English Christmas Traditions
Christmas is, by definition, a time for traditions - but here on this site we have our own traditions !
Previous years have seen all sorts of nonsense
There is usually a post discussing whether or not your host should indulge in the festering spirit by putting up a tree and decorations and we also had a running post that tracked my Christmas Day including me rewriting my will and posting it on the net 
There are usually scantily clad women, and usually a man for the ladies, in the form of an online Christmas card and some of the festive wishes sent to me by my host of mySpace friends
There is also the business of the annual Goldeneye Xmas Party. This prestigious annual event for family, friends and employees of Goldeneye Holdings is perhaps the highlight of the Lincolnshire social calendar.
It’s fair to say that logistical problems have beset this function with problems in the past and much to the disappointment of many it has failed to get off the ground !
Perhaps I should plan earlier this year so as not to disappoint all those desperate to attend 
2 years ago Mr Damon was good enough to share his xmas plans with us - time flies but it’s still a good read !
This year I think I may well put some decorations up, I may even cook a full traditional turkey dinner.
For those who are on the Goldeneye Christmas Present List I would urge you to temper your expectations.
The credit crunch means that cutbacks will be the order of the day this year
A thin do all round !
I’m not feeling particularly festive as yet - as to whether I will - who knows - one hopes so.
I’d like to think my age and circumstances do not disbar festive fun
May I be the first to wish you all a Happy Christmas where ever you are
Best
Rod
PS: Is it worth me doing online cards for our male and female readers ? You can decide !
Little Brother said,
November 26, 2008 @ 10:30 pm
Rod,
A thinner do? God help us. I’ll tell Father to brace himself for that lump of coal
LB
Rod said,
November 27, 2008 @ 8:34 am
LB
you’ll be sharing the coal with him - but do’t spoil the surprise
Rod
Witches of Eastwick said,
November 27, 2008 @ 9:10 am
Rod,
Shouldn’t worry too much about the logistical problems…. determined mortals can soon overcome those. Don’t put yourself to any trouble, all they’ll want is a sherry and an iced fancy on the way in…. you can dispense with the metal detector on the way out, last year it definitely spoilt the festive cheer
WoE
Rod said,
November 27, 2008 @ 9:28 am
WoE
but I do worry …
I want everything to be so perfect
As to metal detectors, they are abandoned this year - I’ll be reverting to hand-frisking of all female guests upon leaving
Best
Rod
Jordan said,
November 27, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
WoE
As you will remember like me, the disappointment of watching for the postman each morning for the invite to the Christmas bash at La Casa Goldeneye. And seeing that we were not on the new revised Will, again a disappointment.
What Mr Collins has in store for us this year is probably like what the goverment promises us, a lot of build up but nothing ever happens.
Jordan
Rod said,
November 27, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
Jordan,
I would imagine you’re socially, and at the highest level, fully booked at xmas time so I wouldn’t presume to send you an invitation to my humble function
You’ve said made some cutting comments Jordan but comparing me to Gordon Brown and his cronies is the most hurtful of all
Best
Rod
Witches of Eastwick said,
November 27, 2008 @ 8:54 pm
Jordan,
Perhaps the element of surprise would thrill him
Don’t think our disguise as carol singers is going to work so we’re going to have to think far more radically than that…. parking opposite and blocking his view might be all that is necessary if his rant earlier in the year was anything to go by 
To avoid the manual frisking on the way out we’ll be dressed as Paul Gilbert just so you know 
WoE