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

Ameyturtle

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Feisty Im so sorry life seems to be dealing you really tough blows at the moment. Hugs.

Went to work this morning, was busy but okay.

Home for lego building and breaking up rows lol.

Dinner was in the slowie so that helped.

Am off on a recce on Tuesday after work to Sains to check out toys are there as to whether its worth getting up for the toy sale on weds. Its tradition me n my friend always go and enjoy it but last year was so crud we didn't go.

Trying to organise my theatre friends chrsitmas night out. we all know each other from working at the theatre but we are now far flung with only 2 of us still there, 2 work in London theatres, 2 stay at home Mums, 1 hairdresser and someone out of theatre totally so its hard to sort a date we can all do. We love doing it though...

The only thing DD2 has really asked for is a My little pony equestrian doll, the pink one and its been reduced in argos n asda for a few week but no blimmin stock! Still keeping eye out.

Wonder if ebay will do their sunday spectacular again?

xxx

Link me and I'll check my local ones xx

alja

FeistyFidget wrote: »

Sorry I've gone awol again (slaps wrist) we have had yet more bad news

DHs Grandad passes away unexpectedly on Thursday - he was the nicest, kindest, most loving chap I have ever had the honor of knowing. DH and I have been together since we were 15 and having never had a Grandad of my own, he took me in completely and accepted me as part of the family from day one We're all in shock.

DH is in suspected heart failure and has masses of internal fluid build up, it's crushed part of his nether regions, and so it looks like our dream of a family is now beyond our reach too.

Trying to put a brave face on things for the re-launch today as we are already at a huge loss for our first week and need today to be a success.

xxx

Feisty I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all, sending you lots of love and strength to get through this xx

freespirit66

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Your welcome. Forgot to say its £7.99.

True Movies have Christmas films on all day tomorrow as well

Great price yayy i get True Movies so i know what i will be doing tomorrow

BloomingTasty

Fiestycan't believe how tough you're having it at the mo. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Hope it all takes a turn for the better soon. How did the relaunch go? Xxxxx

On a christmas note, sort of:o, hubby and I have just spent the evening playing, I mean testing, one of the kids xmas prezzies! I bought a set of drums and guitar for the wii last week for only £15. Came home and bought a game so of course we had to make sure they worked ok:rotfl::o

Gotva xmas cd out of library. Annie lennox christmas cornucopia. Sone realy nice songs on it. Downloaded to pc to be transferred to memory stick in car.:)

Gonna make some of those nigella muffins tomorrow already have everything I to do them. These are to be tasted to make sure we like them before I make a batch for the freezer.
Checked on present list and pleased with progress. Only have a couple of people left to buy for on hubbys side of family.
Gonna sort foodvlist tomorrow for the big day ready forcwhenntesco release those all important dec delivery dates.

Hugs to all the need one, and to those that just fancy one:grouphug:

freespirit66

FEISTY So sorry to hear about DHs grandad, my exH nan was like that, just a beautiful soul who treated me like a granddaughter from the beginning, and a wonderful nan to my children, they leave a big void when they go, i am so sorry about DH as well this should never have been allowed to go on like this, please keep positive, you have done so much for him, to keep his spirits up. I hope your relaunch day was everything that you hoped it to be x

boiler_man

Cherry24 wrote: »

Has anyone seen any gingerbread house cutters instore anywhere? I know there are some in Ikea but I don't live that close to one.

Hi Cherry24 - i came across these

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/16675/Gingerbread-House-Cutter-Set?src=gfeed&gclid=CLGE_Z_zo7oCFXDItAod6CwAIg

http://www.wilko.com/baking-utensils+gadgets/wilko-gingerbread-house-and-christmas-cutter-set-stainless-steel-11-piece/invt/0318196?VBMST=Gingerbread

alja

Ruth_honey wrote: »

My kitty getting all festive playing with her Christmas tree toy! It took ages to get a shot where she wasn't blurry. She's been chasing it about the room having a great time.

She's beautiful! How lovely

Nanamia

Flowfy mot's are a nightmare aren't they! A necessary evil. Ooh your local filming sounds exciting. I love it when they film locally and I can recognise the places xxx
Linky wow that was a marathon movie session, I'm off to see what's planned for tomorrow. That cushion just is Freespirit I hope you resisted tho, might scare the stags! Thanks for the link to the tesco DVDs, could you give me a nudge next week to order a couple please xxx
Bambiebell I can just tell you are going to fit in here really well Notebook, lists, comfy chair and a Terry's chocolate orange (bargain) yep you are definitely one of us When is your LO due? Can't believe you've stocked up on next Christmas presents already! X
Nic ooh hope you've had good news back from tescos hehe another insider. It is our mission to plant members of our jolly thread into all the major stores. Will PM you about the signs xxx
Loubylou some of those jumpers are really cute. It's a shame I've not got the figure to pull them off! Maybe next year X
Pigpen I was just about to ask for a piccy, you read my mind. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas X
Murie wooo hoo bionic I'm glad the transition has been nowhere near as bad as you'd anticipated, I'm sure you'll pop them on, same way I do with my specs without a second thought before long. You trained DD well, bargain hunter she is. I'd have done your ironing if I'd have known xxx
Cherry I was going to suggest lakeland but boiler_man beat me to it I'm very tempted to have a go myself. I do bake but have never done a gingerbread house. Oooh could do with DGD2, I could add it to Decembers planner xxx
Joee hi, welcome. You did do well, off to google UK discount store
Crowdpleaser do you think it's the sainsburys toy thingy this week?
Dropsofjupiter well done with your shopping and thank you so much for the motivational hug that was very much appreciated xxx
BloomingTasty I'm so glad to see you are being such a responsible parent. It's not always easy to road test such things but a very important job haha xxx

Nanamia

Freespirit you ok my friend? How's the pain now on your new meds? Any migraines this week? And where's the BD, is he yapping? You kow it unnerves me when you aren't so chatty Of course I am probably over thinking! And you are being a domestic goddess and having so much fun Im hoping to try Nigellas muffins this week (there is a joke there I think!) need to get cranberries first. xxx
Mrs Hayes if you are lurking, please pop in and say hello xxx
Wuvvie how did it go? Are you recovering, getting plenty of rest?
Fluffysox not going to ask if there's any news, cos you know it's the rules to pop on and keep us informed when your little elf is ready to meet his big bro But thinking of you xxx

Nanamia

In other news in the Nanamia household, don't really want to tempt fate buuuuuuttt. BloomingTasty drum roll if you please......... I think I'm wallpapering tomorrow. Yes tomorrow well technically today. Woo hoo. We are off bowling first with DGD2, can't wait she's not been before and think she's going to love it. Very mse too it's a groupon offer, chips and dip included. Then home and wooooo hoooo excited xxx