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

fluffysox

choccymoose wrote: »

Lots of news posters today, its fab here !
Soooooo with the argos voucher I got Ds2 (8) a galaxy tab 2.
Now for the downside, as it seems to be my year for them! On the way back from picking up the tablet ( which the kids think is for grandma) a woman drove straight into us, forcing us towards the pavement where 3 people were waiting to cross the rd! Luckily instinct kicked in for the pedestrian s and me, they jumped out of the way and I turned the wheel into the other car away from the people on foot as she was already attached to me and cars are replaceable people aren't. So scared, kids were hysterical ! Luckily she has admitted full liability stoooopid woman !

Well done on getting the tablet without breaking your budget
Hope you're all ok after the accident, you must hsve all been shaken =-O.

noodles86 wrote: »

0-M-G I love that top! I need it, anyone now what Bon Marche clothes sizes are like? I buy size 14 from Next if that's any help for comparison!?

I feel like it's been forever since I've posted but I do read every day.

Bon Marche sizes are sensible, in line with Next or M&S.

choccymoose

Ruth_honey wrote: »

What a terrible end to a great day, choccymoose. I was all happy for you about finding the gift vouchers, then I read the second bit. So pleased everyone is ok, if a bit shaken up.

In Stroud with my mum now. Been to collect our Christmas jumpers in town. Off to visit friends tomorrow in Gloucester as mum is working at some firework display. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

I was born in stroud and spent my secondary school years in Huntley not far from Glos:)

blue_eyed_girl

noodles86 wrote: »

0-M-G I love that top! I need it, anyone now what Bon Marche clothes sizes are like? I buy size 14 from Next if that's any help for comparison!?

I feel like it's been forever since I've posted but I do read every day.

Hi noodles - I think I have only had a couple of tops from BM in the past and I think they have been fairly true to size. My local BM is only a little one so the chances of them having any these in store to try on will probably be quite slim. Unfortunately there aren't any reviews on the site for this top either. I might just have to take the plunge and order usual size and take it from there.

b_e_g

blue_eyed_girl

choccymoose wrote: »

Now for the downside, as it seems to be my year for them! On the way back from picking up the tablet ( which the kids think is for grandma) a woman drove straight into us, forcing us towards the pavement where 3 people were waiting to cross the rd! Luckily instinct kicked in for the pedestrian s and me, they jumped out of the way and I turned the wheel into the other car away from the people on foot as she was already attached to me and cars are replaceable people aren't. So scared, kids were hysterical ! Luckily she has admitted full liability stoooopid woman !

It must have been so scary. Totally agree - cars can be replaced, people can't. If it had not been for your quick thinking it could have been a totally different outcome. Take care of yourself.

b_e_g

fluffysox

Sorry I've not been posting. Have spent every free minute today reading back over all your posts. Can't remember everything but...
OMO what a beautiful girl Mia is, love the pics of her loving getting brushed.
Nanamia love the colours in your living room
Well our baby boy is 10 days old now. He is very cute and thriving. Loves his milk I've been suffering tho. Long labour ending in theatre for forceps. Been in a lot of pain with limited mobility. DH has been looking after baby and family have had DS every night. Been a struggle tbh.
Anyway I am finally on the mend. Able to do a little more each day and feeling more like myself
May be another week til I leave the house. For now I'm concentrating on healing and giving my boys as much attention as I can. If I get any Christmas prep done I'll consider it a bonus. My brother who lives abroad has sent me a £200 gift voucher for M&S. "Know you don't need anything for baby, so this is to spend as you like, perhaps it'll help towards Christmas shopping". Stunned, despite the fact he always is very generous.
DS1 (age nearly 2 1/2) has repeatedly requested a lion with a button on it, press it and it roars? thats what he wants from Father Christmas. Very specific. Nearest thing I can find is a Raa Raa the Noisy Lion toy which isn't even out yet?? If anyone has seen any other roaring tpy lions please let me know

Nanamia

Fluffysox bless you. Enjoy your boys, love and healing vibes are whisking there way to you. Hopefully you'll be feeling more like your old self soon, but please don't rush, take all the time you need, I'm so very glad you've got a good support system around you, and of course we are all here for virtual support xxx

Well without a proper excuse I've been AWOL for a few days and have masses to catch up on! Until I do sending love and hugs to everybody xxx

Money_maker

How about these? http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ArgosProductComparison?tx=true&returnToURL=%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FSearch%3FstoreId%3D10151%26langId%3D110%26searchTerms%3DLION&langId=110&catalogId=10001&categoryId=&storeId=10151&catentryIds=960506&catentryIds=849094&catentryIds=974516&catentryIds=975506&ratingPresent=true

Ruth_honey

choccymoose wrote: »

I was born in stroud and spent my secondary school years in Huntley not far from Glos:)

Small world! I was born in Gloucester and lived in Quedgeley until I was 18. My mum worked in Stroud for a while and my Auntie still lives there. Those hills make my legs burn! Keeps you fit, mind.
Huntley is not far from where my Grandma is buried (sorry if a bit morbid!) in Lea.

Isn't it strange that several of us from this thread have connections to Stroud?

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

Hi noodles - I think I have only had a couple of tops from BM in the past and I think they have been fairly true to size. My local BM is only a little one so the chances of them having any these in store to try on will probably be quite slim. Unfortunately there aren't any reviews on the site for this top either. I might just have to take the plunge and order usual size and take it from there.

b_e_g

Hello! Nice to see you in here too.
You could always order two sizes of the top and collect in store, then refund the one that doesn't fit. I've only had swimsuits from there and I've been a 24 in one, but a 28 in another!

mrsinvisible

choccy-moose, oh, lord, what a scare that was for you. glad you are all ok.
Hello to new faces, (names) join the Christmas crazies, its the best thing I have done in years!
Off on the jolly in an hour, I'm not packed, I don't know what to pack, I have lost my packing gene, must look n fridge as it could be lurking there. I'm not even dressed.
We get a shopping day in Edinburgh so I need to check the list to see what I may get while there. (note to self, no more smellies you have too many) back on Tuesday, play nice till then. xx

Ameyturtle

fluffysox I've got to pop into build a bear for a sound for bear for Harper I'll look for a rawring lion whilst I'm there.

bunbun DH is right don't stress out for the time being about your diet you will only end up making yourself feel emotionally worse finding out you are diabetic is a big shock and can be quite depressing but it really isn't that big of a deal just means you need to have to have a look at your lifestyle. Now my biggest advice is don't change everything at once sugar wise because that can be just as dangerous. We don't count our carbs because mum is type 2 and controls hers with metformin and diet so we keep to eating few ready meals and takeaways which is brilliant for the budget. I'm also hazarding a guess that you've already bought your sweet treats for Christmas if I were you I'd enjoy this Christmas as normal and start a fresh in the new year, that's what our nurse told us anyway. I'll send you more specifics when you need them.

Remember you are not alone I'm happy to share our tips

Love and hugs to all

Wish me luck work all day today with the formings of a headache so cocodamol taken