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

freespirit66

Evening everyone, hope you all had good weather today, we popped to tescos this morning to pick up a xmas pressie i had ordered from direct, then i got a couple of half price bath soaks, shower gels and some exfoliating gloves for the girls stockings to put away, this afternoon we sat in the garden, it was quite windy but when the wind stopped it was lovely
GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY you will find them when its too late sods law aah that lipgloss sounds cute
MRSINVISIBLE aah thankyou about DD fingers crossed she will get what she wants one day, i bet you are so relieved to go away knowing DDs claim is all sorted it must be a huge weight lifted off your shoulders, hope you have a lovely time in china with DS and family, if you dont get on here between now and going
REBELHEDGEHOG :):):):)

Nanamia

Poppygirl if they are the tins I'm thinking of, I was going to do truffles or fudge in them (obviously I'm so blooming lazy I did nothing at all with them so am watching the replies for inspiration
Trendy I'm so very proud of you, I'm hoping you are proud of yourself too Getting to the gym was an achievement in its self then managing the rest too. Well done you xxx
Pinksteps what an exciting time for you all, it seems to be a win win situation. I'm so pleased for you all. How is DS? I'm desperate for news that he's dancing again xxx Christmas will be different and the first without your Darling Dad, but you will be together and helping each other move forward xxx (your dad must be so proud of you all)
Gettingtherequickly the lip gloss sounds so cute, I want one, no I neeeeed one
Mrsinvisible I'm delighted with DDs news, how wonderful to hear before your hols, what a huge relief, woo hoo. No need to think about it now for another three years They cause such stresses I know:(
I'm so excited for you, two sleeps, which airport are you flying from? Don't the last days of the countdown drag? I want to go nowwwww! Did you Skype this morning? I bet they are all so excited to see you too:) xxx
Freespirit hugs to your DD, so annoying something perfect must be just waiting for her, she just doesn't know it yet You are doing so well with your Christmas stash - when I come back from Oz I think I will post my list and as you'll be almost done then you can sort me out too

I'm driving myself a bit mad at the moment or madder I should say, serious cantbearseditus - it's near to our trip but not near enough for me to get a move on. Need motivation, but can't find it.

Had a great day today with friends in neighbours just in our gardens, unplanned fun with DD and DGD2 until the end of the evening when one neighbour who'd been drinking all day got silly (quite unpleasant - if I'm honest) I'd already started packing away cos he was getting on my nerves then he just turned on one of the ladys not nice at all:( some men just don't know when they've had enough!

Nanamia

Rebel woo hoo the countdown begins to hot up now x

FeistyFidget

Oh my goodness. Mrsinvisible and nana I can't believe it is so close! Where on earth has the time gone? - great news about dd mrsinvisible, they really do like to cause stress don't they! Nana sorry to hear about your stressful and unpleasant end to the evening

Well in true MSE style I tried to do a DIY hair dye stripping. The results aren't exactly awful BUT my hair now has major copper (refuse to call it ginger) tones to it and it has only lightened a bit - worse of all is the slight aroma of sulphur it's been left with well am off to a car boot sale with my parents (first outing with them this year) so am hoping DH copes while I'm away for a few hours!

Gettingtherequickly

Had a phone call from my aunt this morning, she is going to China on Sunday for 3 mths helping to set up a school to teach littlies English and she wants to borrow a suitcase, as get this, she has a 2 23kg case allowance. My brain went into overdrive, well, it would be a shame for my case to come back empty, wouldn't it?

Busy morning, cleaned my windows, done washing, shopping and baked 2 cakes, now go to do the rest of the housework

Rebel_Hedgehog

Nanamia wrote: »

Rebel woo hoo the countdown begins to hot up now x

Yes, we are nearly half way there. If the 2nd half goes as quick as the first it'll be Christmas real soon!

*Twinkle*

hi all, i dont post but i am a lurker
now we are below 200 i am getting excited, everyone knows me as a christmas nutter and moan how i enjoy getting ready for christmas all year round.
ive started my shopping and always on the lookout for a bargain.

FeistyFidget

Welome and congratulations for finally coming out of the closet Twinkle

Trendyjenny

Welcome twinkle x

freespirit66

Evening everyone, hasnt this weekend gone extra quick???

NANAMIA haha i will help you if i can do :rotfl:i wish i could be finished by the time you get back but i seriously doubt it :rotfl:, i know what you mean about australia its all you can think about but its too early to get sorted, what a shame it takes one person to ruin everyone having a lovely time, how was the other lady? I hope DGD didnt hear him!
FEISTY im sure you can carry your hair off as a new trend, just say that is how its meant to be :rotfl:hope your car boot outing was good, how is DH feeling now?
GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY ooh i bet you have a list already!!!:)
TWINKLE hello and welcome to the thread