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

kayandy_2

Hoya everyone I've not been on for a few months very thing has been kinda up in the air but all seems to have calmed now. I've cought up on the last 10 pages or so bit haven't even tried to go beyond that you guys can talk !! Sorry to hear all the sad news so hugs for that and congratulations etc where needed!! hope you are all okay x

Also can't remember who posted as was reading it at about 2am but someone said that their daughters friend has a rare cancer in his leg?? This is what my mil had last year when she had her leg off and she is doing increabily well she's 54 and didn't have any chemo or anything just the op and is fine she had her check up for her leg and lung last week and the doctor said with her having too agressive forms of cancer at her age and her smoking they didn't think she would make it but here she is still and not a trace of it coming back (touch wood) (she had her lung op in June and leg in sept) so I'm positive your daughters friend will be okay xx

Mrs_Cullen

Hi everyone haven't posted for ages but have been following, yd is home from uni all finished just awaiting results. She has a job at brum airport for now, strange having her home. Ed has been home this weekend dropping off more stuff for us to store when she goes off teaching in kenya for 2 years. We went to see the moody blues at the lg lastnight love concerts. Off to kos on wednesday for a week of relaxing. Xmas halfway there eek, not sure of plans yet, family always changing, no idea who will be where, scary really life changes so quick, easier when they were little n santa came a visiting.

Nanamia

Mrsinvisible happy holidays It's finally here, have the very best time with your family and share your joy with us when you get back I will still be reading and posting when I can from Oz (Internet is rubbish)
Gettingtherequickly I was blooming worn out reading your list never mind doing it- all this over exertion is not good for me ha x
Rebel you are so right, it's almost summer hols, when the schools go back in September next stop Christmas woo hoo.
Trendy you ok? How has your weekend been?
Feisty hope your hair has settled how was the car boot? Did DH manage ok without you. xxx
Twinkle welcome sounds like you are going to fit in just fine, I look forward to getting to know you and share in the festive excitement x
Kayandy good to see you we've missed you. How is your DBF and your little brother? Glad to hear your MiL is doing so well, that's truly amazing isn't it xxx
Freespirit I bet you are done by my return (8th August) then I can post my lists of people and you can point me in the right direction My friend/neighbour was ok today if still a little shocked, the bloke in question has done the walk of shame and apologised etc but for me he can apologise till he's blue in the face he showed a side I'd never seen before, hopefully won't see again! Then few hours later didn't I get into a row with a different and notoriously arguementative neighbour- I tried really hard not to get involved but she wouldn't leave it kept on and on then typical me I said way more than I should and am cross with myself:( argh I am really annoyed with myself:( despite reassurances from witnesses that I didn't let myself down I really felt that I had. Still tomorrow is another day, lets hope I can stay out of trouble xxx

Thankfully DGD2 wasn't witness to any of the bother, that may have been the final straw. xxx

Nanamia

Hiya Mrs Cullen our posts must've crossed, it's good to see you too xxx

FeistyFidget

Kayandy that is really re-assuring

MrsInvisible I hope you have a wonderful time

Nana there is only so much any sane person can take before reacting - I think you have probably done a lot better than most would in your position, don't let it get you down so much x

My hair was initially a lot lighter, but now seems to be reverting back to it's dyed shade as the days go by I'm really annoyed because the company states this will only happen if you skimp the rinsing time and I actually doubled the recommended amount! It's now only one shade lighter than I started - plan to do one more box at the weekend and then possibly complain to Superdrug if no joy.

DH is very, very slowly improving We managed to visit his parents Saturday and although he spent a lot of the visit asleep, it has improved his spirits no end

Car boot was wonderful - I managed to get a few bits for the craft fair for a lot under budget - only have about £8.00 left for materials which is a bit worrying, but I'll cope! After the first two fairs that I did, I have decided to only spend £30 on stall fees and set up for this one

PS a little peek for anyone interested to see my progressing nail skills

Sportsbi

OMG amazing post

Nanamia

Thanks Feisty that does help be back to read through properly but loving your nails xxx

girlinayellowdress

freespirit66 wrote: »

PINKSTEPS wow big life changes for all of you, but how perfect for you all, it sounds lovely, having your own space but also all of you being so close, good luck with it all, hows Teddy?

Teddy is growing heaps, shall try to get her still enough to catch another photo of her!

Nanamia wrote: »

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)

DS has his physio tomorrow to see if everything is progressing or if the tendons etc have tightened back up.

Feisty love your nails

msgigglewick

love the nails feisty! you all seem to have busy busy lives. same old here. dd1 has now finished all her exams and seems to have made friends with the sofa and her bed...

I've just finished making this lil fella, on request of my 3 yr old for a gingerbread man.... never associated him with xmas before but it was one of the first things my other daughters said lol

FeistyFidget

msgigglewick I love him! I have a bit of an obsession for gingerbread men, but they are reserved for Christmas only - my tree is growing quite the selection! In-fact I have a similar little chap here that my lovely friend crocheted for me a few years ago