christmas dinner

[Lainie]

well we thought of going out for xmas dinner this year as its getting a bit too much for my mum and im absolutely hopeless. she practically has a nervous breakdown doing sunday dinner once a fortnight so christ knows what this xmas would be like. my sister is good though but my god the dishes - i think they use every single bloody one for their annual wash however its my job and i got to do them.

we just thought it would be nice to go out for a change. my mum has never had a chinese or indian meal in her life and she never will so its gotta be somewhere nice.

for mothers day etc we go to a wee place called the river inn in crosslee near houston renfrewshire.

River Inn - High quality, family friendly restaurant in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

so i booked a table for 6 yesterday when i was there for the cavery. i didnt even think to ask the price - i presumed about ?50 each. when i got home i thought id better check and see the menu etc and the price is ?70 each. when i phoned my mum to tell her she said "its ok id rather have the nervous breakdown than pay ?70 each!!

do you think ?70 is a bit steep??

[krazylegz]

steep....its vertical, i certainly wouldn't pay it

[Dreamer]

MMMMM I think any talk of Christmas should be banned before October !!!! consider yourself on a warning pmsl

[andy4]

wellsaid dreamer shame on you lainie

[Mr Pumpy]

Thats what xmas dinners are all about, stress, the dishes, arguments, crappy paper hats, soggy sprouts. Its all character building.

Anyhoo's, I think thats a bargain, ?70 for 6 people, well worth it.

[krazylegz]

Anyhoo's, I think thats a bargain, ?70 for 6 people, well worth it.

70 quid each pump, so ?420 in all plus drinks on top no doubt

[Lainie]

yip mr krazy you are right. ?420 for 6 with no drinks!! its no mcd's pumps lmao

[Mr Pumpy]

70 quid each pump, so ?420 in all plus drinks on top no doubt

Cough, splutter.

[phil-c]

phil-c

take your mother to local chinese this weekend she is missing out

[Walkinmyshadow]

Why not give the cooking a go yourself??? I know you say you are absolutely hopeless but you've got 6 months to practice!!!,

Start off at an easy pace.. roasties, veg etc until you gain confidence

Think of it as a bit of a challenge, You never know.. you might surprise yourself!!

[bluefin]

Why not give the cooking a go yourself??? I know you say you are absolutely hopeless but you've got 6 months to practice!!!,

Start off at an easy pace.. roasties, veg etc until you gain confidence

Think of it as a bit of a challenge, You never know.. you might surprise yourself!!

yup, there is a good recipe on here in apt section, MMMmmm beefy beans n toast ! awsome

[aftermath]

looks like i am in the wrong job.

Laine i will do it all for that in the comfort of your own home and i will throw in the drink too.

[Mr Pumpy]

looks like i am in the wrong job.

Laine i will do it all for that in the comfort of your own home and i will throw in the drink too.

I'll undercut Aftermath and do it for half the price, and i'll bring me own paper hats.

[Lainie]

thanks lads - mum is thrilled to bits

[forntida]

I said I was going away for a wee while. I did not realize I was away that long.