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

freespirit66

Evening everyone,
NITNURSE/GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY oh mine are totally safe loads of room, (thats one of the good things when you kick your ex out double the wardrobe space :rotfl:) i worry about money at the end of the year so if i see a pile forming it makes me feel better, then in December before i put them under the tree i do the ribbons and tags (just put initials on in permanent marker for now)
NANAMIA i am here!!!! Late as usual, oh im so sorry you are feeling so low, we have really missed you, i hope you do rest and just take some time out, DS went back today, we have had a lovely week, he needed time out now everything is finished for his course, he ended up coming down my workshop with me and made some cards, i couldnt believe it, he has a real flair for it, and he said it really chilled him out, soooo funny yes he has gone back with cakes, not long til you see your DS the days are going down, ooh by the way thankyou for my cake (my name is Debbie) its perfect :rotfl:i absolutely adore your cakes. I know exactly what you mean about stairs, we have lived in a bungalow for nearly 14 years, if i see steps now i panic!!
MRSINVISIBLE hope you get your forms sorted for DD :mad: i better not say anymore
PRINCESSKITTY hi, welcome back, hope you have both had the time of your lives
CHRISSYG i still havent managed to get to Harry Potter studios i cant wait to see it all, glad you had a fab time

Nanamia

Freespirit glad you are here I've missed you all too but couldn't muster the strength:( you are very welcome to the cake ha ha it was my friend who has just finished the radio/chemo therapy for her birthday on Tuesday - unfortunately she'd been rushed back into hospital with an infection (she's been in and out of hospital like a yoyo this past 10 days) but fingers crossed thanks to this treatment she will have plenty more birthday
I lovvvveee doing things with my boy too:) it's fab to have some time together isn't it. 61 days till we fly Should be able to keep my head above water till then! Can't keep on like this tho, got to try and get used to it- just don't know how! xxx

Nanamia

Has anybody heard from Snugglebunny or Pinksteps?

freespirit66

NANAMIA oh no your poor friend, it must be very worrying for her, and her little girl, hope she gets the right treatment and it has all worked, after all she has been through, dont be so hard on yourself, it still hasnt been that long, and was a major upheaval in your life, and because you are all such a close and loving family it makes it even harder, im sure it will get easier over time but it will take time, i said to you before my friends mum and dad are still like it and it has been 6 years, so its not you being silly, 61 its going so fast it only seems like 5 mins ago you said 79. No havent heard from PINKSTEPS, SNUGGLEBUNNY OR PINKNFLUFFY for a while.

greentiger

Happy belated birthday, Fairydust

FeistyFidget

Oh Nana, big hugs lovely - don't beat yourself up, this is something huge that will take time to adjust to!

I am in love with those cakes, you talented thing! I used to bake at least once a week, but now my kitchen is so small (can't open the dishwasher if both me and DH are in there) I just get too frustrated and stressed, the main thing for the new house is a decent sized kitchen!

Freespirit, so glad you had a lovely time with your son, talent obviously runs in your family Now you have learned how, I am waiting for some more pics

Well I already have four items for the shop made, five if you include the revised poster (complete with question mark) and am also trying to convert some of my papercuts into printed cards, but not too sure how that is going to happen If I can get them all photographed and listed tomorrow, I will actually have a head start on next weeks 7 listings

jakesbakescakes

Nanamia - your cakes are stunning..... the tank is brilliant!!! Hope you are feeling brighter and well rested. My weigh-in day is a weds - another 2.5lb off this wk - woohoo

Feisty - a girl on a mission - well done for cracking on with your shop makes - isnt it alovely feeling when you get ahead of yourself? Hope u manage some chill time too over the weekend makes me smile everytime u comment about your new 'house to be' keep focused and saving - you'll get there gorgeous xxx

bunbun2

hello please can I come back in? my life seems to be in limbo at the moment, drifting along. my OH is still off work and is seriously looking to leave teaching. He is hoping for some kind of payout which will make life much easier. He is looking to train as a vicar. he is very excited and at last sees light at the end of the tunnel. I am pleased for him as he is much happier but I am very apprehensive too. he can't start the training till 2014 so will have a year on supply teaching which will be unpredictable financially. at least the training will provide us with accommodation. some serious cut backs will have to be made.

nanamia your cakes are fantastic.

feisty I love your papercuts.

moneysavingmumofone well done for making the appointment with the dentist. hope you get the pain sorted soon

freespirit glad you had a good few days with your ds. well done for getting back into your craft room

sorry I haven't mentioned everyone...I didn't make notes and my mind has gone blank. I will try and keep up...

girlinayellowdress

Hi, I'm back!!!

i now have a 101 posts to catch up on.

i was in a bit of a rut and didn't want to bring everything down but much better now and looking towards christmas prep.

We also have a new addition, this is Teddy and she is now 14 weeks

bunbun2

Pinksteps wrote: »

Hi, I'm back!!!

i now have a 101 posts to catch up on.

i was in a bit of a rut and didn't want to bring everything down but much better now and looking towards christmas prep.

We also have a new addition, this is Teddy and she is now 14 weeks

pinksteps she is absolutely gorgeous. how is your ds?