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

ReformedShopaholic

Thanks Feisty will look into that.

Snugglebunny-thats is hiliarius(sp) can't stop chuckling about it. O/h keeps asking me what I am laughing at.

Betsie2010

Snugglebunny and Freespirit it must be catching. I've had 2 door handles go and both had to be broken to gain access. So now both kitchen and dds room can only be closed with socks locking them!!
Then the lounge door closed and the side table must have moved slightly. So with a dog and lit fire on the opposite side of the door we had to barge thru....
Well tax return done and filled....all done for another year.
Feel low today tho as had an e mail run I with ex - he's supposed to increase the maintenance payments once a year by rate of rpi and every year he kicks off. It's all part of the Court order but he always Liam's he can't afford it. Wouldn't mind but he's a GP and I'm self employed with tax credits top up. Now he's threatening to go back to Court, which he can afford and I cant. Anyway according to CAB the household income would be taken into account and as he's re married I don't think he's thought about it. Sorry to sound off but it makes me feel physically sick having to deal with this every year.

Feisty - have you tried g store or Athena on line?

Trendyjenny

Hugs to everyone x

freespirit66

SNUGGLEBUNNY & BETSIE2010 what are we like? :rotfl:What is it with door handles ha ha. Snugglebunny at least you had the brains to sort it, i just sat here all day (am not practical at all). Betsie2010 sorry you are having a hard time with your ex at the moment, and to have to go through it every year, sending hugs to you.

Nanamia

Been AWOL a few days lovelies I've missed you all!
Bunbun, I too love lakeland although my DH avoids it like the plague, apparently I spend hours staring into space at shelves etc- ha imagine.
You did so well on the car purchase and been able to haggle loads of add ons. Sounds fab, hope you are enjoying driving it.
Petulia out of lurkdome you come my lovely hi weve missed you! you've got to stay out and chatter x
Eljaycock so sorry you we've poorly for your birthday although your treat sound fab. What a lovely DH you have.
Feisty hope face book and etsy are keeping you busy:) still thinking about a quote- I'd like a family tree but our family is complicated (DH has an elder daughter from previous relationship and no contact with her so don't really want to upset him) tricky really.
Arrghh to the management company isn't it always the way one step forward two steps back! Still even with that you are still on the up:)
I agree with ruth_honey keep an eye out for pictures in B&M or home bargains that you can use the frame. Will keep my eyes open. xxxxx
Trendyjenny glad you are feeling a little brighter, be kind to yourself please. X
Kayandy don't be so hard on yourself, you've achieved loads since we've know you You are such a kind, caring person with a wise head for one so young. You keep house(heaven knows all that entails- and do it MSEly), look after you BF (which at times can be a challenge) are a wonderful daughter and a fabulous big sister -I know people who would give their right arm to be able to say they'd accomplished all that If you like a list of goals etc then by all means do them but remember baby steps. Little improvements each day/ week/ month soon add up. From little acorns giant strong oak trees grow. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, I'm waiting for news xxx
Betsie how wonderful a new niece another beautiful princess in the world xxx

Nanamia

Rang DSiL yesterday wooo hooo she's well enough to use her mobile I can not believe the improvement in her, she's such a superstar. She has been transferred to the rehab unit, wher she has to get up and dressed everyday - they are really concentrating on the physio and pushing her ready for home. DD bless her, messages today to say she was going to buy her a new outfit as she's lost so much weight ( she wanted a little advice cos DSiL has a ileostoemy bag now) I thought that was such a caring thing to think off. She is a darling (absence makes the heart grow stronger ha) x

FeistyFidget

Oh nana, that is awesome! I bet you are both counting down the days until you are reunited again!

Facebook is going well, as is etsy - another valentines card sold last night will definitely have to work on more stock! I really feel buoyed by this small success!

Thanks for the tips re frames - will keep my eyes peeled! X

Nanamia

Well I am and I'm not if you know what I mean. DGD is already saying please don't go to both DH and I it's gonna be a toughy all over again:( Then again DD and her family are in the UK and my beloved DSiL I know we will be back here in Oz but the fare is so expensive. Hey ho still get a couple of weeks I think so trying not to think about it but on the other hand need to prepare DGD if that makes any sense. X
Well done feisty you so deserve all the success that's winging its way to you xxx loving watching that balance rise x

Betsie2010

Glad you're having such a good time Nanamia
Just enjoy the time with your dgd

Bet your weather is better than here tho!

Nanamia

Thanks Betsie I'm hiding from the weather really. Air con indoors is brill and in car trying not to go in the sun. The sun and I don't get on. Ha but DH loves it he's got a brilliant colour already. Think I will be bringing him home kicking and screaming x