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

Betsie2010

Freespirit I had migraine too yesterday and am left with the dull ache today. Sooo tired but must get up for work. Sister coming down today to help re organise my bedroom, it's going to be a major challenge.
Mum got another hospital appt next Tuse so hopefully we can get to the bottom of it.
Great to hear your good news nanamia and OMO

Trendyjenny

Wow ! This moves so quick
Impressed with how well you know each other. A real family. Not sure could make individual comments yet. Will need to work on that. Thank you for all of your welcomes.

One of today's many dilemmas , we've been invited to a wedding. The oh is an usher. Bride and groom have said no gifts but would like the money. Really feel under pressure you can get some great bargains at mo and they wouldn't know amount spent whereas if you put an amount in a card they know the true extent of your gift. Any ideas ?


On another note I love to knit and cross stitch so if anyone needs any help give me a yell x

Betsie2010

Thanks welshdreamer - got a lot in my basket waiting to see if sister wants to add then we can get free delivery!

Rosygirl

Happy Birthday for yestreday Black Cat, glad you had a good day and that your DH is on the mend.

Welcome Bhatti and all newcomers!

Sending much will power to all abstainers, whether it be cigarettes or Christmas leftovers!

Nanamia- so pleased about your Dsil.

We are off to the kids showing at the cinema this morning then a look around town to see if we can spot any further reductions.

jakesbakescakes

Trendyjenny wrote: »

Wow ! This moves so quick
Impressed with how well you know each other. A real family. Not sure could make individual comments yet. Will need to work on that. Thank you for all of your welcomes.

One of today's many dilemmas , we've been invited to a wedding. The oh is an usher. Bride and groom have said no gifts but would like the money. Really feel under pressure you can get some great bargains at mo and they wouldn't know amount spent whereas if you put an amount in a card they know the true extent of your gift. Any ideas ?


On another note I love to knit and cross stitch so if anyone needs any help give me a yell x

Hi newbies :wave:
Jenny - I knitted this wedding cake 2 years ago for BF wedding. The pattern is superbly written, results are stunning and wont cost a fortune if you have a yarn stash. You can also tailor it to the wedding colours. very personal, thoughtful and mse
http://www.alandart.co.uk/product/all-patterns/wedding-cake/

jakesbakescakes

Nanamia - thank you for the wonderful update on your SIL, I often think about you, so glad she is showing such positive improvements.

OMO - can we call you NanaLinky

msgigglewick

jakesbakescakes wrote: »

Hi newbies :wave:
Jenny - I knitted this wedding cake 2 years ago for BF wedding. The pattern is superbly written, results are stunning and wont cost a fortune if you have a yarn stash. You can also tailor it to the wedding colours. very personal, thoughtful and mse
http://www.alandart.co.uk/product/all-patterns/wedding-cake/

I took inspiration from this pattern just over a year ago and made this for my brothers silly hat event at his wedding lol

Ruth_honey

Trendyjenny wrote: »

Wow ! This moves so quick
Impressed with how well you know each other. A real family. Not sure could make individual comments yet. Will need to work on that. Thank you for all of your welcomes.

One of today's many dilemmas , we've been invited to a wedding. The oh is an usher. Bride and groom have said no gifts but would like the money. Really feel under pressure you can get some great bargains at mo and they wouldn't know amount spent whereas if you put an amount in a card they know the true extent of your gift. Any ideas ?


On another note I love to knit and cross stitch so if anyone needs any help give me a yell x

I would stitch them a wedding sampler, then. Personally, I feel that asking for money is slightly cheeky (although I do see why people do it these days), and I would rather give a gift. What would they do-refuse the gift??? Doubt it! Use your skills as a stitcher & make them something unique & personal.

Nanamia

Oohh lovies your kind words have made me cry. In a good way obviously:) I can't wait for today's visit am scared to hope for more of the same! Will keep you posted and once again thank you all xxx

Own_My_Own

Quick post from phone at work.

I will be called Mimi by Robbie. It is what his dad used to call me when he was little and couldn't say my name. We did discuss Nan etc, but he has one. She may not be here,but she will always be his Nan.

welshdreamer71 thanks for the Boots tip. Got 2 sanctuary sets for dd and dil for Christmas. Have now gone over dils budget by £4, but it was too good not to get. Told her and ads they would be getting less next year due to Robbie, so it will be a nice surprise for her.

Trendyjenny I would also go for a sampler. There are some lovely ones out there.

Back to work now. Will catch up later.

Nanamia hope DSIL is well today.
Got to laugh, my phones spell check knows your name. :rotfl: