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Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

While Karin's public show of sincerity is begining to look unfashionable to those of us who've tried (and deserted) religion, we shouldn't forget that the boozy gluttony of the next few weeks is still (but ever more loosely?) linked to her Christianity.

Her parade will give a warm glow of nostalgia to the majority of onlookers, and do no harm to anyone. The kiddie participants will be no more indoctrinated than they are by Santa and the tooth fairy. Or a puppet

Town: Ashton

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

i dont drink, so no problem with that from me, and i was laughing more at the need for giving people the date when it said christmas eve. didnt read the rest untill after i stoped crying with laughter, fair play tho with giving the lil ones something to do other than play stupid computer games.

Town: a-in-m

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

Chris, just enjoy some good olde fashioned teetotal gluttony then, so long as you can stretch to it.

And lets hope it doesn't rain on her parade - especially if you were to become a clandestine spectator!!!. No?. Never?...Go on!. It'd be a shame to miss it. Put it in your diary - it falls on the 24th this year. But beware - you'll be spotted if you're puffing on an electric fag.

Merry Christmas, Ho Ho Ho

P.S.- Bah, this Humbug's giving me toothache

Town: Ashton

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

Look forward to that Karin. It's the spirit of Christmas and can give you a lift in these difficult times. In this vein a group of small schoolchildren were singing carols in Sainsbury's this morning. Thay were very enthusiastic and attracted a small crowd who quite rightly applauded them. Cheered me up no end on this miserable wet day. Good luck!

Town: AIM

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

Amen, Amos

Town: Ashton

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

hahahaha nice reply! love it! hahah! i will miss it (oh bugger) as im working, always next year. haha

Town: a-in-m

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

We were there watching last year it was a good turn out on a bad day so keep it up, all being well I,ll be there with you next year with a big bright star for you all to follow

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This is one from last year 2012 anyone remember it
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The year before 2011
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Easter 2010/11
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Town: Ashton in Makerfield

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

Karin, Nothing to say about the photo's are would you sooner them not be on, I can delete them if you wish (?)

Town: Ashton in Makerfield

Re: Ashton-in-Makerfield Posada Christmas Eve

Dougie
Only just saw the photographs today. Nice photos Dougie I am happy for you to leave them on.
Thanks for uploading to WW too.
Karin