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Well a few seem to be interested. Maybe now would be a good time to start organising something for the summer? More than happy to co-organise with someone in the Leicestershire area to get it sorted. I live in Northampton, so don't have a connection with any of the clubs in the area, if anyone does, or has a suggestion of where to play, let's get the ball rolling.

What's everyone's Xmas day breakfast? This year, we're going smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Obviously served with Bucks Fizz.

All over that! Thanks mate. Just let me know the next time you visit over here, I can get you a ticket to watch us. You'd have to sit next to me, but still...

@Jattdogg, you're one of the best on here I'm definitely trying to make some of that! If you need a bland recipe that'll make you feel really disappointed, most of Canada will be like that. Or just hit me up Merry Christmas, mate

I'm still up because it's the first day off of my Xmas holiday. Don't go back to work until January 2nd. And I'm still trying to get some damn good Indian recipes off you I might be a middle aged white guy, but I'm from Leicester. I need more curries to add to my current repertoire! I mean, I've got 2 banging ones that I make, but these people I live with in Northampton are getting a bit bored of them

OK. Two things. Is peasant carrots a personal jibe at me? And why no curry?! Don't get me wrong, sounds bloody delicious. But I was going to offer to swap this year. I needed that curry recipe and I'd just say "yeah, about 4 hours in the oven. Make sure you put loads of butter in though, otherwise it'll be like sandpaper"

I know it was mentioned not so long ago, but with the charity thread in general chat, would it be possible for all of us to sort a golf day out and try to raise some money whilst doing so? Never arranged anything like that before, but happy to try if some of you are interested?

Anyway @Jattdogg, what's your Xmas feast this year? It's always better than a roast dinner...

I think we've only had about 3 frosts over here so far this winter. Don't get me wrong, that's great, especially when my job is driving, so I don't have to defrost the windows! Just not feeling it. Even the kids aren't fussed. They're just buzzing I came home with 'pigs in blankets Bisto gravy' To be fair, they're old enough to ask "What do you want? Don't take the piss"

Donated this evening. Feeling incredibly guilty about the amount of money I've just blown on food and drink for Xmas. I reckon @Daggers has got it spot on this year. Also, maybe one for here AND the Golf thread... Could we sort out a FoxesTalk charity golf day in the summer? Loads of you donated to Macmillan when my father in law was sick and I did 4 rounds in a day, but it'd be great to something all together and raise money for a few charities? I'll tag some golfers from memory... @Mike Oxlong @The Bear @Izzy @Milo @kingfox @Zear0 @The Year Of The Fox @syston_fox @Ric Flair I mean, we all know @Milo will rock up saying he plays off 24, then stick his first drive 340 yards down the fairway, then get his caddy to read the green for him. But it's all about raising money

I'm sure I think this every year, but it REALLY doesn't feel like Xmas this year. Can't quite put my finger on it. The turkey is in the fridge, the presents are wrapped... Maybe the milder weather? Or the wind? I don't know, just feeling very unfestive. Its probably because I can't get the right carrots!

If the friendly against Northampton is anything to go by, he massively needs to improve his first touch. He traps a ball further than I can kick it. There's a reason why he hasn't played. But I guess there's a reason we've given him a new contract.

I have done, just as a backup, but I really don't want carrot batons on my Xmas dinner. Plus, they're the youngest step-daughters favourite. Weird kid

This reminds me of... I'm birdwatching with Sinead O'connor. So far it's been 7 Owls and 15 Jays

Just got back from Tesco and Morrisons in search of chantenay carrots. Nothing. Tesco was mental, at 11.15. I might have bought more cheese in Mozzas though A white Stilton and a Shropshire blue.

His drug habit.

Well, I've got some chilli jam, tomato and habenero chutney, apple and pear chutney, caramelised onion chutney. Cheeses are nothing special, just from Sainsbury's. I should have put more thought in to it. Stilton, Port Salut, Brie, a roule, goats cheese, red leicester, wensleydale with cranberry, that soft cheese with pineapple and almond...and I genuinely can't remember the others now! Got some Parma ham and salami to serve with it. As well as grapes, apples and obviously a selection of crackers. Said it before, I'll say it again, this is the real main event of Xmas day. You can keep your turkey

Nope. Some utter moron called Sean. He once couldn't find the keys to a car, he picked up a set for a BMW, but totally different car. This was after he moaned for 20 minutes. We went to help him, I found them immediately, but he still took the wrong set. So he's outside with a customer, clicking the button to unlock...I've got the keys he wants in my pocket by this time, so I unlock the car. He goes to open the door and I lock it. This carries on for almost 10 minutes, I've never seen anyone so confused in all my life He once said to a customer "travelled far?" Customer replied "Doncaster". Sean gormlessly just went "That's quire a drive from Essex" I could honestly write a sit com on some of the folk I've worked with. Don't get me started on the guy who 'lost his company car'

Anything that makes Forsst more likely to go down is good with me! 3 points for Burnley and Luton now please

And don't be afraid to ask to speak to the business manager or sales manager and say you'd like to deal with someone else. Customer survey scores are absolutely MASSIVE in that industry. We used to have a really stupid sales guy at one place I worked at. He was an idiot. He was sat talking to a customer once, coming out with utter nonsense, the bosses desk was just behind, the sales guy carried on talking, the customer leaned to one side, made eye contact with the boss and just said "Is this guy fvcking serious? You got anyone who isn't this stupid?"

First rule as a car salesman. Never judge your customer. I've sold cars worth over 60k to people who look like utter tramps. Not that I'm comparing your Mrs to that, but you get my point Just go somewhere else, another car will soon come up. He's missed out on a sale, fvck him and don't worry about it. So many garages are on an estate where all their competitors are based too. If you treat the customer better than anyone else will, let them have a wonder around at other dealers, they'll come back to you and give you a chance, even if you don't have the perfect car.

Food shopping done today, everything successfully bought. Apart from chantenay carrots. I'll go on the hunt for some tomorrow. Praying for @FoxesDeb in her hunt for a red cabbage. The struggle is real I've got 10 cheeses for my cheeseboard. Possibly been a bit over the top, but ah well, it's Christmas. I'm particularly looking forward to the Port Salut (I could live off it) and the Long Clawson Stilton. Trying a Gordon Ramsey recipe for the turkey this year, done in a garlic, parsley and lemon butter. I normally do it in cider, but think it's time for something new.

We had homemade burgers last night. But I used brioche buns and made a garlic and parsley butter to put on them, then put them under the grill. I'd highly recommend.

Amazing news mate, huge congratulations to you and the Mrs. Hope the three of you are all good. I've just stuck a tenner on him being a Countdown champion before 2050

Thanks mate. When I grew up and did whatever, it was always for the MS Society, because of my mum. Now my father-in-law lost to cancer, it's split. I'm sure you'll all join me saying "FVCK CANCER, YOU CVNT" I've seen my Mrs almost destroyed by losing her dad a year ago. 62. Sixty ****ing two. Nothing nowadays. Hurts everyday.