Merry Christmas everyone - this is my first post so i thought i would start off with a fun thread

1/ What are you doing for Christmas?

Hopefully getting lots of presents, eating and playing silly family games ;-)

2/ Best ever Christmas present?

When i was about 7 i got a bright green scooter - it was massive and all the other kids were very jealous hehe!

3/ Best thing about 2008?

Well 2008 hasn't been the best year - but my new nephew was born in February and he's a bundle of joy

4/ Most annoying thing about 2008?

I had a bump in my car in January (nothing Serious) but it annoyed the hell out of me as it cost me 2 years no claims - i wasn't a happy bunny

5/ Hopes for 2009?

Liverpool to win the Premier League and for me to win the lottery - What! i can dream cant i ;-)

6/ What’s your best money-saving tip?

I switch my energy provider at least once a year and I alway pay by direct debit - this has saved my a huge amount of money

7/ Best community post of 2008?

Well, i love a bargain - so i would have to say that the discount codes and vouchers have come in extremely handy for me ;-)

Hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New year

A very merry Christmas to you all

In answer to the questions..

1. Quiet family time, eating lots and watching Wallace & Gromit

2. Canon EOS 400D!!

3. Lots of trips out, and setting up yourstressmanager

4. The government

5. Lots and lots of business coming my way!!

6. Don't spend it, and budget with cash!!

7. IceSave..very relevant and heartfelt at times

Good luck to you all for next year!!

Neil

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Cooking Christmas dinner for eight, then I'll be collapsing with some nice red wine (or maybe champagne, or maybe both...)

2/ Best ever Christmas present?

When I was about 8 all I wanted (for some reason) was plasticine and I got this set with loads of different colours in - all my other presents that year paled into insignificance.

3/ Best thing about 2008?

Joining moneysupermarket, of course!

4/ Most annoying thing about 2008?
Working with Graeme (only joking...). The 4.30am Monday morning starts when I had to drive up from London were rather annoying. Thankfully, those days are now over.

5/ Hopes for 2009?

2008 has been quite an incredible year and on the whole, not for positive reasons, so let's hope we see good news on the economic front in 2009. I'm also hoping for a holiday in the sun.

6/ What’s your best money-saving tip?
Research before you buy - look on the internet to find where you can buy what you're looking for, for the least amount of money. Oh, and I love my cashback credit card. I use it for everything (and pay it off in full each month) - it's such a nice feeling when I get money debited back to my account at the end of the year.

7/ Best community post of 2008?

I agree with Graeme. It's been amazing to see how the forum has provided such a valuable place for so many people and what a good source of help and ressasurance you've all been to eachother. The Icesave, and the other threads that started in the wake of the Icelandic banking crisis probably stand out most to me.

In the words of Noddy Holder: “it’s Christmas!”…

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I re-introduce (drum roll): The annual moneysupermarket.com Christmas thread. Let’s have a bit of fun…

1/ What are you doing for Christmas?

Avoiding mince pies, eating cheese and crackers, hoping for snow.

2/ Best ever Christmas present?

It’s still ‘Crossfire’ aged 11!

3/ Best thing about 2008?

Never a dull moment working alongside Clare. And she didn’t pay me a penny to say it…honest!

4/ Most annoying thing about 2008?
The misery of the economic rollercoaster ride: up, down, sideways and back - not enjoyable at all. Neither is the party political bickering about how to fix it...

5/ Hopes for 2009?

Cut in interest rates for credit cards; my football team to avoid relegation. We can but hope...

6/ What’s your best money-saving tip?
Always, always, always read the small print. Know your consumer rights!

7/ Best community post of 2008?

I still think it’s any thread that informs, educates and [preferably] entertains… so, well done everyone on the ‘Icesave enquiry’ thread. It was great to see the invaluable support you gave each other through a very tough time and the good humour you managed throughout. I also think it’s worth putting on record our personal thanks to ‘conmankiller’ for all the invaluable assistance he gives - you’re a genuine star.

Finally, please don’t forget to ‘Introduce yourself’ - and give a warm, friendly welcome to our new members.

All the very best for a safe and thrifty 2009.