't know what I'd do without you all. Quick namecheck thank you to James for taking it over and ensuring its survival, with much appreciation.

I'll now hand over to our lovely Zizu, who is ready to post us all some more Christmas songs to enjoy.

Merry Christmas. I love you all.

…if we didn’t have the worse times then we wouldn’t appreciate the happier ones…and the good thing about those worse times is that they’re behind you, Kate…I wish you many, many happy moments and smiles for 2024 and I wish you a beautiful Christmas…and thank you for arranging such an uplifting advent time filled with so many heartfelt moments…Merry Christmas to you and to all …:love:…

[Vanessa]

Fantastic message, Kate. I look forward to going to Blackpool when it's not freezing cold :joker:
Merry Christmas!

[Cherie]

Merry Christmas Kate, I love your honesty, keep strong and think of the positives. x

[Kate!]

…if we didn’t have the worse times then we wouldn’t appreciate the happier ones…and the good thing about those worse times is that they’re behind you, Kate…I wish you many, many happy moments and smiles for 2024 and I wish you a beautiful Christmas…and thank you for arranging such an uplifting advent time filled with so many heartfelt moments…Merry Christmas to you and to all …:love:…

Fantastic message, Kate. I look forward to going to Blackpool when it's not freezing cold :joker:
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Kate, I love your honesty, keep strong and think of the positives. x

Thank you so much ladies. You've all always been such a valued source of love and support. :love:

[Kazanne]

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Enjoy your day with loved ones and friends and thankyou all for just being TIBB:wavey:

[Kate!]

Thanks Kazanne

[rusticgal]

Nice words Kate….keep up all the good work…it’s never easy. Happy Christmas and may 2024 be a great year.

[rusticgal]

Happy Christmas everyone….sending big Christmas hugs…xx

[Zizu]

Hope you all had a lovely day !!


Here are a few of my other favourites Christmas songs .



Thank you very much - Albert Finney

https://youtu.be/Dkq7WZTzkLQ?si=2L0Q2yEtHRyR07MA




It's beginning to look a lot like - Bing

https://youtu.be/A4zBSnMhvI0?si=BZW5UITJBS8UCgmz



White Christmas - Bing

https://youtu.be/_3ZC45Q82pg?si=wDYa4QAaNxgcLdKO




Let it Snow - Dean Martin

https://youtu.be/mSe6iZF_UfE?si=qoWolsxx1A6aDD-o


Johnny Mathis - When a Child is Born

https://youtu.be/BbCz_siLELU?si=z4FC0_XkSUx-ZZMO


John Lennon … Happy Christmas War is Over

https://youtu.be/-zWAv_jMVyc?si=Ti3RS14x7uqEQ1BY


Simply having a wonderful Christmas time - Wings / Paul McCartney

https://youtu.be/94Ye-3C1FC8?si=y-q80tszw0N8EMrU





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[Beso]

Well thats it over for another year, meal had, back home into the comfies and the peace and quiet. Nice red and a 4 pack of peronis to see out the evening.

Merry xmas to you all, heres to the summer.

[Kate!]

Hope you all had a lovely day !!


Here are a few of my other favourites Christmas songs .



Thank you very much - Albert Finney

It's beginning to look a lot like - Bing

White Christmas - Bing

Let it Snow - Dean Martin


Johnny Mathis - When a Child is Born


John Lennon … Happy Christmas War is Over


Simply having a wonderful Christmas time - Wings


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I've picked one off your list Zizu to post.

A true classic

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[Kate!]

Well thats it over for another year, meal had, back home into the comfies and the peace and quiet. Nice red and a 4 pack of peronis to see out the evening.

Merry xmas to you all, heres to the summer.

Cheers Parmy! :love:

[Zizu]

I've picked one off your list Zizu to post.

A true classic

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Ta !


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[Kate!]

It's 1.44 am as I start to write my Advent Calendar entry and I'm wide awake. Went to bed at 9pm as the TV schedule was appalling. Let's start with a couple of my all time favourite Christmas songs, from the wonderful Girls Aloud and the amazing Kylie.

qhqpdi0ViA8


eBD_Hgbykog

Next, here's a Christmas poem narrated on YouTube that I found, it's very good. Please listen to it in its entirety, the ending is sweet.

9mwXxiPzPio

And here's my message.....written from the heart.

Merry Christmas Tibbfolk. It has not been a year in which I've exactly covered myself in Glory. For those who don't know, I developed a gambling addiction which included stealing money from my boyfriend to my eternal shame. I also considered cheating with an ex, but thankfully his morals were stronger than mine and nothing happened. I was at a very low ebb. My relationship disintegrated to the point that my boyfriend asked me to move out, but with time he forgave me, for which I will be eternally grateful as hell. Words can't express it.

Anyway, I confided in Tibb and I'm humbled by the supportive responses I got, only a couple of people were negative which is of course their prerogative. No word of a lie, it was all of you that got me through it, and I had some pretty dark days. I thank you all collectively from the bottom of my heart.

Good things about 2023 now. I have lost 2 dress sizes, am eating much more healthily, have quit alcohol almost entirely, just the occasional tipple. I met Tibbs lovely Vanessa in November, we spent a couple of days in Blackpool and had a great time. A good experience. I hope to repeat it next year, this time in the Spring or Summer.

Tibb is such a great community, I don't know what I'd do without you all. Quick namecheck thank you to James for taking it over and ensuring its survival, with much appreciation.

I'll now hand over to our lovely Zizu, who is ready to post us all some more Christmas songs to enjoy.

Merry Christmas. I love you all.

Quoting this. It took me ages and hardly anyone has seen it. :bawling:

[Zizu]

Quoting this. It took me ages and hardly anyone has seen it. :bawling:


They’re probably drunk under the Christmas tree ..


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[Mystic Mock]

Hope you all had a lovely day !!


Here are a few of my other favourites Christmas songs .



Thank you very much - Albert Finney

https://youtu.be/Dkq7WZTzkLQ?si=2L0Q2yEtHRyR07MA




It's beginning to look a lot like - Bing

https://youtu.be/A4zBSnMhvI0?si=BZW5UITJBS8UCgmz



White Christmas - Bing

https://youtu.be/_3ZC45Q82pg?si=wDYa4QAaNxgcLdKO




Let it Snow - Dean Martin

https://youtu.be/mSe6iZF_UfE?si=qoWolsxx1A6aDD-o


Johnny Mathis - When a Child is Born

https://youtu.be/BbCz_siLELU?si=z4FC0_XkSUx-ZZMO


John Lennon … Happy Christmas War is Over

https://youtu.be/-zWAv_jMVyc?si=Ti3RS14x7uqEQ1BY


Simply having a wonderful Christmas time - Wings / Paul McCartney

https://youtu.be/94Ye-3C1FC8?si=y-q80tszw0N8EMrU





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I've always enjoyed that particular song of John Lennon's.