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

Own_My_Own

PoppyGirl wrote: »

A laptop OMO - followed guidelines and tried a few different codes and combinatiions and nothing!!!

I bring the picture up I want to use then on the right hand side there are 4 yellow boxes. I press the 2nd one up. The one with IMG in it.

Is that what you do ?

PoppyGirl

Own_My_Own

PoppyGirl wrote: »

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PoppyGirl

Wooooohooo!!!

OMO - yes that's what I'd been doing, but then I'd been clicking on the wee picture icon here and copying the link there! Thank you for all your help, I just tried pasting it straight into the message and it's worked! Sorry for non Christmas photo folks as a test!

Own_My_Own

Not seen this posted anywhere ( I think ) but Tesco have 342 on small gifts until the 16th

http://www.tesco.com/groceries/SpecialOffers/SpecialOfferDetail/Default.aspx?promoId=A30836607

PoppyGirl

Would anyone be interested in doing a Secret Santa on this thread? Does anyone have experience of doing one on a forum before?

I have done one the last two years on another forum, and it works quite well as long as everyone who says they will send a gift does. It's not just random gift sending, it's to a specific person. You get a short list of questions about hobbies/allergies/favourites etc. then a list of Santas and recipients is drawn. You don't get a gift from the person you are send to, so it's secret! On the other forum we do it early before Christmas day and have an opening day where everyone shares what they've got and tries to guess who it's from!

craftymummy_2

Hi everyone,
Long time since I've posted but reading everyday.
Feisty - I've been to that shop before, it's lovely there. You're gonna make a fab job if running it with all your crafty bits. Will have to come and visit you...and if you're thinking about running classes then put my name on the top of the list!!
Well, life is slowly returning to normality with DDs bday out of the way last week (first day of her new school & birthday on the same day, she was excited but a bit scared too, she had a fab day tho ) then her birthday party: 6 girls making jewellery - they made gorgeous little bracelet with a lady and all had a great time. Now back into the full swing of school runs and getting my Xmas hat on. Met up with my Xmas-presents-making-friend today and started sorting out what we wanna make this year. Getting excited!! Been losing a few hours here and there on Pinterest in the evenings, there is just so much good stuff on that site. Wish I'd known about it when DD was smaller.
Big hugs to everyone who's needing them, hope those twinkling Xmas lights will brighten up your days.
104 days till Christmas!!

Poppygirl - secret Santa sounds good, didn't this thread do it last year?

mrsinvisible

Helloooooooooo its only meeeee at last I'm back. Have been lurking but for some reason, time/boring life/ no news/ busy helping friend set up her business and other friend get ready to start up after Christmas/ buddying bff who is doing a mindfulness course and needs support encouragement to stick at it, havnt posted. But have been keeping up to date.
Lordy its cold, and wet and miserable, need to Christmas things up.
Oh, am I the first to put up Christmas deccys? I have 3 conifers in pots, so when I removed the summer bedding plants I put solar fairy lights on them. They were lovely last night.
DD wants me to host an [EMAIL="Av@n"]Av@n[/EMAIL] party for her next week, wonder if it will be an occasion of festivity and fun or a flaming flat pancake. Can't say no, anyway, off now to look at a car with first friend hugs, congratulations and sympathy and I will try to be on regularly. xxxxx

Nanamia

Feisty I don't know how easy it would be regards rules and regulations but afternoon tea in your new shop would be perfect xxx

Snugglebunny your ideas are making me feel very festive thank you. You've convinced me I know neeeeeed Yankie candles in my life! I've half one left from few years ago as I wasn't that impressed- can't remember it's name but it's red! Think maybe need to give them another try xxx

Linky are such a superstar xxx But oh my word are you having a tough time at the mo these benefits/tax credit people are a joke

Poppygirl what a lovely thought -secret Santa, I'd be happy to join in Of course it'd need to be after Linky has whipped me into shape haha xxx Lovely photo too x

Mrsinvisible I can see you lurking haha you ok my lovely? I've missed you xxx

Nanamia

Aww there you are I must've been typing Mrsinvisible I haven't half missed your words of wisdom My little wise owl You are such a kind person helping and encouraging friend. I passed a house last week that also had twinkling fairy lights on three conifers, made DH go round the block again but couldn't work out if they'd been left from summer dining outside or were indeed my first set of Christmas lights this year Go you. I did have my first mince pie on Sunday so the festivities have begun xxx
Think your av@n party will be a huge success - fingers crossed for DD anyway, think they usually have nice bits for Christmas that usually sell out early so could be perfect timing xxx