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

mrsinvisible

Good morning everyone, starting the day with a positive, smiling and happy vibes are coming in to me from all over, I think!
Today I will be busy playing woodchopper, as DGS and his dad chopped down a huge conifer that had grown wild in the middle of the back garden for over 30years. It housed lots of nesting and baby birds but was looking really tatty so it had to go. Today (and for the foreseeable future) I will be chopping it up into small pieces and bagging it for the 'trip to the tip' what fun.
Also need some bits of food shopping so may double it up into a coffee with dd too. We can brew up a plan to tackle DS2s tidy up and chuck it out manoeuvre. Now pick up the kitchen chair, whip and liontamers hat and wake DGS for school ..............I may be some time, lol xxxx

System

Morning ladies,
I managed to get almost all of last weeks tasks done the only one that didn't get done was the radfleck behind the radiators cos every time we layed it out to cut it the bloody dog came and sat on it! in the end he seemed to think it was a huge game .lol

All my wrapping is up to date and Ive a bulk load of cards to send today to cover family birthdays between now and the end of Jan as well as the Christmas cards for everyone.

The house paperwork is now in the hands of the solicitor.As this has been a very strained year financially we are planning to have a couple of trips before Christmas hopefully to York and Cadbury world.

We have had a letter from the residential college after the Director of care services conducted an investigation into the complaints we made he has accepted all the points we complained about and apologized, im quite surprised as we were expecting a white wash.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
DD3 picked up DD1s birthday pressie yesterday (advantage of wedding fayre being held at local rugby ground that DD1 is a fan of)
cant believe ive paid £45 for a hoodie!!!!! but its exactly what she wanted.

hope everyone is well and all plans are going alright.


this weeks tasks
mrs-moneypenny
Cook the Christmas cake
Make 5 items for craft fayre

aliaslotte

Thank you for all the kind messages everyone. I really appreciate it. I remembered how wonderfully festive and friendly the thread was for last year, so couldn't resist coming back.

As for gifts, I always get my Grandma a large jar Yankee Candle [she doesn't use smellies etc that she is given, and she is on a permanent diet, but the candles get used so it seems like the best option]. Last year, I managed to get a lovely one for £12.99, so I am keeping my eyes peeled for similar priced options this year.

As for the others - parents and brother - I've not decided what to get them yet. The boys in particular are troublesome to buy for lol. They tend to enjoy something edible from Whittard's as part of their present, so I will also be watching out for offers/glitches there to maximise what I can buy.

Hope everyone is having a lovely Monday morning thus far.

Nanamia

Ameyturtle stoppppp put your feet up! Have a little rest, I'm sure when you find your stash you are much more prepared than you thought you were xxx
Mrsinvisible hope some of your lovely vibes found there way to DGS and the liontamers hat wasn't needed haha. Happy chopping, could you not borrow a chain saw? For the wood not for DGS obviously xxx
Aliaslotte I can't remember who found bargain Yankee candles but I'm gonna see if I can find it It's a great idea if you know she already likes them. Stick with the lovelies on here and you'll be bound to get good value for your present money xxx

Nanamia

Chrissy that is good news about the letter from the residential unit. Unfortunately it's too late to help DD this year but lets hope it prevents it happening to anyone next year. I'm glad you are planning treats now the house sale is going through You definitely deserve some xxx
Mrs M I'm sure you DD will be delighted with her hoodie, once you've got over the shock. Did you sell your beautiful makes this weekend then? xxx

mrs-moneypenny

the craft fayre isnt till 30th november so ive got time to get more made. thank you for asking.

i didnt really mind paying that for the hoodie, she definately worth it. She actually wanted it as her christmas pres but i said it made more sense to have it for her november birthday so she can wear in in the cold weather before christmas. Added to the fact DS2 is getting her a ticket to go to scouts rugby day and see the london irish match the saturday after her birthday so she can wear it for that.
shes always working so is an avid fan but only watches them on tv, this will be the first time she will have been to a real match. DS2 isnt fussed about rugby but as soon as scout leader mentioned the tickets he asked if he could go and take his big sis as a birthday treat, so they get to see the match and spend time together.

i hope everyones plans are going well

Own_My_Own

At work doing someone shopping so just a quicky.

Morrisons are selling 2 tubs of chocs for £7 . Just picked up a Heros and Celebrations. :T

Nanamia

Oh Mrs M that definitely worth it. What a treat she'll get loads of wear out of it won't she oh loads of time to get your beautiful makes ready then. It's my pleasure, I'm just so nosey xxx

Well lovelies I'm imagining that our Linky has dashed on I think interpretation is Morrisons have the chocolate tins 2 for £7, she's bought celebrations and 'heria' struggling but think it may be roses?

quidsy

Heros? Maybe