NEVER! 
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It's weird, though. I can't imagine anybody I know who would be more likely to love the whole birthday paraphenalia - including my kids - and yet RubyMae hates birthdays. It's like having a vegetarian butcher.
Quote: Graham Bandage @ September 10 2008, 11:23 AM BSTIt's weird, though. I can't imagine anybody I know who would be more likely to love the whole birthday paraphenalia - including my kids - and yet RubyMae hates birthdays. It's like having a vegetarian butcher.
I know. It's all a big trick. She really does have no joy in her life.
Quote: Graham Bandage @ September 10 2008, 11:23 AM BSTIt's weird, though. I can't imagine anybody I know who would be more likely to love the whole birthday paraphenalia - including my kids - and yet RubyMae hates birthdays. It's like having a vegetarian butcher.
I don't HATE birthdays as such. It's just
a) I never really had them growing up so for me, I'm not used to the attention and gifts and things. It's a bit wierd for me. Making a fuss of others is one thing. I love buying pressies and making cakes and that but recieving, I was brought up in a house where it was drummed into me that this kind of thing wasn't important and even slighty selfish! Luckly my parents feel differently now and my mum even feels guilty about never giving me a birthday but you can't miss what you never had!
b) I don't like the whole ageing thing. I know that's silly but I hate growing up. I was very sad when I turned 13 beacuse it meant I was a teenager and it hit home I would never be 7 again.
But if you didn't have birthday parties when you were a kid, you should start counting your age from the point when you did have them.
Which makes you about eight, by my calculations. Cashback!
Younger than that!
I believe my first birthday present from the oldies was when I was 20.
Now CHRISTMAS is different. I am the freaking Crimbo Queen.
I need to get cracking actually....
Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at large. @ September 10 2008, 1:01 PM BSTb) I don't like the whole ageing thing. I know that's silly but I hate growing up. I was very sad when I turned 13 beacuse it meant I was a teenager and it hit home I would never be 7 again.
You don't have to grow up if you don't want to. I still act totally child like and innocent and that at times. (Shut up.)
Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at large. @ September 10 2008, 1:12 PM BSTNow CHRISTMAS is different. I am the freaking Crimbo Queen.
When I was looking around for a house to move into, the first thing I thought upon entering the sitting room was always "Where will the TV go?" very closely followed by "And the Christmas tree...?"
Basically, what I'm saying, is that my choice of house is dependent on TV and Christmas tree space. \o/
Quote: Aaron @ September 10 2008, 1:14 PM BST(Shut up.)
My christmas speciality is stockings. I am the stock queen and feel that just because you are a grown up and no longer believe in Santa (even though he is real), it doesn't mean you cannot have a stocking. I do great stockings full of traditional goodies, toys, and sweets. Sometimes I make them myself. I even make up the odd mini ones to give to people at work and such.
I havent put up decorations or trees up for years.
Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at large. @ September 10 2008, 1:20 PM BSTI am the stock queen and feel that just because you are a grown up and no longer believe in Santa (even though he is real)
Father Christmas*
Santa Claus (from St Nicholas) is the name, Father Christmas is the job description. Honestly, Aaron, you should know that.
It's still Father Christmas.
No, it's also Father Christmas. And if you're not good, he won't be bringing you zooo in a stocking.
... *whimper*
Graham Bandage Explodes into battle!!! Tremble in fear at his encyclopedic knowledge of Santaa!