I am going shopping - Christmas Market

DIANE W · 11-26-2009, 12:07 PM

Hello

I have just booked myself and my daughter - Kayley on a day trip, to a place that has a fantastic Christmas Market, we are going on Saturday.

I have been before a few years ago, and it is very very festive, all the many stalls are decorated, and the stall holders dress up in old costumes, which really gets you in the Christmas mood. the streets of the city are lined with stalls, and the cathedral is lit up, and carols are played - we are really looking forward to it and are so excited.

Then next weekend we are off again to a different place called Carlisle, another Christmas Market trip, but this time it is a full weekend, as we are staying in a Hotel for 2 nights.

My husband will be staying home looking after Harvey, as he really hates shopping, but is happy for us both to go and have fun. He is such a kind person,

I will try to not buy too much!!!!!

DianaB · 11-26-2009, 01:23 PM

I would love to see some pictures!! It sounds like a lot of fun and very interesting since everyone is dressed up!!

paula1961 · 11-26-2009, 03:40 PM

That sounds like loads of fun!! Let us know how it goes! I've never been to anything like that. Have a wonderful time

gja1000 · 11-26-2009, 05:34 PM

That sounds so much fun!! It would be great if you could post some pictures for us so we could get an idea of what a Christmas Market in the UK looks like.

We have a couple of Christmas events here in Austin. One is called a Christmas Affair. It is put on by the Junior League and is a charitable fundraiser - but the items are prices waaay over my budget. It is fun to look at the pretty things, but I don't buy anything.

Then we have something called the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. It goes on the 2 or 3 weeks before Christmas. It is individual vendors with all kinds of interesting things - all local artists - and in the evenings they have great live music.

Diane, be sure to come back and tell us what you bought!

Blueyes · 11-26-2009, 07:12 PM

That sounds like a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!! Please take pictures if you can. This ol' gal from Texas sure would like to see the sights

pope1982 · 11-26-2009, 08:32 PM

This sounds like such a wonderful time! How thoughtful and creative

pope1982 · 11-29-2009, 02:56 PM

Wow your update post made my stomach growl

You described everything so lovely, glad you two had a memorable time. Thanks for sharing!

gja1000 · 11-29-2009, 04:17 PM

Oh My Diane! Your shopping trip sounds just lovely! You described everything so well, I can almost see it, if I close my eyes. I know you had a great time with your daughter. And just think, you have next weekend to look forward to. I just love Christmas markets with individual and handmade things. It's just the best!

YES! Please take pictures next week!

Blueyes · 11-29-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm so glad you had a fun shopping trip! You know, I really enjoy your posts. I love how you "talk", and I enjoy the different things you describe! I felt like I was there shopping with you, lol! I'm glad you joined us here at 4WT

highlans · 11-30-2009, 12:14 PM

Oh I do envy you sounds like you had a brilliant time, we used to live just outside York in a village called Strensall, I loved the shops there so quaint and walking round the cobbles. We still have friends there and keep saying we will go back for a visit must put that on my new years resolution for next year.

judy · 11-30-2009, 03:35 PM

That sounds so lovely! It is so nice that you and Kayley spent the day together and enjoyed the shopping, and the food. Yummy!

I bet you are in the Christmas spirit already!

DIANE W · 12-01-2009, 03:02 PM

Hi everyone thanks for the replies, yes we did enjoy it, and are really looking forward to the weekend away.

I was back to work yesterday, very glad to be back, but you really quickly get thrown back into it!!!!!!!!

It is difficult not to feel bad when off sick, because i know the impact it has on my collegues, we are really busy at the moment, and i had to get busy straight away - no easing myself in gently!!!!

I am feeling very chrismassy, Kayley has suggested we put up the decorations and trees, but i think we will wait a bit longer. I have seen a lot of houses already dressed up with lights etc, i will get my thinking cap on as to where i am going to put everything - as we have moved recently, i have never decorated this house yet....

I am going out for our Christmas lunch with work on Thursday, we will be having a nice meal and exchanging our gifts - we do a secret santa, which incase you dont know is, we all pull out a name of a collegue, then buy that person a gift upto £10, wrap it up pretty and exchange it at our lunch. We have a good time, there are 12 of us in our team, so we enjoy our little selves

I am enjoying being here, and love reading all your posts.

