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

mrsinvisible

you've got allthe sun!!!!!! oh well, I will just have to wait for my turn.
There is plenty indoors to keep me busy, and I expect to have a visit from dgs, his dad and his other grandma. Fortunately we all get on well even during the breakup there was no hostility, which is good for dgs. Today he and his dad are relaying my patio, that is their project for this month, time together, benefit for me and exercise for them. Other grandma and I get on really well.
I'd better get dressed before they arrive, back later, xx

FeistyFidget

Dorset does seem to have stolen the sun today MrsInvisible

I was brave and ventured out on a solo bike-ride Will link in a blog post later (when it's done) but just wanted to share how lovely and enjoyable it was

msgigglewick

Gorgeous in somerset too, i've cut the front grass and tidied it up, wash and hung some washing out, argued with candy crush saga lol dh has pinched my camera :O well actually its his but he hasn't taken more than half a dozen photos in the 3 years we've had it lol (its my hobby) i've asked for a new one for my bday so he's going to have that one back.... but my bdays not till the end of june :O

Spent yesterday afternoon looking through the american hallmark gold catalogues online... ohhh so wish we could get them here! not sure i really want to pay the postage but we'll see lol

FeistyFidget

As promised here is my bike ride trip

http://ramblingsofababymakingaddict.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/bike-ride-to-upton-country-park.html

craftymummy_2

Lovely day had by us, went out with hubby, daughter & her friend and even took our dog with us. Went on a train ride to a nearby beach, kids had a great time in the sea & sand whilst me and hubby just soaked up the sunshine. Chips & ice cream for lunch
Feisty - the paved area in Upton Country Park is a water fountain for kids. It gets fairly busy in school holidays great place tho. And glad you had a good time on your solo bike ride.

freespirit66

Evening everyone,
Well it sounds like everyone has had a good day it was 20 degrees here today, we had a lie in, then went to hobbycraft to get some cake decorating bits (disappointing), tescos to get the ingredients i needed (saw what i had bought in hobbycraft a blooming lot cheaper :mad:) i actually did some yellow sticker shopping and got £30 of food for £4.01 i was so chuffed , then came back did a bit more in the big garden tidy up then had a bonfire and burnt some of it.
FEISTY actually you will find this interesting out of the whole plane there were only about 8 - 10 kids and 3 of those were mine, it was mostly adults, read your blog, that sounded lovely, how fantastic finding your bike like that!
PRINCESSKITTY oh that is funny it being the same after all these years, the Pinkberry bush sounds lovely i might have to look for one, i have two blueberry bushes but never seen a pink one, good luck with the garden and veggie growing
MSGIGGLEWICK im intrigued by the hallmark gold catalogues i am going to have to google it
CRAFTYMUMMY that sounds like a good old fashioned seaside day, lovely, i think i am in need of one now
MONEYSAVINGMUMOFONE hope you are ok havent seen you on for a while

Nanamia

Think I've been AWOL for about a week now, popped on a few times but couldn't muster the energy to post:( anyway, I have returned

Thanks Freespirit for seeing what I hadn't even seen! Well and truly burnt out:( I've recharged my batteries (tried to) and prioritised a few things, been feeling very very low, weak and whingy so kept myself to myself:( I've seriously tried giving myself a good talking too but that blooming black dog will not move. But I will shake him off again and again !

Chrissy delighted to hear how your DD went on, have you started your battle with the LEA? Go girl, we are all behind you It will be so worth it for DD when you win. X
Mrsinvisible woo hoo your fights are booked you must be very excited, your trip sounds brill and to see your babies I will pass you in mid air somewhere as we fly out of Manchester on the 27th June - I will wave of course. You are such a lovely person, going out for lunch with your friend, it's the little things that really count. I love to hear of your gardening, I'm totally idle in the garden, had to do it when DH was poorly but didn't enjoy it. How did DGS and his dad get on today? I'm pleased you've finally got rid of that form, I know exactly what you mean, spending time dwelling on what DD can't do when you spend the rest of your life focussing on the positives of what she CAN do, it's very upsetting, still it's done now just need conformation that's its all gone through smoothly then you can both relax again xxx
Princess no wonder you married him what a lovely treat, afternoon tea. DD treated me to it a last week as a treat for reaching my stone award on my weight loss challenge! A lovely treat DH, DD, DGD2 and I
Feisty I've everything crossed for your DH this week, sending heeling vibes whisking there way to him and of course his super nurse Your bike ride sounds very energetic - go girl x
04 thanks for the pashmina tip off, I ordered on and am delighted to say its arrived and it lovely. I ordered as a snuggle blanket for the plane, it won't take up room in the flight bag and will be just perfect for our flight thank you (hate those blankets they give out on the flight)
Jakesbakescakes well done you on your slimming world journey - you really are doing so well. I hope you are feeling very proud of yourself another two pound off for me this morning so 18lb in all I measured out a pound of Lurpak today when I was baking amazingly I've lost 18 of those wooo hooo. Trousers are feeling very loose to, might be time to go down a size! (Thanks too for the kind words) xxx
Freespirit your DDs cakes looked amazing hope her hospital appointment went ok. You have been busy, baking, card making and gardening! Really hope you've enjoyed your bank holiday xxx

Nanamia

Yet again our posts crossed Freespirit
I find hobbycr@ft a bid blooming rip off too unless you get things reduced! Ebay is great for cake decorating stuff but you have to wait for the post person ! And of course lakeland I love it in there. DH treated me to a cake pop maker last week, I just love that shop

Nanamia

Moneysavingmumofone where are you? We miss you you know I don't settle if I've not "seen" you in a few days!
Linky you too I do hope you are not up that tree again!
Snugglebunny ????? Sending big hugs and kisses xxx
BBTHREE hope the recovery is going well xxx

freespirit66

Hi NANAMIA so glad you posted tonight, you poor thing, the thing is the more tired you are the less fight you have in you to get rid of the BD, so now your mission until the 27th June is to have lots of calm, me time, and throw the biggest stick for that wretched dog, so that it sods off :rotfl:what a lovely gesture your DD made taking you out to celebrate, and that is a brilliant weight loss when you are feeling so low, you should be so proud of yourself :T Yes i have learnt my lesson there i bought a pack of four coloured fondant icing packs it was £4 in HC it was £2.76 in Mr Ts i was fuming, i know i should have used ebay but i have left it a bit too late to rely on post times, but then my DD1 went in HC and came out with some card making bits for me that had been reduced and they were brilliant value?? Ooh let me know what you think of the cakepop maker my DD1 keeps saying she wants one, but i dont know if they are a gimicky thing that will get used once and then live in a cupboard in our house. Keep that chin up x