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

mandco

omo mia looks so happy glad she settled in so quickly must have been a bit of a shock that ds wanted to bring her home but seems it was meant to be
seeing all the pics makes me realise how much I miss having a dog around keep putting off getting another one but maybe next yr

not done anything that is wk my youngest decided to share his germs with everyone but at least it was 1/2 term so they didn't miss any school and I may have managed to sneak a few xmas movies in while snuggled on the sofa though

1st of nov means xmas is next month and now halloween is over hopefully by time I go to town next wk all the xmas stock will be out.

mrsinvisible

Mia looks gorgeous, obviously enjoys the attention of the brush, and how obedient. Agree that insurance is a good idea, or PDSA if you cant afford full insurance.
Still abed, enjoying a cup od DGS made coffee. His birthday tomorrow, 11 years old. (where does it go, and why so fast?)
Well done on your DH getting out of depression this year, and how thoughtful of him to buy a chromebook for DD.

pixtotts

Melon78 wrote: »

Evening all,

After suggestion on what I can get FIL, all I've come up with so far is slippers! He's 80 next week, no hobbies/interests, doesn't go out much ....

Completely stumped!

were stuck on someone similar. My grandad, he has interests but had a stroke so cant do them any more, stopped drinking or smoking cigars, so far we have biscuits and considering jam ... and slippers for gran to give him
Stuck!

Own_My_Own

First lesson learnt this morning. Do not leave cakes out on kitchen work top. All my yellow sticker goodies from M&S have gone. :eek:

I should have known really, we had a lab when I was a teenager.

Ameyturtle

bunbun2 wrote: »

OMO Mia is so cute. Our springer is 2 and everytime I get up to move he still follows me!

I was doing so well following the thread then I had the migraine from h**l last night.

In August I had blood tests at the GP. it showed high cholesterol and blood sugar so I another to test for diabetes, As we were going on holiday I rang up for the results and was told they were fine but needed to be repeated in 3 months. About a month ago I saw another GP about something else and he said have you come for your blood test results and I said no but I know I have to repeat them in 2 months. He said you need to watch your diet and do more exercise and that was it. What he didn't tell me me blood sugar level is 46 and diabetes is diagnosed at 48:mad: I can't see the nurse for over 2 weeks so am off to read about diet. I have had some lovely porridge made with water and a bit of salt. Christmas is going to be fun:eek:

It will be fine bunbun, I'll come back to you with some good books and things to help you not freak out. I'm just catching up on yesterdays posts I didn't get in til gone 10 last night from work.

Love and hugs xx

murie

Own_My_Own wrote: »

First lesson learnt this morning. Do not leave cakes out on kitchen work top. All my yellow sticker goodies from M&S have gone. :eek:

I should have known really, we had a lab when I was a teenager.

It shows that she is a dog of taste and refinement!! M&S goodies! We call it the 'giraffe tongue' in our house- its amazing how long a dogs tongue can stretch when there's something tasty just out of reach!!:rotfl:

Saver88

Wondering if any of you can help me. Ive bought a chocolate Xmas mould and some cello bags so I can make my own chocolate gifts. What I'm wondering as I've only got one mould it's gonna take a while to fill the 24 bags. If I do a mould a day, do you reckon the chocolates would keep ok in a tin? I could just fill the tin then nearer the time distrabute into the bags?? Any ideas appreciated. Thanks x

Own_My_Own

Saver88 wrote: »

Wondering if any of you can help me. Ive bought a chocolate Xmas mould and some cello bags so I can make my own chocolate gifts. What I'm wondering as I've only got one mould it's gonna take a while to fill the 24 bags. If I do a mould a day, do you reckon the chocolates would keep ok in a tin? I could just fill the tin then nearer the time distrabute into the bags?? Any ideas appreciated. Thanks x

How many times do you need to fill the mould to fill a bag ?

If you put the mould in the fridge after the chocolate has cooled you should be able to take it out after a couple of hours.

pixtotts

Own_My_Own wrote: »

How many times do you need to fill the mould to fill a bag ?

If you put the mould in the fridge after the chocolate has cooled you should be able to take it out after a couple of hours.

If you do this remember to keep chocolates in the fridge after too. It seems to lower their melting point if they are hardened too quickly....
Money saving idea. ... Keep the inserts from Advent calenders to make chocolates the next year x

Bargain_Bunny

pinknfluffy28 wrote: »

Each year we put together a nice hamper for my elderly FIL. We include posh biscuits, shortbread, preserves (homemade), tea, pasta, sardines (his fav) that kind of thing - and we also include a bottle of his fav tipple! Lidl and aldi both do some nice bits which look and tast quite luxurious, but dont break the bank.
It is always very well received and FIL has said he looks forward to getting his hamper each year!

Thats a great idea, I always struggle for my dad, theres only so much pjs,slippers and smellys I can buy (and other family) for birthdays and christmas!. I have bought a small novelty thing and smellys in the Tesco sale but that cost me under a fiver, if I can pull a hamper together for less than a tenner I think I will do that this year . Or I can get my other two sisters involved

Thanks
BB