Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2009- Santas Challenges

mary-op

Oh eck sarah -know how you feel............we had a leak from the bathroom right through to the front room a few years back and I always cross my fingers now if anyone has a bath..............not that it was an overflower bath that caused it -dodgy plumber.........but I still worry........lol
Always seems to be something with houses.

Well, got my dish of pebbles sorted (I hope), stuck guitar on and it hasn't fell off yet.............bit wary of little sign that says 'Neil Rocks'..........painted it onto a bit of thin slate and hoping it sticks to the pebble.
Hopefully, then that'll be that job done............now can't remember what else I was going to do................lol

sylphraven

scattymam1 wrote: »

eeeeehhh have u seen how mucky my walls are - (runs away in embarrassment...)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was too busy looking at the lovely watering can, you shouldnt have drawn attention to it hun, lol

Most of my walls are white, and like Sarah, I have a stash of paint for when they get really bad.

furrypig

wow scatty that is fab!

I also hadn't noticed the walls until I read your post!! Mine are quite similar at times and we were considering repainting last year so I bought some sugar soap to clean before we started. OH did that and the walls came up so well we didn't have to paint them at all!!

sarahf191979

One for the Cat Lover. Would be nice for any cat lovers, was thinking might get the kids a cuddly cat and print this off and scroll it for them to give to grandma...


On the first day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the second day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the third day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
seven pounds of catnip
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
eight dogs on leashes
seven pounds of catnip
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
nine frogs aleaping
eight dogs on leashes
seven pounds of catnip
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
balls of yarn all tangled
nine frogs aleaping
eight dogs on leashes
seven pounds of catnip
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
eleven mice a running
balls of yarn all tangled
nine frogs aleaping
eight dogs on leashes
seven pounds of catnip
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas my mistress gave to me
twelve toys from Macys
eleven mice a running
balls of yarn all tangled
nine frogs aleaping
eight dogs on leashes
seven pounds of catnip
six cans of sardines
five litter pans
four strutting birds
three quarts milk
two chicken breasts and
a pheasant under glass beneath the tree.

Courtesy of: www.santaclaus.com

sarahf191979

New Policy


Effective immediately, the following economizing measures are being implemented in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" subsidiary:
1) The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree, which never produced the cash crop forecasted, will be replaced by a plastic hanging plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance;
2) Two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be condoned. The positions are, therefore, eliminated;
3) The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves the French;
4) The four calling birds will be replaced by an automated voice mail system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long they talked;
5) The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional investors. Diversification into other precious metals, as well as a mix of T-Bills and high technology stocks, appear to be in order;
6) The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per goose per day was an example of the general decline in productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that, from now on, every goose it gets will be a good one;
7) The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes, thereby enhancing their outplacement;
8) As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching;
9) Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps;
10) Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords, plus the expense of international air travel, prompted the Compensation Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant as we expect an oversupply of unemployed congressmen this year;
11) Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music, and no uniforms, will produce savings which will drop right to the bottom line;
Overall we can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl, animals and related expenses. Though incomplete, studies indicate that stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.
Regarding the lawsuit filed by the attorney's association seeking expansion to include the legal profession ("thirteen lawyers-a-suing"), a decision is pending. Deeper cuts may be necessary in the future to remain competitive. Should that happen, the Board will request management to scrutinize the Snow White Division to see if seven dwarfs is the right number.


Courtesy of: http://www.santaclaus.com
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

kalojac

I've ordered all the stuff I need for "Space Bags", I will be doing these instead of the usual selection boxes for my 3 kids and 5 neices and nephews.

• Send you name to Mars Certificate - Free (done in a scroll)
• Name a Star Certificate - Free (done in a scroll)
• Toy telescope - 72p
• Glow in the dark stars - 56p
• Charlie and Lola Space Stickers to Decorate Bags - 31p
• Planet Sticker Sheets - 36p
• 2 x Mini Mars Bars - 22p
• 1 x Snacksize Galaxy - 19p
• 2 x mni Milky Ways - 24p
• Bag of Mars Planets - 33p
• Flying Saucer Sweeties - 13p
• Alien Parachuting Toy - 43p
• Brown Paper Bags (to be decorated) - 18p

Grand Total = £3.67 :j

I will get these organised and put away in a box this week, ready for xmas.

kalojac

Scattymam1 - your gift is beautiful, well done :j

sarahf191979

kalojac wrote: »

I've ordered all the stuff I need for "Space Bags", I will be doing these instead of the usual selection boxes for my 3 kids and 5 neices and nephews.

• Send you name to Mars Certificate - Free (done in a scroll)
• Name a Star Certificate - Free (done in a scroll)
• Toy telescope - 72p
• Glow in the dark stars - 56p
• Charlie and Lola Space Stickers to Decorate Bags - 31p
• Planet Sticker Sheets - 36p
• 2 x Mini Mars Bars - 22p
• 1 x Snacksize Galaxy - 19p
• 2 x mni Milky Ways - 24p
• Bag of Mars Planets - 33p
• Flying Saucer Sweeties - 13p
• Alien Parachuting Toy - 43p
• Brown Paper Bags (to be decorated) - 18p

Grand Total = £3.67 :j

I will get these organised and put away in a box this week, ready for xmas.

Great idea, bet they go down a treat, better than the usual 5 bars of choc for £2 odd

mary-op

kalojac - what a lovely idea........really different:T

sarah - love the funny bits from the santa site...........they're worth printing out and putting in a christmas folder as a present for some one.
And now my printer works.............!!!!:rotfl:
Foster daughter called, had a look and told me I'd got the cable plugged into the wrong hole on lap top.............:rotfl:It now works !! Well, did when she tried it out............I'm not attempting it today, be just my luck for something to go a bit pear shaped............lol

Pips_Mum

Kalojac - Thats actually helped me too as I am doing a space themed hamper for my Sci Fi nut OH. I had completely forgot about flying saucers sweets and milky ways. Thanks x x

Scattymam - Lovely flower can. Well Done x x

Sarah - Hope the indoor water feature has stopped? OH hit a nail through a water pipe whilst laying our bathroom floor the other week and we had it all dribbling through our light fitting!