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

FeistyFidget

freespirit66 wrote: »

Oh NANAMIA you definitely are my sister from another mister i cant believe you always notice when im not good, the pain isnt too bad at the moment, no migraines this week :T but BD is definitely resident its been a few weeks now getting worse and worse, i dont want to say anything and bring this lovely xmassy thread down, and some days im just keeping my hand in because i just cant think of what to say It really does make me smile and giggle this thread, it keeps me going, and to make it worse i have been on my own for last 4 days as DD1 in Croatia, and DS back in his beloved Salisbury so have had too much time to stress and worry about finances, xmas, ds etc etc
LMAO at the nigella pun :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

OMO aah brings back memories of blocking cupboards etc Robbie looks so contented playing there, that acrylic stag is beautiful, and the throws are lovely

PINKNFLUFFY hope you feel better soon honey x

PRINCESSKITTY your posts are never boring my lovely

Hope everyone is well and had a great weekend

You must tell us if you are feeling down my lovely, we will only worry about you otherwise. You could never bring the thread down, as supporting each other through the good and the bad is what we do best!

This is the gingerbread recipe I use - tried and tested

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4900/simple-gingerbread-house

Thank you all for your kind words. It really means so much to me all that people from all over the country are so kind, caring and considerate DH is in physical and emotional pain, I'm worried and scared about the future, so needless to say there are lots of squabbles. He should be going back up to the big hospital next week, so fingers crossed we will know more then.

The re-launch was a success! In fact, it pretty much paid for the rent for the whole week, so that is a bit of weight off my mind. Sadly every Saturday will not be like that, but at least we are through the first week

Omo I didn't get anything wrapped I shan't even bother adding a task to this weeks list, as I really doubt I will get it done.

Have loved reading everyone's Christmassy posts

pinklady1985

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:xmastree: WEEK 9 TASKS:xmastree:

Week 10 tasks on page 366

OMO
Finish last weeks tasks (in my defence I wasn't well) so
Buy 2 gifts from Argos ( 2 for £30)
Wrap 3 presents (2 from last week)
Buy 1 Winter Box item ( I did do this last week):)

Crowdpleaser
Clean fridge
Sort and shred paperwork
Buy Candy-canes
Buy 2 gifts with Amazon vouchers

pinklady1985
Write Christmas cards
Finish buying gifts for youngest 2
Write a food list for Christmas/Boxing Day

off to a good start, shopping list all done

debndot

hi all, hope everybody is ok, this thread moves so fast its hard to keep up now,
fiesty- sending hugs to you and so glad the relaunch was a success, i hope it continues,
freespirit - hope your ok, they always say a problem shared is a problem halved, or a least it makes you feel better to vent sometimes x
omo - your living room is so lovely, im very jealous:-)
i know lots of people have had lots going on so hugs to all that need them, good luck for job hunting to those looking and well done to those that have achieved something lately no matter how small x
i popped into roys of wroxham today as we had lunch out and they have lots of lovely Christmas bits out, i got a chrome Christmas tree shaped tealight holder for just 6.99 its about 30cm tall and will look lovely on our fireplace where i have persuaded dh it would be better going now instead of putting it away for just over a month :-)
this week im going to get dh last couple of presents and pickle onions.
have a lovely evening everyone x

msgigglewick

not sure if thats worked but thats my baby giraffe hoodie. Never want to see that pattern again.. at one point i had 12 bobbins or wool on the go lol but its finally done so now its back to xmas knitting! yay lol and maybe a lil baby hat if i can find a basic baby hat pattern.. shall look on ravelry

pixtotts

msgigglewick wrote: »

not sure if thats worked but thats my baby giraffe hoodie. Never want to see that pattern again.. at one point i had 12 bobbins or wool on the go lol but its finally done so now its back to xmas knitting! yay lol and maybe a lil baby hat if i can find a basic baby hat pattern.. shall look on ravelry

That is too cute!
reminds me a little of a pokemon too... lol
I love knitting but that is definitely beyond my skills, my nan was the expert knitter here wish I'd learnt more from her.
x

craftymummy_2

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I think you are making the same mistake we all make on here.

It's to early, the shops are still in Halloween mode. Give it a couple of weeks and I'm sure there will be lots about.

I know, I know just wanna be organised and done....not good at being patient, lol.

