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

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PeppaPig not off the mark at all thanks for thinking of me. I do have a tens machine that I used before the operation. The physio has just told me to start using it again so I will be dustng it off and whapping it on. You got some fantastic bargains on that car boot!

SnuggleBunny8 Thanks for the gentle hug, am feeling better thanks and am more positive. Pain has a habit of creeping up and biting me in the backside but am on top of the meds again now. I think change is hard for everybody to adjust to. Sending big hug. I think its us mums that find the separation more difficult than the kids. My 3 yr old starts nursery this week and im dreading it! She will love it but I will miss her terribly. Thanks for the heads up with choccies at sainsburys. Looking for bits to make my kids their own selection box. They have a Christmas tin I fill every year.

FreeSpirit66 Thank you for your comments. Im having more good days than bad so Im happy with it. I started slimming world last week so first weigh in is weds morning. Got acupuncture tomorrow and then im going to start swimming. Im determined that I will get off these painkillers.

Nanamia Thank you so much for the kind words, im feeling a lot better now. I love this board for the support and fun we all have. The gift you made your friend sounds amazing. Really thoughtful and irreplaceable.

Poppygirl im the same with chocolate but im so determined to get 2 stone off before christmas that i happily bought the kids some bits today and didnt "try" a packet before i put it away:rotfl:

Went to home bargains with my friend and got

nemo expandable flannel 19p
Fyrflyz toy 99p
http://www.buyforlessonline.co.uk/p-1991-nytfyr-red-white-leds-fyrflyz-vivid-imaginations.aspx?CAWELAID=1257306522&catargetid=220011270000003775&cadevice=c&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CLuD-K-nvrkCFcfJtAod0QIAVw

from B&M I got a lovely Love is all you need plaque reduced to 50p as one of the hearts was missing, have just sounded it down and now you cannot tell there was ever one there.
Also got a solar powered dragonfly for £1 for my mum or dads garden, cant decided which yet
Also got 2 keyring toys that make farty sounds for the kids stockings for £1 each.
Picked another designabear teddy up today with a superhero outfit for my other nephews present. so thats another 2 people off my list done now!

Hi to all newbies and hello to the ususal crew, am off to get some washing done.

Nanamia

Freespirit argh oh no, what a blooming nightmare. Such a shame about DSs Harry Potter book sounds like its irreplaceable Ring the housing I'm sure DS would deal with the workmen- let them deal with it!
I was just about to ask about the drs then read down to hear what had happened this morning so I will let you off gentle (till tomorrow) xxx

Feisty you poor thing, why is it such a bad week? Can we help at all? Sending hugs xxx

Linkiepie was it Bents garden centre? It's the most magical place I've ever been Can not wait xxx

Quidsy need to make myself a list, can sneak it in with my shopping on Thursday x

Ameyturtle ouch re the wasp sting. They are angry little things at this time of year aren't they Im really disappointed to have missed out on the weekends tv programmes! Nobody to blame but myself Sounds like I'd have loved them. Do you know the chocolate mans name? Maybe I can find something on YouTube x

Snugglebunny sounds like I need a sainsburys list too Those new Christmas lines sound gorgeous. Thank you x

I'm a big Nigella fan too, could kick myself for missing it but only got free view upstairs and it was such a busy weekend.
Still I might be able to find a few episodes online xxx

0462 wow you are on a roll Im a slimming world girl too. Well I've actually never been to a meeting but I follow the plan. Managed to loose 2st 10lb since the end of Feb slowly does it but it is coming off. I'm down two dress sizes and bra sizes and in medium knickers so feeling good We can encourage each other. I weigh in on a Monday usually but did Sunday this week so I could enjoy fish and chips at the seaside for my weigh in day treat yesterday Good luck and drink loads of water xxx

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Nanamia wow that is fantastic weightloss. I hope im doing the diet right because if I am its going to be a fab weight loss journey as I have not been hungry at all yet. I will let you know my weight loss on weds, encouraging each other is a fab idea thank you x

Forgot to post that in home bargain they had a build a bear teddy in a tin like this
http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/store/[new]-WEB-GLITTER-TEDDY---HT/productId=prod10640023

it said RRP £14.99 but it was £4.99

Freespirit Oh no! that is such a shame, I hope most of the stuff drys out. Hope your son will deal with the workmen for you. I have started to flush when in social situations. Never did get embarassed before but they think its something to do with the tablets. Once i start flushing(turning red like im embarrassed) I actually start to get embarrassed and make the blushing worse until my whole chest neck and face are bright red. It makes me dread stepping foot outside the door.

Linkiepie I think nanamias right that it was bents as I was going to take the kids last year but never got round to going but its definately on this years list of things to do

GlamGirlie

Does anyone have an idea when the Boots weekly Christmas deals start again, please?

FeistyFidget

Freespirit what a nightmare! You poor thing I really hope your son manages to deal with the workman - my washing machine is always available, but I think that the petrol cost may not be worth it Craft fair was best sales yet, but still only £25 for 9 hours work lol. Still, at least it wasn't a loss

Nana, what a lovely idea about the weight watchers cheering on - it really does help when you have support! I foolishly agreed to cover a colleagues shifts Wednesday to Friday (finishing at 5pm instead of 1pm) and of course one of my own nurses is now not available so having to cover her day tomorrow. I know that it sounds like I am complaining about working 'normal' hours, but when I get in I have to make orders, respond to messages, network, do accounts, pay staff etc and that stuff usually takes longer than my actual 'working' out of the house stint in the morning.

But I am no-longer glum as I took your advice and have put in an offer for the shop that was accepted Best news is I will not be in any debt, and should hopefully have enough money left over to put a few hundred into the deposit Have also figured that if I take on an employee to cover 10am to 2pm then I can carry on working at my agency placement which will pay for the employee and the rent for the month too! I am very excited

LINKYPIE2009

Thanks Nanamia - I think that's the place...so looking forward to it....

fevertotell

afternoon all :-) sorry i've not posted much, life has been manic, my son is 7 tomorrow so just done last minute shopping/wrapping etc.

i'll be back with you properly as of next week...but will lurk-i do that very well!

Thank you all for the wonderful welcome, it is really appreciated :-)

I went to town today and card factory had LOADS of christmas stock in, i've brought my family xmas cards, really lovely ones most i paid was 99p! i only by 4 everyone else gets ones that the children do at school.

I'm sorry to hear all the bad news- floods, damage, illness, stress i hope you all get everything sorted and get to relax.

huge hugs!

mandco

john lewis have xmas stock online http://www.johnlewis.com/christmas/c5000025
quite liking this idea http://www.johnlewis.com/image-on-food-iced-gingerbread-advent-calendar-325g/p231600732

saw the xmas sweets in sains they have little white choc galaxy presents lot of bits in the 2 for £1 offer and all the tubes of sweets were £1.

Own_My_Own

mandco wrote: »

john lewis have xmas stock online http://www.johnlewis.com/christmas/c5000025
quite liking this idea http://www.johnlewis.com/image-on-food-iced-gingerbread-advent-calendar-325g/p231600732

saw the xmas sweets in sains they have little white choc galaxy presents lot of bits in the 2 for £1 offer and all the tubes of sweets were £1.

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Eta - so is the Superdrug Christmas link.

nicolax

http://www.johnlewis.com/buttonbag-make-your-own-advent-calendar/p230976566

I like the look of this! Has anyone done one before - are they easy?
Fancy making one but I'm not that creative - dont have a sewing machine either but could try and borrow ine