11-26-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
DIANE W Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 278	I am going shopping - Christmas Market Hello I have just booked myself and my daughter - Kayley on a day trip, to a place that has a fantastic Christmas Market, we are going on Saturday. I have been before a few years ago, and it is very very festive, all the many stalls are decorated, and the stall holders dress up in old costumes, which really gets you in the Christmas mood. the streets of the city are lined with stalls, and the cathedral is lit up, and carols are played - we are really looking forward to it and are so excited. Then next weekend we are off again to a different place called Carlisle, another Christmas Market trip, but this time it is a full weekend, as we are staying in a Hotel for 2 nights. My husband will be staying home looking after Harvey, as he really hates shopping, but is happy for us both to go and have fun. He is such a kind person, I will try to not buy too much!!!!!

11-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I would love to see some pictures!! It sounds like a lot of fun and very interesting since everyone is dressed up!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

11-26-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	That sounds so much fun!! It would be great if you could post some pictures for us so we could get an idea of what a Christmas Market in the UK looks like. We have a couple of Christmas events here in Austin. One is called a Christmas Affair. It is put on by the Junior League and is a charitable fundraiser - but the items are prices waaay over my budget. It is fun to look at the pretty things, but I don't buy anything. Then we have something called the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. It goes on the 2 or 3 weeks before Christmas. It is individual vendors with all kinds of interesting things - all local artists - and in the evenings they have great live music. Diane, be sure to come back and tell us what you bought! __________________ Gayle

11-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#5
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	That sounds like a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!! Please take pictures if you can. This ol' gal from Texas sure would like to see the sights __________________ Betsi

11-29-2009, 04:17 PM	#8
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Oh My Diane! Your shopping trip sounds just lovely! You described everything so well, I can almost see it, if I close my eyes. I know you had a great time with your daughter. And just think, you have next weekend to look forward to. I just love Christmas markets with individual and handmade things. It's just the best! YES! Please take pictures next week! __________________ Gayle

11-26-2009, 03:40 PM	#3
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	That sounds like loads of fun!! Let us know how it goes! I've never been to anything like that. Have a wonderful time

11-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
pope1982 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 673	This sounds like such a wonderful time! How thoughtful and creative

11-29-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
pope1982 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 673	Wow your update post made my stomach growl You described everything so lovely, glad you two had a memorable time. Thanks for sharing!

11-29-2009, 04:57 PM	#9
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I'm so glad you had a fun shopping trip! You know, I really enjoy your posts. I love how you "talk", and I enjoy the different things you describe! I felt like I was there shopping with you, lol! I'm glad you joined us here at 4WT __________________ Betsi

11-30-2009, 12:14 PM	#10
highlans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: london uk Posts: 462	Oh I do envy you sounds like you had a brilliant time, we used to live just outside York in a village called Strensall, I loved the shops there so quaint and walking round the cobbles. We still have friends there and keep saying we will go back for a visit must put that on my new years resolution for next year. __________________

11-30-2009, 03:35 PM	#11
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	That sounds so lovely! It is so nice that you and Kayley spent the day together and enjoyed the shopping, and the food. Yummy! I bet you are in the Christmas spirit already! __________________ *Judy*

12-01-2009, 03:02 PM	#12
DIANE W Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 278	Hi everyone thanks for the replies, yes we did enjoy it, and are really looking forward to the weekend away. I was back to work yesterday, very glad to be back, but you really quickly get thrown back into it!!!!!!!! It is difficult not to feel bad when off sick, because i know the impact it has on my collegues, we are really busy at the moment, and i had to get busy straight away - no easing myself in gently!!!! I am feeling very chrismassy, Kayley has suggested we put up the decorations and trees, but i think we will wait a bit longer. I have seen a lot of houses already dressed up with lights etc, i will get my thinking cap on as to where i am going to put everything - as we have moved recently, i have never decorated this house yet.... I am going out for our Christmas lunch with work on Thursday, we will be having a nice meal and exchanging our gifts - we do a secret santa, which incase you dont know is, we all pull out a name of a collegue, then buy that person a gift upto £10, wrap it up pretty and exchange it at our lunch. We have a good time, there are 12 of us in our team, so we enjoy our little selves I am enjoying being here, and love reading all your posts.

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