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Kate! · 24-12-2023, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

Thanks for your help with YouTube, Ammi and Kate.

Hopefully it will work next time you try. X

Niamh. · 24-12-2023, 09:10 AM

Merry Christmas Ness, enjoy your days off

Cherie · 24-12-2023, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

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 · 24-12-2023, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ChalkOutlineMan

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

Cherie · 24-12-2023, 10:20 AM

Have a great Christmas Ness x

rusticgal · 24-12-2023, 11:10 AM

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

Maru · 24-12-2023, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChalkOutlineMan

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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We all will, Chalk

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

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

Kate! · 25-12-2023, 02:23 AM

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.

Youtube video

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 · 25-12-2023, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherie

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 · 25-12-2023, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Youtube video

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.

Youtube video

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 …

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Vanessa · 25-12-2023, 08:16 AM

Fantastic message, Kate. I look forward to going to Blackpool when it's not freezing cold

Merry Christmas!

Cherie · 25-12-2023, 08:42 AM

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

Kate! · 25-12-2023, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ammi

…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 …

…

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

Fantastic message, Kate. I look forward to going to Blackpool when it's not freezing cold

Merry Christmas!

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Originally Posted by Cherie

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.

Kazanne · 25-12-2023, 11:39 AM

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

Kate! · 25-12-2023, 01:32 PM

Thanks Kazanne

rusticgal · 25-12-2023, 01:42 PM

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

rusticgal · 25-12-2023, 01:43 PM

Happy Christmas everyone….sending big Christmas hugs…xx

Zizu · 25-12-2023, 05:59 PM

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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Parmy · 25-12-2023, 06:00 PM

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! · 25-12-2023, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zizu

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! · 25-12-2023, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by parmnion

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!

Zizu · 25-12-2023, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate!

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

A true classic

Youtube video

Ta !

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Kate! · 25-12-2023, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Youtube video

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.

Youtube video

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.