Feisty - that's fab news, glad your relaunch went well. Fingers crossed the rest of the Saturdays will be good to (run up to Christmas etc) also fingers crossed for your DH to get some answers next week.

Ameyturtle

Evening all!

Sorry for being quiet this week, it's been a busy week but I survived my Saturday through til Friday! Including a days training in London and those 2 review days at the beginning of the week.
I was good you'll all be proud I went to London and only spent £1.20 on 2 bottles of water!
Harper had his dental check up after I finished Friday, and he managed to pull me over and I landed on my knee, so once again I have a scabbed knee at 23, but I've also been limping for my 2 days off.
Popped to the butchers yesterday in search of brisket but they didn't have any so got some rolled rib eye I think it is instead, he said we cook it the same way which is the main thing. :rotfl:
Also got some prices on a half a pig and half a lamb something we have been meaning to do for a while, and they were really reasonable in my opinion, £60 for half a lamb and £65 for half a pig, size depending of course.
I might (and by I, I mean the parents) might be going to collect a freezer tomorrow!!!!! :T:D:beer::j
Which means I can finally bust all the Christmas food out of the way!
Popped into B&M's today got some walnut whips for mum's december hamper, and going to get some coffee for it too, I bought her a coffee grinder last week or the week before but I think that will be a main present not a hamper one, need to pin down some more little bits for it. I think Mum's stocking this year might just be Lush! Probably will make it a retro one I think.
I need to do an approved food order to finish off most of the people at work, I am going to do each of them a little Christmas bag of sweets and then the odd extra gift for a select few. Will probably be things like nail varnishes as I can get them quite cheaply.
Would it be bad to make Dad's stocking just chocolate, beers, tea and tobacco? :rotfl:I am massive stuck and socks are a massive no go for him I like to buy socks and have been banned from doing so.

Fiesty Big squishes
Nanamia how is the living room looking now after a day of helpers to nudge DH along?
OMO did Robbie leave a trail of destruction in his wake? Also hasn't he gotten so big!

Big hugs for everyone else I know there were more people's posts I wanted to comment on but I can't remember.

Also EASYIO yoghurt maker half price on lakeland some nice bargains to be had too

Love and hugs xxx

Crowdpleaser

Rubbish weather today eh?

Well a day of cooking and ironing done. Kids did homework too so that's good. Am exhausted now.

Need to pop to argos tomorrow to get a nun outfit which Ill then splatter fake blood all over the wimple. Were going to a geocaching Halloween event on Saturday so want to make an effort.

Finally got my girlfriends to settle on a date for our Christmas do. We have decided on a pub called the Barge. Can't wait.

Had a horrible thought in that we normally put tree up 1st December. We think move date will be 30th November. My oh my decs will be very late this year! Better keep advent calendars in an accessible box I think!

Am finally sorting my present app in to some sort of order. DD2 is 6 just before xmas so I had lumped all pressies together to sort out when I decided what was for what so I started that whilst kids were in bath! LOL.

Fiesty Im so pleased launch went well. Good on you lovely!

Amey, that's really reasonable meat prices!

xxx

04624181

Hi All:santa2:


SORRY SORRY SORRY!!!!

I have not forgot you all, its just been an absolutely made few weeks.
Had sons birthday, best friends birthday and loads of other stuff that I will not bore you with xx

Hope everybody is well, I have tried to keep up with the thread but must say I have failed as everytime I sat down to read I have been interupted. I hope everybody is ok.
Hugs to everybody who needs them and big HI to all the newbies.
Christmas preps are still on target got my son a basketball net washing holder thingy that hangs on the back of your bedroom door for £5.99 at b&m - is £20 on amazon
Also got him gutair hero for his ds for £2.99 from home bargains
We are debating a new tv for his christmas present this year so if we decide to go with that he will be done!
will get vouchers nearer christmas as I will use money made from craft sale to pay for them
Have started to get some chritsmas food bits and put them away too
Very organised

fluffysox

Just a quick note to share a couple of deals on Wowcher.
Turtle nightlight that projects stars for children's bedroom and they also have novelty LED Christmas Tshirts which are quite fun
http://m.wowcher.co.uk/mt/www.wowcher.co.uk/deals/national-deal/deal-97432-detail/11-99-instead-31-99-juggernet-com-turtle-night/deal.html?source=awin&awc=3595_1382295981_287f79051622beee44a3574e8b75eee8&ito=wowcher_affiliate_106349