Christmas in July
Jul 10th 2005, 1:35 am
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Christmas in July
Hello everyone - haven't posted on here for a long time - lots of new names, and old ones too 
We have been here for a year now, still loving it, but the cold weather is making us a bit homesick, and christmassy too.
So, given that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, thought I'd see if anyone had given it any consideration? Is anyone going to celebrate it? When we were living in Perth a few years ago, my company actually had a christmas in july works party.
Nice to see y'all again,
Mummy
We have been here for a year now, still loving it, but the cold weather is making us a bit homesick, and christmassy too.
So, given that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, thought I'd see if anyone had given it any consideration? Is anyone going to celebrate it? When we were living in Perth a few years ago, my company actually had a christmas in july works party.
Nice to see y'all again,
Mummy
Jul 10th 2005, 1:44 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Originally Posted by Mummy
Hello everyone - haven't posted on here for a long time - lots of new names, and old ones too
We have been here for a year now, still loving it, but the cold weather is making us a bit homesick, and christmassy too.
So, given that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, thought I'd see if anyone had given it any consideration? Is anyone going to celebrate it? When we were living in Perth a few years ago, my company actually had a christmas in july works party.
Nice to see y'all again,
Mummy
We have been here for a year now, still loving it, but the cold weather is making us a bit homesick, and christmassy too.
So, given that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, thought I'd see if anyone had given it any consideration? Is anyone going to celebrate it? When we were living in Perth a few years ago, my company actually had a christmas in july works party.
Nice to see y'all again,
Mummy
If you go up to the Blue Mountains, you get many places doing Christmas In July, and the right weather for it too
Jul 10th 2005, 3:03 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Originally Posted by Mummy
Hello everyone - haven't posted on here for a long time - lots of new names, and old ones too
We have been here for a year now, still loving it, but the cold weather is making us a bit homesick, and christmassy too.
So, given that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, thought I'd see if anyone had given it any consideration? Is anyone going to celebrate it? When we were living in Perth a few years ago, my company actually had a christmas in july works party.
Nice to see y'all again,
Mummy
We have been here for a year now, still loving it, but the cold weather is making us a bit homesick, and christmassy too.
So, given that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, thought I'd see if anyone had given it any consideration? Is anyone going to celebrate it? When we were living in Perth a few years ago, my company actually had a christmas in july works party.
Nice to see y'all again,
Mummy
As for 'Xmas in July' - we're definitely celebrating! A friend of mine has invited us to a sumptuous 'Winter Warmer' dinner party: hearty parsnip soup, turkey and all the trimmings, heaps of champers, Xmas puds (bought in David Jones in Dec, just for this purpose!) and we may even do prezzies! Sounds great, doesn't it?!
We're also planning a day out to look at the snowscapes up in the mountains...
Cheers & have wintry fun
Anya.
Jul 10th 2005, 11:01 am
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Re: Christmas in July
We are definately doing 'Christmas in July'
Going to a 'do' at The Beaumaris Bowling Club in Iluka.........and it looks like it is going to be a great night!
Going to a 'do' at The Beaumaris Bowling Club in Iluka.........and it looks like it is going to be a great night!
Jul 10th 2005, 11:05 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Is Christmas not in December in Oz then? 
Do the Aussies celebrate Xmas in the UK in July??
Surely not....
Do the Aussies celebrate Xmas in the UK in July??
Surely not....
Jul 10th 2005, 11:17 am
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Re: Christmas in July
We have the best of both worlds here.
We have our chrimbo in December with all the rellies, either down the beach or round the pool. We eat the usual chrimbo grub, accompanied with king prawns, crayfish and lobster. Some also light the brbie.
Then when it is lovely and cold in July, just like back home, we all celebrate chrimbo again.......with the traditional roast dinner!!!!!!
We have our chrimbo in December with all the rellies, either down the beach or round the pool. We eat the usual chrimbo grub, accompanied with king prawns, crayfish and lobster. Some also light the brbie.
