*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

nic2075

Evening, been super busy, my days just disappear.

Happy birthday Fiesty and Picnmix xxx

Just read about your fire experience Freespirit, sounds scary, glad you are all ok x

I still have a few items to buy. Mainly my Oh. No idea what to get him

pinklady1985

evening all hope everyone's well came in here hoping to find my xmas spirit!
its gone!!! never felt like this, this close to xmas just want to scream and keep crying at everything and cant blame all of it on pregnancy hormones!

Having an early xmas lunch tomorrow for all of hubbys dads side so have to cook for 15-17 people, just made mince pies which smell yummy, need to keep everyone's mitts off until tomorrow afternoon now!

Crowdpleaser

Oh no not a stag, typical your favourite things always get broken first, hope you have a lovely day in london tomorrow with DD x



Oh crowdpleaser what a fantastic video to show DD when she is older, and such a pretty name x[/QUOTE]


Thank you. I like it too it is nice to be able to look back and think about her first proper xmas not tye one where she was head to toe in wires! Xxx

freespirit66

OMO my tasks for next week are:
1) Buy frozen party food
2) Finish and wrap pots of gold
3) Write list for final shop

See you all Monday evening, hope you all have a good couple of days x

mandco wrote: »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIESTY & PICNMAX :bdaycake:

sorry been mia youngest is poorly again & has been very generous in sharing his germs so had next to no sleep yet another migraine and feeling like death warmed up.
seems to be lots of poorly los around at the mo so hope everyones little ones feel better soon
Freespirit glad your all ok must have been very scary
pigpen hope dd gets her move & you/ los are feeling better soon
nanamia so glad to hear the news for your nearly son has been positive
junior-j love the new hair
hanley glad you found a new car
choccymoose enjoy the polar express it looks amazing will have to keep an eye open to see if they do it again next yr
chrissyg hope your dogs ok. try amazon for ipad cases dd got one that was virtually the same as the apple own brand one for around 1/4 of the price
really gotta get a move on this wk as seems like I have loads left to do & still gotta put the rest of the decs up. guess its prob not as bad as its seems but need a mega clean/tidy as only managed the essentials this wk
task for next wk
sort out the xmas day sos(save our sanity ) box basically a little box with things like notepad/pen for keeping track of presents,scissors, screwdrivers in assorted
sizes esp the tiny ones, assorted batteries all those things you
end up frantically searching for
put up the rest of the decs
sort out xmas day/boxing day outfits (I know I brought some bits in the sale but cant find them :think:)
get fillers sorted into bags for each person before the kids breakup
get 2 more scratchcards & make up pots of gold/jewels

MANDCO thankyou

nic2075 wrote: »

Evening, been super busy, my days just disappear.
Happy birthday Fiesty and Picnmix xxx
Just read about your fire experience Freespirit, sounds scary, glad you are all ok x
I still have a few items to buy. Mainly my Oh. No idea what to get him

NIC thankyou

pinklady1985 wrote: »

evening all hope everyone's well came in here hoping to find my xmas spirit!
its gone!!! never felt like this, this close to xmas just want to scream and keep crying at everything and cant blame all of it on pregnancy hormones!
Having an early xmas lunch tomorrow for all of hubbys dads side so have to cook for 15-17 people, just made mince pies which smell yummy, need to keep everyone's mitts off until tomorrow afternoon now!

PINKLADY im not surprised if you are pregnant and cooking for that many people tomorrow, id be crying :eek: no seriously, i remember cooking for 8 on xmas day when i was 6 mths pregnant and my ankles were so swollen by late afternoon i could hardly walk, sending you hugs my lovely x

OrkneyStar

Hi everyone, What a lot of posts since I last came in here! You have all been busy, typing at least .
I panicked today and bought mum another Christmas present as her scarf was just not happening! And of course the panic buying urged me on, so much so that I sat and knitted the last 25% or so of the scarf (80 rows of lace knitting, with 73 stitches each row!- the whole thing is 320 rows of 73 stitches!), grafted together the two sections, and then washed and pinned out to shape. It has grown in length now it is washed (was hoping it would- pattern 'opens out'). Phew. So once that is dry, tomorrow, I can wrap it and the other present, plus niece and nephew things and get them posted on monday!
DH was paid on Fri, so did a big shop of some of the extra bits we'll need in for Christmas, leaving only the fresh bread/veggies/fruit to get nearer the time.
I also made a meal plan to use up a lot of the 'random stuff' in the freezer which will 1. save time and faffing at tea time, 2. use stuff up, 3. make space! Quite happy with that.
Also took DS to see the reindeers that are at a local shop right now, they also have the most massive rabbit we have ever seen! DS enjoyed it, but we had to head back home to our town, so DS could have lunch and then go to his last swimming lesson of this term (was only 4 weeks as the pool was being re-tiled- he is back after the holidays!).
Monday is his school party and he needs to take his nativity clothes (which is just antlers as he is a narrator and they've to wear uniform and a head decoration!), nativity on Thu aft (when I am going) but also need to take him down at night for the evening show!
He enjoyed his disco last thur, and tomorrow they will be practising the sunday school song and actions.....it's all go.
Next week will be, dealing with all that, wrapping, other knitting now scarf done, house-tidying and hopefully some chilling in prep for the big day next week!
Hope all are well and not feeling snowed under with things.

