It's money at the moment
I'm stressing over the lead up to Christmas. If I'd been sensible in previous months, this wouldn't be an issue, but ah well, there's nothing I can do about that now.

I've only got 3.5 days holiday left, so sadly I can't even take some time off to chill.

Alt: Reading is probably the best thing for me, especially if I've got a nice ale to enjoy the book with.

EDIT: Also, cooking is very relaxing, as long as I'm not cooking for others, as they just pester me, as I quite like to take my time.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 14:53, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

As long as you don't get a loan
you'll be fine. Can't you hand made them?

I've got 24 days to use before my maternity leave, but now we're super busy so I don't think I will.

A nice Ale always help, doesn't it?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 14:55, Reply)

Can you get paid for the hols you dont take?

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 14:56, Reply)

Yes,
but I'll have to wait until next year, and I might be quitting before I come back from maternity leave. Just taking the hols made it much easier.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:03, Reply)

Very much so, especially my new favourite, Fursty Ferret.
Aye, I'm avoiding having to go down that avenue again.

Sadly, I'm crap at making things that aren't food, so unless they wanted a slap up meal, I'd be pretty knackered.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 14:56, Reply)

What about sweets?

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 14:57, Reply)

I could try, but knowing me, would fuck up

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:04, Reply)

Worth a go though?
Do a trial run or two now and make small batches. Close to Christmas, make them in larger amounts then buy some nice boxes to put them in
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:06, Reply)

Shall have a see
We do secret santa in our family, so we need to make the draw for that soon, so I can work out what else I could possibly do.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:08, Reply)

Do you brew beer
You could do a small batch now and it should be ready for Christmas.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:14, Reply)

Only way that would work is if I get my eldest brother, as only he and I drink Ale, sadly
I'm going to speak to my sister, get her to do the Secret Santa this weekend
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:15, Reply)

Sloe gin?
Every body likes it, and it's easy. And in a nice jar it looks very decorative too.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:29, Reply)

Hmm, this is a good idea

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:35, Reply)

You'll have to go picking the sloes now
or the birds will eat them all!
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:38, Reply)

I agree
Sweets or chocolates.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:04, Reply)

Fursty Ferret is nice
As are several of the Badger ales. My favourite is England's Gold.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:00, Reply)

England's Gold is bloody lovely stuff.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:02, Reply)

Shall give that a try tonight, methinks

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:04, Reply)

Two internet recommendations?
You'd be a fool not to.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:04, Reply)

Badger ales are very popular on here
I'm yet to try one I don't like
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:07, Reply)

Long Days is quite nice too.
It's more summer beer though. Very slight hint of raspberry, and I don't normally like fruity beers. It's very subtle, though.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:09, Reply)

Ooh I've not tried that one
I too don't really care for fruit beers, but if it is subtle in the same way as Williams Bros' Grozet (hint of gooseberry) then I should think I might like it.
I like beer.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:12, Reply)

It is very, very subtle, so worth a try.
There's one Badger beer I'm not keen on as it's got a quite strong grapefruity aftertaste. Might be Golden Glory.

if you have an Aldi nearby they were doing a 12 bottle box with Long Days, England's Gold, Fursty Ferret and Tangle Foot in it. Think it was £14.99.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:15, Reply)

*makes mental note to check Aldi tonight*

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:19, Reply)

It's worth a look
they had stacks in our local one over the summer. Not sure if there will be any left now.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:28, Reply)

Golden Glory has a kind of flowery peachy taste
Which I rather like. There is also Golden Champion tastes of elderflowers.
I may have to find my nearest Aldi, although I usually use a nice independent offie.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:20, Reply)

Peachy, that was it.
Not keen, personally.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:26, Reply)

One is enough
I wouldn't drink it all night.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:37, Reply)

I'm not very keen on Poacher's Choice
But apart from that, the rest are delicious.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:10, Reply)

Do it.
Your tastebuds will love you for it.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 15:05, Reply)