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

icemice

Hi MSOOO - we could stand next to each other and have a full set of iritation!

Having another naffed off day as on the only week off work I will manage for a long time, the car is in the garage but has failed the MOT on things I really wasn't expecting. No idea when I will get it back yet or how much it will cost. I say 'leave' but I still have to go into work tonight and did on Tuesday via lifts from generous son and his girlfriend. A week 'off' but can't get out!

Own_My_Own

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

OMO-Your London trip sounds wonderful! What about adding in a trip to the Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 shop at Kings Cross Station? http://collider.com/harry-potter-platform-9-34-shop-kings-cross-station-london/ We're hoping to go there soon.

Thanks.:)

If your going up, you may be interested in this DIY HP Walking Tour.
It is where I found Hardy's sweet shop and the real Diagon Alley.

http://www.the-magician.co.uk/harry-potter-in-london.htm

Just found this ( to make things confusing)
http://www.londontown.com/LondonEvents/The-Scoop-at-More-London-Free-Festival/2eb21/

SwipernoSwiping

Catching up on back posts, busy life at home and buried my head in "get it cleared" - hopefully coming clear of it all now.
OMO - thank you for posting your London plans, its proved to me (and therefore hubby) that it can be done without breaking the bank. I can now involve eldest in collecting together places she wants to go. Most of them are under the free section I think

Despite being manic I managed to get another pressy for sorted for Christmas, (littlest now has a Love My Street post office via amazon. ELC selling them at £40+ Paid £10 for it! super happy about that) A theme sorted for two people. Both my sister and her bf are well into cosplay/steampunk. Antique shops here I come
I hope everyone is well, - off to catch up now!

moneysavingmumofone

icemice wrote: »

Hi MSOOO - we could stand next to each other and have a full set of iritation!

Having another naffed off day as on the only week off work I will manage for a long time, the car is in the garage but has failed the MOT on things I really wasn't expecting. No idea when I will get it back yet or how much it will cost. I say 'leave' but I still have to go into work tonight and did on Tuesday via lifts from generous son and his girlfriend. A week 'off' but can't get out!

That did make me laugh. Sorry to hear about your car, they are such pains sometimes!! Hope it doesnt cost too much to fix. xx

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Thanks.:)

If your going up, you may be interested in this DIY HP Walking Tour.
It is where I found Hardy's sweet shop and the real Diagon Alley.

http://www.the-magician.co.uk/harry-potter-in-london.htm

Just found this ( to make things confusing)
http://www.londontown.com/LondonEvents/The-Scoop-at-More-London-Free-Festival/2eb21/

Ooh thanks that looks very interesting! :j
We just came back from the park, my hands are still burning! It's so cold! Need to tidy up as my mum and brother are coming round tomorrow, can hardly move in DS' room at the moment let alone play in it! Need to make a space for the coffee table MIL gave DS too, erm thanks lol?! Its actually handy for him to play with his lego on but its really big! Better crack on..

girlinayellowdress

OMO love the super organised London holiday.

DS is now having to have his legs measured again next week as tendons are already tightening (not a good sign).

My new year diet has gone well and truly out the window and my scales have broken (not my doing......). Not sure if I want to buy some more when I know I don't want to see what I weigh. I may just put it down to a !!!!py few weeks and start my new year again. Which would mean having a New Year's Eve celebration with me and the bottle of cava I have in the fridge. I think I've talked myself into a plan.

As you were chaps!

Trendyjenny

Had a lovely day today x mate bought me spa day for Christmas x was Groupon voucher x
Spa lunch access to swimming pool and sauna then afternoon tea x and hot stone massage x exactly what I needed x

FeistyFidget

Trendyjenny, I try to squeeze in a spa once a year. It's my one big treat

Not feeling very motivated this week No work really done as focusing on clearing my Nan's furniture and trying to take it a little easy - just feel really tired all the time. I'm sure this cold weather is not helping! Spent an hour in a boiling bath earlier with a hot chocolate just because I was so cold and dirty from furniture sorting.

Trendyjenny

Hot choc in bath sound relaxing x
Little and often will get it done x
It can be emotional so that prob contributing to your lack of motivation x
Keep going x

Own_My_Own

Feisty I will be back with my spends, but I just have to tell everyone-


:j:j:j I JUST BOOKED LES MISERABLES :j:j:j

I got 2 tickets for the Friday night, right back in the gods, but they were only £29 each :T

The ones at the front are £108 each :eek:

I think I got a bargain. We will take our 99p binoculars.:rotfl:

Mrs_Cullen

Hi took my car for it's mot today, dropped it off at 12 it was booked in for 3 went to collect it at 5 they hadn't even done it. So annoying have left it with to do in the morning. Oh well least got some exercise walking back and forth. Hope it passes. Omo London trip sounds ace, and hello to everyone else. Makes my day reading this forum.