Then when it is lovely and cold in July, just like back home, we all celebrate chrimbo again.......with the traditional roast dinner!!!!!!
Jul 10th 2005, 11:18 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Originally Posted by sj oldfield
We have the best of both worlds here.
We have our chrimbo in December with all the rellies, either down the beach or round the pool. We eat the usual chrimbo grub, accompanied with king prawns, crayfish and lobster. Some also light the brbie.
Then when it is lovely and cold in July, just like back home, we all celebrate chrimbo again.......with the traditional roast dinner!!!!!!
We have our chrimbo in December with all the rellies, either down the beach or round the pool. We eat the usual chrimbo grub, accompanied with king prawns, crayfish and lobster. Some also light the brbie.
Then when it is lovely and cold in July, just like back home, we all celebrate chrimbo again.......with the traditional roast dinner!!!!!!
Jul 10th 2005, 12:07 pm
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Re: Christmas in July
Oooohhh, forgot to mention. Also gives us an excuse (not that I need one) to get slightly intoxicated!! 
Jul 11th 2005, 1:50 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Originally Posted by Pootle
Is Christmas not in December in Oz then?
Do the Aussies celebrate Xmas in the UK in July??
Surely not....
Do the Aussies celebrate Xmas in the UK in July??
Surely not....
Well in the UK the weather in July is often the same as the weather in December, so I don't see why they shouldn't
Jul 11th 2005, 1:51 am
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Re: Christmas in July
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Hello again
If you go up to the Blue Mountains, you get many places doing Christmas In July, and the right weather for it too
If you go up to the Blue Mountains, you get many places doing Christmas In July, and the right weather for it too
Jul 11th 2005, 1:56 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Originally Posted by anya4oz
You too! Glad to hear you are getting on OK, & hope the little 'un is settling in well. We have also been here nearly a year - how time flies!
As for 'Xmas in July' - we're definitely celebrating! A friend of mine has invited us to a sumptuous 'Winter Warmer' dinner party: hearty parsnip soup, turkey and all the trimmings, heaps of champers, Xmas puds (bought in David Jones in Dec, just for this purpose!) and we may even do prezzies! Sounds great, doesn't it?!
We're also planning a day out to look at the snowscapes up in the mountains...
Cheers & have wintry fun
Anya.
As for 'Xmas in July' - we're definitely celebrating! A friend of mine has invited us to a sumptuous 'Winter Warmer' dinner party: hearty parsnip soup, turkey and all the trimmings, heaps of champers, Xmas puds (bought in David Jones in Dec, just for this purpose!) and we may even do prezzies! Sounds great, doesn't it?!
We're also planning a day out to look at the snowscapes up in the mountains...
Cheers & have wintry fun
Anya.
Yes the little one has settled in just fine! Not a baby any more now though - more of a little boy - can't believe he will be 2 in a couple of months! It really is a good place here for kids - so much more outdoor space!
Your Winter Warmer party sounds fantastic - room for another 3?
I can't wait until Laurie turns 3 coz then we are going to take him skiing and it is going to be absolutely hilarious to see him on little skiis!
Jul 11th 2005, 1:56 am
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Originally Posted by Mummy
Hi ABC - yes we are thinking of heading up to the Blue Mountains for some log fires and mulled wine! Haven't booked yet though, so not sure what vacancies there might be!
The Carrington at Katoomba is a good one
http://www.thecarrington.com.au/index.php?topic_id=126
Jul 11th 2005, 2:16 am
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Re: Christmas in July
Looks good!
Have a job interview tomorrow - if I get it we can look to book somewhere, if I don't then we'll have to think of something else to do for christmas that's gonna be cheaper!
Catherine
Have a job interview tomorrow - if I get it we can look to book somewhere, if I don't then we'll have to think of something else to do for christmas that's gonna be cheaper!
Catherine
