TheNeil Report post Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) OK I probably should have gotten around to doing this yesterday but what did you get in your advent calendar? What will you get tomorrow? Oh who can tell, and the excitement is almost palpable each morning as me and the guinea pigs open the little door and see what festive treat is waiting for us So come on, share... 1. Santa Hat 2. Sleigh 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. If you don't have an advent calendar (ahem, why?) then you could just make something up Edit: Probably should have said that I intend to fill in each day as I open each little door Edited December 2, 2008 by TheNeil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted December 2, 2008 1 Reindeer 2christmas pudd. Enid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Chocolate. Chocolate. I don't bother with the detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 2, 2008 My daughter has one of those playmobil build a scene calanders so ; yesterday... a piece of ground, a bush and 2 birds, today... a tree (think she'll be more impressed when she gets an animal piece ) A x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Being puritanical killjoys, we have a chocolate free advent calendar just like in the bad old days, when we got a clip round the ear for christmas & were grateful. Luckily JP, who is in charge of opening the doors, is equally puritanical & approves (his sister left home for a more hedonistic lifestyle) 1. Ickle child with candle 2. Reindeer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris54 Report post Posted December 2, 2008 We don't mess about with all that. Got one of them fabric wall hanging things with 24 pockets and you put in what you like. Chocolate of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 3, 2008 Bah, can't edit the original post (grrr) 3. A Snowman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enid Report post Posted December 3, 2008 3 snap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 3, 2008 3. Woman with teapot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 3, 2008 3.. a little bird feeder and 2 birds to hang on yesterdays tree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyNobbs Report post Posted December 4, 2008 nothing nothing nothing ... absolutely disgusted with my kinder advent calender.... its just got a piece of plastic to hold the chocolate in!i'm off to the shops tomorrow to get a proper one. i usually have the non-chocolate religious ones, but i was swayed this year by the kinder chocolates, and now regret it. (being cheapskates) we have advent calenders in store for the kids that we just pop the doors shut again each year... they were expensive but its so hard to find a proper religious advent calender these days, and i'm sure we're being very good to the environment for reusing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 4, 2008 4. A Parcel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 4, 2008 4. Ickle mouse stealing cheese I'm liking this year's muchly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 4, 2008 4...a manger/feeding station with some hay and grass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 5, 2008 5. A smiling moon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 5, 2008 5. A Santa Hat (again)(I hope there are more than 4 different shapes in my calendar or I will not be a happy bunny robin) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 5, 2008 5...some odd orange lumpy piece and a fawn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 5, 2008 5. A Santa Hat (again)(I hope there are more than 4 different shapes in my calendar or I will not be a happy bunny robin) You'll have to make up some things or we'll die of boredom Heres some ideas: nuclear reactor a pig tarmac a satnav washing machine knees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 5, 2008 You'll have to make up some things or we'll die of boredom Heres some ideas: nuclear reactor a pig tarmac a satnav washing machine knees If I see a pattern forming then I'll have to become 'inventive'... Personally I'm quite looking forward to bagpipes, coxix (don't worry I checked and it's not a rude word), Brides of Dracula, starter motor and Little-Jimmy-Osmond-bouncing-on-a-trampoline-while-holding-a-bowl-of-custard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) :lol: :lol: adenoids, string, tummy button, remorse, beta max cassette, and Trinny and Suzannah in turkey costumes. Edited December 5, 2008 by aro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Trinny and Suzannah in turkey costumes. Would this be the mysterious 'odd orange lump'? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Would this be the mysterious 'odd orange lump'? Well that's that christmas mystery solved then! A x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 6, 2008 6. A Cracker (the Christmas kind rather than the Kate Winslet kind)(sadly ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 6, 2008 6. A Cracker (the Christmas kind rather than the Kate Winslet kind)(sadly ) Oh She my husband's "if they were in town you have my permission" woman! 6. A stag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) 6. St Nicholas. I have this on good authority from mr p who is pernickety about these things. Its the 6th, see, St Nicholas Day, so its not Father Christmas, its St Nicholas .... sorry you still awake? Edited December 6, 2008 by pearl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookie170 Report post Posted December 7, 2008 My boys both have a traditional one this year, but only Lijey has a choccy one cuz Cal DIDN'T WANT ONE!!!!!! How weird is that???!!! (They have 2 not because I'm over indulgent, BTW, but because my sister is.....) Anyhoo, 1 A stocking (again, the christmas variety, the calendar did not come from Anne Summers!) 2. A Bible (UBER-religious calendar this year, as if the nativity scene on the front didn't get that across!) 3. A candle in its holder 4.A snow laden tree 5. A church, laden in same And the rest, we'll have to wait for as the boys are at their Dad's this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 7, 2008 7. A Star (how dull) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 7, 2008 7. I don't know, as JP has b*ggered off to church without opening the door & there will be hell to pay if I do it. The suspense is killing me. Shall we take bets? My money is on a hybrid car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 7, 2008 7. I don't know, as JP has b*ggered off to church without opening the door & there will be hell to pay if I do it. The suspense is killing me. Shall we take bets? My money is on a hybrid car. I'll put my money on the nativity scene but recreated using kitchen appliances - the baby kettle asleep in his fridge while the three wise blenders bestow gifts under the watchful gaze of the oven and the virgin hob Can you not open the door, note down the wonder behind it and then either just close it or cellotape it shut? This is important and the suspense is killing me too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 7, 2008 I daren't risk it Neil, he would know & would make my life hell for the rest of the day. He should be back in half an hour, stay online for the grand opening ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 7, 2008 I daren't risk it Neil, he would know & would make my life hell for the rest of the day. He should be back in half an hour, stay online for the grand opening ... Can't you x-ray it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 7, 2008 He's back .... *drum roll* 7. Cat on a windowsill with a bowl of milk. I'd never have guessed that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billabong Report post Posted December 7, 2008 Funny that, yesterday's was a crown, once I peeled back the cat's head (ouch, that sounds nasty - and it's labelled 'Cute Nativity'). Billabong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 7, 2008 7... a doe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 7, 2008 7... a doe ... a deer, a female deer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted December 7, 2008 ... a deer, a female deer? Christmas sherry again was it? A x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 7, 2008 You know me so well Except at Chateau Pearl, sherry is for life, not just for Christmas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 7, 2008 Except at Chateau Pearl So they finally renamed The Red Lion in your honour then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted December 8, 2008 8. A Snowflake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 8, 2008 8. A dog with a bone, halfway up a tree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
