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*** 13/14 December weekend chat - roast chestnuts anyone?

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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    I dont think I've ever actually tasted chestnuts :confused:

    I love nuts, they just dont love me back :o
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
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    They are quite soft and sweet tasting, not like peanuts/brazil nuts etc etc which I don't like.
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    They sound lovely. I might try some......with Piriton standing by, just in case ;)
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    LouiseJ wrote: »
    Hi Linda, I seem to keep crossing paths with you xx

    I am also in my dressing gown:D ............need to start thinking about getting ready.

    Hubby has the flu so I am flying solo this weekend and have loads to do.

    I love Christmas Markets, last week when you went to York was it the medieval fayre?

    Hi Louise, When we went to York on Wed it was the continental market that was on!
    Still excellent - I had some lovely creamy garlic mushrooms!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • LouiseJ
    LouiseJ Posts: 11,156 Forumite
    bank_of_slate wrote: »
    Hi Louise, When we went to York on Wed it was the continental market that was on!
    Still excellent - I had some lovely creamy garlic mushrooms!
    ...Linda xx

    Mmmm they sound lush:D We have a continental market that visits Durham but it is very expensive:o I havent been to any christmas fayres or markets this year, time just seems to be running away:rolleyes:
    But these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    We're off to the one in Beverley tomorrow, isn't there one up near Alnwick?

    Found one!....
    Alnwick Christmas Markets
    Christmas Markets in Alnwick. 6th and 19th Dec.
    Visit the website for up to date news on the Alnwick Markets, there will be a special Christmas Market on Saturday 6th December 2008 and a Christmas Farmers Market on Friday the 19th of December.
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    Morning,

    hungover, had a good night, it was the staff do, got loads of compliments -feel so good.

    feel odd, an ex boyfriend has a girlfriend. its a mazing how bloody facebook update can burst a bubble!

    any how I must drag myself shopping. I have missed this place the last few daysxxxx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    Was just looking for deals......as you do and i found a blog on hotukdeals.

    Martin lewis is bigger than jesus - its followed by comments by other people and this one made me laugh...:rotfl:

    Posted by Hugh G Rection | December 12th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    You want to try visiting his forums; full of losers who condone bad parenting…….I think they must all be on State handouts
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • daphne_descends
    daphne_descends Posts: 2,517 Forumite
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    Mmmm garlic mushrooms - sounds delicious...

    I love nuts - some anyway - but not chestnuts :confused:

    Soft play was great actually! OH got stuck in with DS so it was a bit of a break for me. The cafe is lovely and we had toasted cheese sandwiches, fruit, and cake for lunch :T DS ate LOADS, more than he ever does at home, so he's having a post-lunch snooze - long may it go on...

    Got to go to the hell that is Mothercare later, DS seems suddenly short on trousers - some are quite old as I used to roll them up so they're a bit thin for winter. And socks - well socks just vanish. And bibs... :rolleyes:

    The cats are fed up of the rain so are chasing each other around the house, only one of them doesn't want to play and is getting quite fed up, turning his back on the other and hiding under the sofa :rotfl:
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    Another one here...
    Countryside Christmas - natural festive fun
    Starts: Sunday, 14th December 2008
    Time: 11am - 3pm
    Location: County Hall grounds (signposted on the day), Durham City, off A691. DH1 5UQ GR NZ237 344 OS map 93, Explorer 305 Easily accessible by public transport, trains to Durham or bus to County Hall (timetables available from Traveline northeast on 0871 200 2233). Plenty of parking, and disabled parking, available Cycle lanes and quiet roads lead to County Hall and cycle parking is available
    Price: :T Free entry:T , charge for items made or bought
    Description: Join the Countryside Rangers for a Christmas event with a twist. We will be making our own Christmas decorations and gift out of natural and sustainable materials. Join in the following activities: make your own wreath, bird feeder, vase or Christmas card stock up on bird food and bird boxes make your own tree decorations sing-a-long to Christmas carols with our choir refreshment and toilets are available Most materials are taken from our countryside sites as part of a sustainable management plan. Other materials are re-used or re-cycled wherever possible. The event is suitable for the whole family. It takes place in marquees, so please wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear. Please bring a bag to take your items home with you.
    Contact: Maria Murphy
    Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham
    0191 383 4144
    rangers@durham.gov.uk

    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
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