The group discussed various personal updates, including T’s illness and Snug’s 55th birthday celebration, which was marred by a poor dining experience at a pub. T shared her experience of losing her voice and recovering, while Snug described the challenges faced during his birthday dinner due to poor service and management at a pub called the Red Lion. Lee and the others expressed concern over the pub’s practices.
The group also discussed Christmas crackers and Mince Pies with B expressing that they are more enjoyable when made at home rather than buying expensive ones. They shared memories of Ronco and K-TEL products from the 1970s and 1980s, including music albums and novelty items.

Emergency Questions:

What is the most that you’ve ever spent on Christmas Crackers?
Were you ever given (or did you ever give) a Christmas present made by Ronco or K-Tel?
If the Puritans got back in charge and banned Christmas again, would you secretly celebrate,  or be quite pleased that you didn’t have to do this any more?
What would be on your Mount Rushmore of Mince pies?

IT Welcome To Derry
Escape! with Janet Varney
Fisk
Weeds
Dear Santa

Elf Maf & Lee – Lonely This Christmas
Tamara Writes & AI Sings – Grandpa’s Brain Farts

The Christmas Waltz