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The Thrifty Gifty Girls 2009 (Organised & Money Neutral for All Occasions) #3

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  • pinkladymel
    pinkladymel Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    jamtart6 wrote: »
    Mhagster - Aren't you 21 and a bit this week?? I must have got my maths mixed up :D

    Pinkladymel - Happy Christmas to you too! I will copy the info into post #1 so it is easy to find if anyone wants it - hope that is OK? If you want me to change any of the colours do let me know, I just put each bit in a different colour so it was easy to see what was what as the post is now very loooonnnngggggg but I don't want to offend you as I know you spend lotsof time on making your posts look beautiful so tell me if you want anything changing Lots of homework for us this month :D

    Each bit IS already in a different colour LOL Usually I just link to my Rudolph day post in the first post so that it doesn't make the first post look so long and daunting to newcomers. I'll get over it though
    :xmastree:Self Certified Christmas Addict:xmastree:
  • pinkladymel
    pinkladymel Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    Rusty http://www.amazon.co.uk/Winnie-The-Pooh-Soundboard-Scooter/dp/B001DX5L7A/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1237988011&sr=8-8 29.90 and free delivery!! Absolutely loved your post about your bargains.. keep them coming.. I can see a trip to Wilkinsons coming on now :rotfl:

    Sugarspun You will have to upload your scan pics for me to see.. I am very excited for you. It seems like two seconds since I was teasing you about being definitely pregnant and then you announcing you was. I can't wait for the baby to come and you to dress it up in christmas outfits.. you will won't you?? :rotfl:

    Jammy Did you see the bit in the Rudolph day I did for you :D Saying Jammy does us little money challenges in the month... you're all set to go and I am going to make a big effort with whatever you ask us to do this month. Merry christmas hun xx

    Hayley Merry CHRISTMASSSSS!! Can't wait to see your Rudolph things :)

    Shelley I am so sorry that today is the day.. wishing you love and strength and tell you I have an open door if you ever need a chat.. from one animal lover to another xx

    Scattymam I loved your post.. it made ME excited!! EEK!!:T I am loving the purse ideas and I can't believe we was talking about them and now you're bidding and putting it into action with more than butterflies in your belly :) I was sick all the way through with my daughter, I have a feeling you could be having another girl! Hope that it is just natural pregnancy urges and not a repeat show xx

    Sylph I love the idea of you lurking over the mothers day stuff like some kind of weirdo and the staff deliberately not reducing it to wind you up :D I do this ALL the time and there is no good asking because the staff are always too lazy 'Oh I don't know.. I don't think it will be reduced'. Pop into Sainsburys.. they always have awesome reductions and the Tescos next door :D Happy Rudolph day special K ♥♥

    rufusdog Alwayrs hard working and putting me to shame.. what a list girl!! I hope you give yourself some time to relax today xx

    Goochie So sorry you have got to put your day on hold but Rudolph day is NOT for everyone and some people like to partake closer to the time. Not everyone is insane like me :rotfl: I hope you find some happiness soon and if not.. just keep striving towards those starbucks gingerbread lattes.. it won't be long now xx

    Mhagster i could SO go to a chinese all you can eat RIGHT now!! OMG heaven!! I hope you have a wonderful time being SO SO young and carefree :D Put all your friends to shame ;) Won't be long till we're counting down to 41. Hope your party plans are coming along great.. you just HAVE to share pics with us soon :)
    :xmastree:Self Certified Christmas Addict:xmastree:
  • jamtart6
    jamtart6 Posts: 8,302 Forumite
    Each bit IS already in a different colour LOL Usually I just link to my Rudolph day post in the first post so that it doesn't make the first post look so long and daunting to newcomers. I'll get over it though
    But but but but but but... don't you like my rainbow first post?? :( Sorry I knew I'd upset you :( It was early! That's my excuse! :D:o I just thought it was easier to see every different fun thing like that. You can change it back next thread :o

    :ABeing Thrifty Gifty again this year:A

  • jamtart6
    jamtart6 Posts: 8,302 Forumite
    Jammy Did you see the bit in the Rudolph day I did for you :D Saying Jammy does us little money challenges in the month... you're all set to go and I am going to make a big effort with whatever you ask us to do this month. Merry christmas hun xx

    I did! I was going to post one today but thought it would take the shine off Rudolph day so I shall wait a little while :) thank you

    :ABeing Thrifty Gifty again this year:A

  • pinkladymel
    pinkladymel Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    jamtart6 wrote: »
    But but but but but but... don't you like my rainbow first post?? :( Sorry I knew I'd upset you :( It was early! That's my excuse! :D:o I just thought it was easier to see every different fun thing like that. You can change it back next thread :o

    You ain't upset me, I just couldn't be bothered to go into advanced mode and I don't really know how to do smileys without it. Actually I quoted you so I was in advanced mode. Hmm.. i dont know.

