Old Style Diary Archive - DEC 05

nearlyrich

:xmassign: Happy Christmas everyone I have been very OS today, HM stuffing, HM soup, trifle bases, jellies..

We have had 5 lots of visitors (all at once LOL) and I just need to drop off a few pressies and work out how long the meat needs to cook, that's a job for tonight I think.


Don't work too hard it's time to enjoy your home and family:xmassmile

Rebob

Just had a sausage sandwich for lunch as we have been for a long walk to MIL, DM, DS and aldi for carrots for the reindeers! We needed to wear off some of DS's energy as he was buzzing. Worked a bit too.
:T
The chicken joint is thawing in the fridge.

Sprouts are to be peeled soon as I have had a bailey's.

Not doing anything too fancy for dinner tomorrow as I want to watch DS with his presents.

All the crackers are made and filled using the cracker kits bought last january sales.

:santa2: Merry christmas to all MSers!!! :xmassign:

squeaky

_pale_Mince pies and jam (and lemon curd) tarts all done... and I'm a lo-o-ong way down this bottle of port.

I don't think I ought to post after the first half bottle... hmm...

Sweet_Pea_2

Been to see Narnia this morning, lovely film, a bit scary in parts for my 7 yo though.
Kids are a bit over excited and have just confiscated a stupid gun type thing that OH had as a secret santa (I'd love to know who thought that was a good idea!) as kids are running round the house with it and me trees wobbling...

My mum has just arrived with bags, (OH's excuse to go outside and clean out the guinea pigs) and will probably go home on boxing night if she can stay sane that long.

Turkey crown is defrosting, just veggies to prepare later.
I am going to have a relax with a baileys coffee and "Miss Marple" and me fluffy scarf to knit, and carols from kings later (I love carol concerts)

Christmas day is at home with a visit from the out laws in the morning, (as is OH's 40th birthday tomorrow - not just Jesus birthday) Have to sneak down later when he is in bed to hang up balloons and banners, kids have made a big 40 to hang, so he wont forget!

Boxing day is a meal out with My mum and OH's family, treat from FIL.
Day after is a visit to friends and a meal out with them, parents included too.

:xmassign: Have a lovely relaxing, peaceful Christmas everyone, Im so looking forward to and Old Style 2006. :beer:

Iguana

:xmastree: Husband and daughter went out to get the veg and turkey and last minute things.

Daughter has made mince pies (first time ever) :xmassign: and is preparing whatever she can in advance for tomorrow. :santa2:

Me? I keep logging into Google's Santa Radar to find out where he is! :xmassmile

Happy Christmas everyone on MSE! :xmassign:

thriftlady_2

:xmassign: Have finished all advance prep,have hidden all presents and stocking fillers in garage ready for F.C later,have finished ironing and visited nephew who is 4 today and has turned into Batman. :snow_laug

Am now off for a soak in bath before starting on the damson gin(HM of course).Baked spuds,cheese and coleslaw for tea -keep it simple in anticipation of coming feast.

Am feeling really enthused about my money-saving goals for next year now that I have found this wonderful support system,merry Christmas to you all :xmastree:

squeaky

Iguana wrote:

Me? I keep logging into Google's Santa Radar to find out where he is! :xmassmile

Brilliant!!!

Gizza link?

Signed:-

Yours, for ever, OK I can't hide it any more, I love Christmas

Bargain_Rzl

Finally got the tree up this morning

Am now on stage one of my wouldn't-be-Christmas-without-it routine - sitting down with a glass of Baileys and thhe King's College carol service on Radio 4.

Off to Central London to sing at midnight mass later, and will be staying over at priest's flat before singing tomorrow morning's service.

Iguana

sra put a link on The Money Savers Arms.

Then you need to find Google's Santa Radar

Not sure how to post links! The one I tried to post wouldn't work. :xmassign:

squeaky

Din't work

In the arms you said? OK, Ill go look.


Edit: Blimey it's busy there... gizza clue?