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

freespirit66

BABYBOO hello and welcome, i do all mine as i buy them now, as one christmas when the kids were tiny i tried to do it all in one go and put my back out :rotfl:i couldnt get out and about for a week! Never again!

PINKNFLUFFY im so sorry today went so awfully, well done to DD though for standing up for herself, dont get me started on men having affairs :rotfl:but they change overnight into selfish pr**ks and think its all about them, sod everyone elses feelings, i know how hurt you all must be feeling especially the girls, my kids wont speak to their dad, but at the end of the day its them who will miss out, my ex wont have the pleasure of being proud at DS graduation this year, sending hugs to you all and especially DD1

MRSHAYES (OUR INSIDER) thankyou for tip on mini stollen i love them

Own_My_Own

freespirit if the worse comes to the worse we could always make one. ( or two)


Deer
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cardboard-Deer-Head/

Stag
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Stag-Deer-Head-Wall-Hanging/

Moose
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Moose-Head-Wall-Hanging/

Nanamia

MoneyMaker thank you for the photo of the winter wonderland bar, Oooh it does look yummy doesn't it? Least I know what I'm looking for now:)x
Hanley oh my word what a lucky escape you've all had. Thank heavens nobody was hurt. I bet you are really quite shuck up tho or will be tomorrow when you realise what could've happened. But what a bonus you are now our champion Lego feeler. I chuckled away to myself when Linky had to explain the term It'll be in the new Oxford dictionary this time next year xxx
Spendless well done with getting your blood sugar and glucose down I know what a struggle it can be DH is a terror, with a very sweet tooth! I saw something about morrisons uniforms being reduced too how strange. I do like their nutmeg range. X
Msgigglewick go girl, bet the cadburys choc tasted good after two years! Two years! Do you not use your syns for treats? xxx
Chrissy hiya, how you doing? Any news on DDs options? Hope she's doing ok And the viewing did you hear anything? (Yep interrogation time again) That is good news about Asdas gift cards, I will definitely look at that xxx
Choccymoose bless your DS, what a credit to you he is saving to buy his own laptop. The nativity (hangs head in shame) is another film I've not seen, although it is on my wish list- needs to be bought for this year xxx
Flowfy well done on your ebay purchases. I was in Manchester primark last week, I found it a bit over whelming to be honest! But glad you managed to get some bargains. Oh you sound like you've had such a good day, organising x
Pinksteps How is your list doing haha. Thanks for the Paperchase link, ooh how I love that shop xxx
Cyrmumam it is getting exciting isn't it, just had DD on the phone trying to choose which panto to book, in the end we decided we'd book both haha. Well done on the clothing stash x
Pinknfluffy how silly of your Dad. What was he thinking, or rather not thinking You did all you could do and generously were allowing him into your DDs lives he is going to be missing out on so much silly silly man. Good for your DH asking him to leave, that must've been hard for him too I do hope that you've thoroughly enjoyed your tipple this evening. Sending big big hugs xxx ( still going well on the meds?)
Debndot what is this weeks Christmassy activity, can you share? I love to hear what everybody is doing in preperation xxx
MKgirl if you follow Linkys planning guidelines you won't go far wrong, she's so organised and is whipping us into shape this year too. I've not heard of the film before but I do love Steve Martin so am popping it onto my wish list. Thank you x
Quidsy and Mandco thank you both, must do a list for the card factory for bits and bobs for my advent hamper (it's a new tradition-hopefully)
Lalagomay how do you know the leggings are comfy? no way are you wearing them already? Are you? xxx
Autumngirl it is fab isn't it, you can almost smell Christmas
Mrsinvisible aww you are such a sweetie You do the most very thoughtful things. Well unless you darling friend opens the door in the morning, trips over her surprise and breaks her leg! Your posts always raise my spirits. Did you Skype today? How are the family getting on in china? What is Christmas like over there? Spoke to DGD1 yesterday, I still can't hold it together and end up having to get DH to take over so she doesn't see me upset Im really not coping very well with it, they've been gone 13 months now Any tips? Changing the subject before I start sniffling again what's Saturdays game football? In honour of your more than best friend? I hope you do manage to go, I'm sure he'd want you too. What an honour xxx
Nikki&Asha thank you for the next tip off. I've only just ordered from the sale slots haha they do like to have my pennies xxx
Linky you definetely should have a pal for your other stag, don't want him to be lonely Wow, the debenhams one is pricey! I'm off to peep at the other deliciously tempting things in next. I'm happy to do whatever you think is best regarding next weeks task. I've been through this weeks mammoth task and today managed to go through my stash. I could set myself targets within that if that's what you think. Hope you are feeling a little brighter xxx
Freespirit I do have to agree Corrie was emotional, and I imagine only going to get worse!!! Theybdomsay that ladies living together sync their hormones dont they so maybe you and DD1 are synced or just both daft Hopefully you'll both be happy when you wake in the morning xxx

It's been a very productive and peaceful day in the Nanamia household. DH went fishing for the day Our darling neighbours have been so good keeping an eye on him since DS left and keeping his spirits up, it's so heart warming. Still living in our bedroom waiting for the plaster to dry! I deep cleaned the kitchen, bliss without DH under my feet, explaining the "correct" way he'd do it ha. Made a huge casserole, few nights teas done and a carrot cake for DH and said neighbour when they get back.
I then peacefully and uninterrupted caught up on some tv that DH doesn't like and then tackled my Christmas stash Feels so much better to know what's what and I've done my homework.. Woo hoo go me xxx

Thanks Linky you are a superstar xxx

LalaGomay

Nanamia wrote: »

Lalagomay how do you know the leggings are comfy? no way are you wearing them already? Are you? xxx

Hehe. Moi...? :cool:

Nanamia

Lalagomay hahah xxx

Own_My_Own

:xmastree: 93 Days to go :xmastree:

I have decided to let you make your own targets. As everyone will have different things they want to get done.

You must post your weekly target and report back the following Sunday with results and new target. NO CHEATING !! (Nanamia)

My target this week is to
A- dig out my cards and write them all.
B- start looking for card to make my deers / moose.

What are your targets ?

Nanamia

Who me???

Linky you know me way tooooooo well As my house is upside down, I too will promise to write my cards, get stamps and investigate which duplo for DGD2. I will take photos to prove it xxx

mkgirl1981

baby boo did a bit of a double take reading your post as the first time I read it i thought 'the cooking the decorations' lol - I hate being one of those grammar nazis that's points out when people misspell etc but it made me chuckle
stephyt23 they had Halloween stuff in b&m when I went yesterday

girlinayellowdress

I will find all presents, re-list them in my nice new notebook and start wrapping as I put them in the final hiding place.

Organise my freezer.

girlinayellowdress

Own_My_Own wrote: »

freespirit if the worse comes to the worse we could always make one. ( or two)


Deer
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cardboard-Deer-Head/

Stag
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Stag-Deer-Head-Wall-Hanging/

Moose
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Moose-Head-Wall-Hanging/

So want to make one, DS has some foam sheets we could have a practice with and make a tiny one.