Nanamia

Linky hope you have a very good time tomorrow and pick up your festive spirit. I know you nickname Robbie "Fingers Malone" but I'm old and don't get it:( please explain ha. I do hope you can replace the broken stag, blooming typical. xxx
Crowdpleaser bless her, what a start she had. My DS was a scbu resident for a long time not something you ever forget. But so proud to see him now aged 30 Thank you for the candy sleigh advice, today was supposed to be my last Christmas messing day, so they may have to wait for next year. I'm sure DH will manage the chocolate anyway xxx
Mrsinvisible you never fail to make me smile my lovely, I do wish we lived nearer. Go you, you are turning into quite a business woman xxx
Picnmix aww sorry your birthday isn't turning out to be birthday ish, you are very welcome to share mine in July but nobody has a Christmas tree ! xxx
Chrissy oh poor dog, hope he doesn't end up needing an op Did Argos arrive ok? I think it's a great idea to send DH to "meadow hell" haha. I didn't brave any shops today, froze at the football instead, thinking of all the things I could've been doing! xxx
Quidsy I do like the sound of your new toy you sound really quite relaxed- perfect xxx
Pixtotts how are you doing, are you pulling an all nighter, to get done? xxx
Murie so pleased things are better today for you all xxx
BettiePage hope you had fun and nothing toooooo embarrassing happened X
Pigpen did DHs box of presents turn up? Aww how cute of the littlies to whisper, bless them. I'd buy Jacob a dressing gown but then I am soft xxx
Wuvvie woo hoo. You are feeling festive. Well done and long may it last- well 3 weeks or so xxx
Ruth aha good idea. I've been waiting to watch the Christmas DVDs with DGD2 - as if I need an excuse! I will be following your lead She doesn't really like cartoon type films, thought I was going to have to wait till next year.. And thank you I'm enjoying Mrs Christmas have to ration myself tho xxx
Mandco there seem to be lots of poorlies at the moment hope you are both feeling better very soon. xxx
Pinklady aww bless you my lovely, be kind to yourself xxx
Orkney Star DS has a better social life than me bless him xxx

Well I've crawled into bed. Was hoping to have Christmas Done for 9am will set the alarm early and get a bit more done before the panto but won't be done done. But thanks to you lot and of course Linky I'm an awful lot nearer done than ever before. Wooo hooo. xxx

Nanamia

Sorry checking to see if I've managed to add a signature x

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Nanamia wrote: »

Chrissy oh poor dog, hope he doesn't end up needing an op Did Argos arrive ok? I think it's a great idea to send DH to "meadow hell" haha. I didn't brave any shops today, froze at the football instead, thinking of all the things I could've been doing! xxx


I was really impressed with the Argos delivery although i was expecting the usually big truck a white van pulled up at 12 o clock apparently Argos delivery some of their smaller items via Yodel.
i received a text saying my delivery slot was between 12 and 9 pm and he was here 12 on the dot , i know Yodel take a slating but this guy was friendly and polite.

The dog is going stir crazy he keeps looking at us then his ball ,he desperately wants to play fetch and its only day 2 of 14 that we cant play!!

blue_eyed_girl

Morning all,

Just popping in for an early morning catch up. Didnt get to bed til after 1.30 am and still woke up well before 5.00 am :eek: Got first wash load of the day on now.

Had a brilliant time at Durham Cathedral - it was truely amazing. Would love to think we could do it again next year. Had a little look around the shops before service (weather was a bit yucky). Then we set off to look for somewhere to have a meal and couldn't get over how busy it was and how many places were fully booked (you can tell we don't get out much ) - however we found a lovely little poshish place and the food was gorgeous (bit pricey but I told DH it will have to be an early xmas pressie). Made our way home around 10.00 pm and then I had to catch up with XFactor and Strictly before bed.

nanamia and freespirit - have a great time today (don't forget we want to hear all about it). Nanamia - love the siggy btw.

Going to church this morning and then I don't know what to do this afternoon but I really should do something

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday whatever youre up to.

b_e_g

Nanamia

Chrissy the poor dog fingers crossed tho it doesn't get any worse. It's good to hear something positive about deliveries, especially at this time of year xxx

b_e_g me too, I did set the alarm for an early start but I beat it! But then I'm excited (simple things) Yesterday sounds like a perfect Christmas treat, I'm glad you both enjoyed it. Thanks about the signature, DN made me a Christmas playlist on my phone and I heard the song yesterday, first thought Oooh that's Mary Poppins singing. Googled around a little and it's called the secret of Christmas. It's about us all on here xxx