    There won't be a next thread because after starting this one you decided to inform us that we didn't need to start a new one after all!! :rotfl:

    Oh.. and my post was all colour blocked into each individual bit.. your post actually contains LESS colours!! LESS
    :xmastree:Self Certified Christmas Addict:xmastree:
  • Shelley3774
    Shelley3774 Posts: 1,145 Forumite
    Well girls its all over :( my beautiful spotty friend went to sleep at 1215pm in my arms. It was very peaceful and the vet who came to the house was so lovely and understanding she even stroked my arm and reassured me we were doing the right thing. It was so sad and my dad and brother were inconsolable but I was so glad that I held her in my arms and cuddled her till the end. I caught my little one this morning standing in the bay window with a telescope when I asked him what he was doing he said " looking for the spotty cloud that Abbie is going to" aww bless he's only 3, it really made me cry xx

    I really wish I didn't have to go to work tonight I could do with a night at home - OH wants me to phone in sick as he and the children are poorly, Jake has just been sent home from school ill too :(

    Sorry if I can't reply to everyone but my brain is very foggy :(
    Little Miss Chatterbox
    :p
    :smileyheaMum to Jake and Harri
    :smileyhea
  • pinkladymel
    pinkladymel Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    jamtart6 wrote: »
    I did! I was going to post one today but thought it would take the shine off Rudolph day so I shall wait a little while :) thank you

    nah keep it coming Jammy.. hit us hard :j We love getting your prompts :T
    :xmastree:Self Certified Christmas Addict:xmastree:
  • sylphraven
    sylphraven Posts: 700 Forumite
    (((Shelley)))
    I'm glad you had a nice vet, we're all here when you need us & you can PM me any time xx
    You cant take a step forward with both feet on the ground
  • pinkladymel
    pinkladymel Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    Well girls its all over :( my beautiful spotty friend went to sleep at 1215pm in my arms. It was very peaceful and the vet who came to the house was so lovely and understanding she even stroked my arm and reassured me we were doing the right thing. It was so sad and my dad and brother were inconsolable but I was so glad that I held her in my arms and cuddled her till the end. I caught my little one this morning standing in the bay window with a telescope when I asked him what he was doing he said " looking for the spotty cloud that Abbie is going to" aww bless he's only 3, it really made me cry xx

    I really wish I didn't have to go to work tonight I could do with a night at home - OH wants me to phone in sick as he and the children are poorly, Jake has just been sent home from school ill too :(

    Sorry if I can't reply to everyone but my brain is very foggy :(

    It's hard to have a family that is relying on you when you need time for your own head and thoughts. Perhaps going to work would be a good thing so that you can get some time alone to think whilst doing your job like a robot. You held your spotty friend until the very end and you know how peaceful and how happy she was. You gave her a gift and put her above your own heartache. She will be at peace now instead of struggling through every day in pain. The kids always make everything feel 10000 times worse as they're so innocent and say the most special things.

    I hope you are ok xx
    :xmastree:Self Certified Christmas Addict:xmastree:
  • bunbun2
    bunbun2 Posts: 3,540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    mel thanks for a fab rudolph day post. I am going to try and make my Christmas cards this year so will look at buying some papers/embelishments/etc in the sales (a bit late I know but cards are something I find it hard to do in advance but I will try!)
    I have sent my mobile phones off to love2recycle and am waiting for the money. however that has to go towards the boys' cub camp (2 x £50:eek: ) so Christmas will have to wait a bit longer!

    sugarspun enjoy your scan tomorrow - it really is an amazing thing:j

    rufusdog well done on everything you have done so far - you are flying through your list:T

    scattymam you are also well organinsed - that is such a fab idea of giving people purses and gift vouchers:T

    shelley - thinking of you - hugs

    rusty fab bargains:T

    ds2 will be back at school tomorrow and I am off to Asda to see if they have reduced the mother's day things
    saving for ds2's summer international scout camp - £200
    £60 deposit paid :j £100 paid:j £40 paid:j
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