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« on: December 30, 2018, 07:21:06 »
The Rail industry may still be doings its Christmas and New Year works ... but in my usual "bah, humbug" way I'm calling Christmas over as far as festive decorations (or, rather, the tiny bits of tinsel) on the forum are concerned.  Back to the Coffee Shop logo to reassure members and lurkers of continued service ....

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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2018, 07:44:47 »
Tend to agree with you on all counts.  I am currently with folks in the "let's stretch Christmas as far as we can" camp.  Think they are aiming for 12th Night by which time it will the Russian equivalent of Christmas Eve!

As for the server it is so hard working on a live site isn't it?  Twice I have planned and planned and both times some niggle has crept through when I have made the change public.  Seems you can never do too much preparation.

Thanks again from all of us for the "unseen" work you do.
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2018, 08:41:31 »
Quote from: bobm on December 30, 2018, 07:44:47
Tend to agree with you on all counts.  I am currently with folks in the "let's stretch Christmas as far as we can" camp.  Think they are aiming for 12th Night by which time it will the Russian equivalent of Christmas Eve!

Some leave Christmas decorations up until Candlemas (2nd February)!
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2018, 09:40:44 »
Quote from: ellendune on December 30, 2018, 08:41:31
Quote from: bobm on December 30, 2018, 07:44:47
Tend to agree with you on all counts.  I am currently with folks in the "let's stretch Christmas as far as we can" camp.  Think they are aiming for 12th Night by which time it will the Russian equivalent of Christmas Eve!

Some leave Christmas decorations up until Candlemas (2nd February)!

Easter eggs will be in the shops by then!  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2018, 12:07:41 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on December 30, 2018, 09:40:44
Quote from: ellendune on December 30, 2018, 08:41:31
Quote from: bobm on December 30, 2018, 07:44:47
Tend to agree with you on all counts.  I am currently with folks in the "let's stretch Christmas as far as we can" camp.  Think they are aiming for 12th Night by which time it will the Russian equivalent of Christmas Eve!

Some leave Christmas decorations up until Candlemas (2nd February)!

Easter eggs will be in the shops by then!  Roll Eyes


Oh! Lovely thought?
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