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

pigpen

my mother is getting.. a B&Q voucher and a large bag of compost and a mini Christmas tree.. I made a decision!!!


OH's prezzie arrived finally.

FeistyFidget

I may have under estimated just how emotionally exhausting packing up the shop was going to be We have no space to store it, other than giving it away we aren't going to be able to shift furniture (listed at 75% off and still no takers) I would just like it all to be over now please.

In fact, I may even sell the bloody place for a few hundred just to get shot!

Nanamia

Mrsinvisible we would be awesome, from a distance we are merely brilliant Your prep is all coming together in perfect timing isn't it Have you a countdown till your visitors arrive? xxx
Choccymoose oh my word, your adventure sounds amaze balls hehe. So much so I've started a pot to save to go next year, hopefully. Think we'd probably need to stay over so will take some planning, but be worth it. Well I say next year DGD2 isn't impressed by the film yet but I will work on it xxx
KMN how was your Nan? Hope you are feeling better and the pain has gone. And you manage to register at the drs ASAP so it done!!! Under orders. I will be checking! Hope OH returned from his walk too X
Bunbun stick with it it's worth it. Sains bobs do the best sugar free custard too (DH has tested them all) xxx
Wuvvie wooo hoooo I'm so pleased you sound so much more positive. Go you. I bet DS and DH are glad to have you back xxx
Pixtotts love your tree Hope you were done in time! xxx
Gettingtherequickly ooh I love a panto. I'd like to have seen Jo Brand, I bet the innuendos were flowing xxx
Feisty slow down. Pleeeeaaassse. Remember your new mantra? Right, stop reassess and do what needs to be done. And well done you look how that deposit is growing healthily again xxx
JJ hello my Festive Princess glad to see you I'm sending lots of shunt working vibes your way, it'll keep on working if it knows what's good for it! And under no circumstances get poorly enough to be hospitalised now. Last year was bad enough. Much as they no doubt love you in there they can manage without you ! xxx
MKGIRL aww I saw iron the news. What a shame. So many disappointed families and broken dreams xxx
Linky Pashmina Queen your trip sounded very festive. I thought bugsy Malone but googled and couldnt find a fingers haha just a musician of that name. Simple now you've explained it I had a costa yesterday too but mine was delicious DGD2 had Black Forest hot chocolate, DD had Chocolate orange (I just had a skinny latte!) yum xxx
Chrissy poor thing, having to do the drive you aren't keen on and in the dark. I must admit I love it when it's dark, probably because I'm the passenger You DD is going to love it, she's had such a tough year, she so deserves it xxx
Msgigglewick I've missed you, I've been thinking about you. It's getting exciting now isn't it Your days and treats sound fab. Enjoy xxx
his missus I love your hampers, they are going to love them xxx
Orkney Star wooo hooo well done xxx
Ameyturtle Woo hooo, so almostly nearly done xxx
Lauhen rules are rules, if you've delurked you have to stay out hiya, we really are a friendly bunch. Only one or two bite X
Mrs M DSs costume sounds brill. You are so creative xxx

Nanamia

Freespirit sister from another mister, I hope you've had the most amazing time. I can't thing of anybody who deserved it more. I know you'll be shattered but I'm excited to hear all about it. I've missed you xxx

Ameyturtle

I feel Sad, and excited and rushed all at the same time.

And the usual toffee pavlova hasn't made me feel better.

I think I'll go to bed and read for awhile maybe that will help.

Love and hugs to all xx

freespirit66

:bdaycake:HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUNBUN :bdaycake:
:bdaycake:HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSYGIRL :bdaycake:

Hope everyone is well and had a good weekend x

oh NANAMIA i have had the most wonderful time thankyou, and you are right i am shattered, we havent stopped walking, which is a shock to my body :eek: the only bad thing was my b****y trapped nerve played up really bad, but DD1 just kept plonking me in Costa or Starbucks :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:the market was really good, its the 5th one i have been to and it had different stalls than the others which was nice, its a big one quite spaced out, but it was lovely, really busy but we got to see every stall no pushing and shoving to get near anything, with a really nice atmosphere, it did pour for the first bit, we got soaked so we went and had something to eat, and when we came out it had stopped and was much nicer to walk round. Then we went back to hotel and put hair and face masks on then today we had a bit of a lay in and went shopping in the Bull Ring and naughty DD1 had been saving up and treated me to new make up, perfume and a cardi, i was thoroughly spoiled then we had lunch and made our way home, the hotel was right central to everything so that was great. I feel like i have had a good break. Need to catch up on here now, might do it in the morning i can hardly keep my eyes open, hope you had a lovely time at the panto, what did DGD2 think of it?

Nanamia

Aww I'm so pleased. It sounds fab DD1 is a real credit and of course DS arranging to look after the dog. You deserve to be spoilt rotten, hope you are going to have a couple of lazy days now to catch up. Don't want you burning yourself out before the main event xxx

The panto was brilliant. We loved every minute of it. DGD2 was shouting out and singing. We had a great time, stopped for costa on the way back too very festive. This morning I went to the dress rehearsal of dear next door neighbours middle one who is six. She was amazing, made me cry of course, she was the donkey who narrated the play and had a few solo songs too. She sat bolt upright and looked most professional Watch out xfactor. They three children are all adorable, see blessed again xxx

Night night sleep well, I will catch up with you tomorrow xxx

junior_j

I want to cry just wrote a long post and done all personals despite it being 6am I've been awake for almost 24 hours!!!

Love and hugs to all for now

mrsinvisible

JJ oh, no! don't cry, just get some sleep! keep that shunt shunting and stay well, we will make up the words so don't worry. You are an inspiration to many of us, I know, as an oldie, I often think that if the young ones are as courageous and as positive as you, our planet will be in safe hands.xx
Nanamia glad you enjoyed the panto, (oh, yes, you did!)
Feisty, let it go, enjoy your hubby, and remember your resolution.
This time next year you will have almost forgotten it all. Giant hugs and stuff to you, wish l could help.
Yes, Nanamia the countdown has begun, in 3 days they will be here and l will be soooooooooo excited!!!!!!! Oh, DS1 announced on Skype that he has stopped eating meat, rather threw me, l will have to rewrite the cookery script, and adjust the quantity volume!
Off to get DGS up for school, it is his carol performance this afternoon, tears all round, frozen to face in the cold cold cold church!
I will take my hottie bottle.

Own_My_Own

It's the first Tuesday I have had off work for like ever !!! Not counting my one weeks holiday in the summer and one week at Christmas.

So my first Tuesday at home to do want I please and I can't be bothered to do anything. I had all these plans and here I am still in my PJs. The dog is just looking at me because we had normally had our morning walk by now.

My head is telling me to get cracking but my body isn't co-operating.

I have a list of things I was going to do and it's not getting any shorter.