Xmas Dinner...what are you intending to grow this year?

[Nicos]

I have too...but don't tell anyone else! Shhhhhh...

[SaraJH]

Tis okay Nicos, we are just being efficient

[veggiechicken]

And so am I.

No more C Words to be used until December.............or else

[Greenleaves]

I can see people be barred from the GR before it opens!

[SaraJH]

Oops, sorry VC, no more mentions for a while yet

[Containergardener]

I should explain the ....Hate of that time of yr.
It never used to be . That time at parents was always fun and relaxed, lovely food. Family about, just relaxed.
I met OH who's mother took over and insisted we spend the day there, every yr as he is an only child.
I've rarely had a C day with mine, with dad alz/dementia past 8+ yrs we've had day with mine on C/eve . This yr I don't know.
This yr fil is no longer here for first time, sad time for OH.
We both have birthdays either side of C Mas.

it's not that a party pooper just its a rough time . You can discuss it on 24/12

[SaraJH]

CG, it's a difficult time for many people, friends of mine hate it, their daughter was killed by a drunk driver on Xmas Eve. I can't imagine how they feel each year.

However, thankfully, for me it's not a bad time and so I really enjoy it. I do appreciate though that it's not the same for everyone xx

[veggiechicken]

Its not a bad time for me either - but I can't stand the commercialism - especially when it starts about August in the shops.
I'm not even going to think about it until December.

[muddled]

well I should probably clarify...

My family doesn't actually celebrate the c word, we celebrate the winter solstice which is a few days before. We feast on food that we have grown, hunted and gathered.
Our decorations come mainly from the woods (although the children make some from paper as well) and gifts tend to be hand made either by ourselves or by craftspeople throughout the year. It is important to us that presents are small and bespoke and meaningful.

Its easier to refer to the preparations as being for the c word rather than go into a long explanation of our belief system, the whole point of which is that we think of and plan for each other the whole year through and come together to celebrate the fact on the solstice.

[Alison]

Its not a bad time for me either - but I can't stand the commercialism - especially when it starts about August in the shops.
I'm not even going to think about it until December.

Exactly, I hate the commercialisation too. Also this rushing through life rather than enjoying the moment. All times of the year are special, look around you and enjoy where you are. That said, as a gardener I obviously have to plan ahead somewhat so have already down my winter veggies (would have to buy otherwise which would be a horrible waste!)

[SusieG]

Its not a bad time for me either - but I can't stand the commercialism - especially when it starts about August in the shops.
I'm not even going to think about it until December.

Ditto VC - love all things C********y but certainly not in flamin' June

December is so much more appropriate ...!!!!!!!

[Lumpy]

I'm still trying to figure out how I am going to grow a tin of beans and exactly how hard is it to make good strong cheddar for grating on top?

I don't like the 'event' but I do enjoy the company on here as the hyperactive happy ones cheer up the miserable and the enthusiastic sometimes rub off on the 'humbugs'. Either way on here no one need be alone or sad over those 3 days.

Roll on the GR - when it's rebuilt that is.

[Martin H]

I saw this and thought of you...

Brussels sprouts to be renamed London sprouts in latest EU spat

[Bren In Pots]

The he...nothing like being prepared!
My son has given me some purple sprout seeds....is it too late to sow them..will they be ready in time?

I grew purple sprouts last year they looked pretty on the plate but tasted just the same as the green ones, if you've got the seeds I'd sow a few you never know they might be ready.

[Lumpy]

Thank you Martin. That's just funny.

Were they called Brussel sprouts before we joined the Common Market/E.U?