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

FeistyFidget

Hi all, sneaking back in....

I've been busy trying to implement your business suggestions - we are seeing a teeny, weeny glimmer of progress. I am also planning to head up as many craft fairs as possible, but instead of my papercut bits, it will be more about the shop - will then give out leaflets and try to tell as many customers as possible to come and visit us.

I am also tentatively looking into hosting a christmas fair at the barn opposite the shop - depends on cost etc as really don't want lots of extra stress before Christmas.

pixtotts

my worst nightmare is happening...... secret santa....i hate nothing more, waste of £10 and tat that will just end up in the bin. To make it worse partners are included, so knowing my luck i will wind up buying for a guy i barely know and cant stand (he treats my friend horrifically). booooo.

im still checkng in and reading up but still awaiting the return of my hopefully mended laptop x

mkgirl1981

Yesterday my Yankee candles from qvc & my coffee order from tassimo came - it was like christmas with so many boxes to open

Peppapig

Watched two good films on Christmas 24 yesterday and had a fab time at the Craft and Vintage fair in the shopping centre at Milton Keynes which is only about 15 minutes drive from where I live. On the way back, popped into local garden centre to admire the Christmas decorations and stole a couple of ideas so overall a great day.

Some of the stalls at the fair sell upcycled vintage furniture and it's really good value - gutted that I don't have any room for it. One had painted individual chairs in Christmassy colours and added writing on the back and seat. Things like 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas' in nice script. I really really want one!

Today have wrapped lots of pressies while watching the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special - have to confess I'm a bit of an addict and I've already watched it about 10 times in the past few months.

pinklady1985

hello all haven't posted in a while... hope everyones ok

sorry the following isn't xmas related but need to get it off my chest before I explode

had big plans for the past few weeks for xmas prep but unfortunately this pregnancy has been complicated from the start we knew going into it this time there would be risks but never expected it to be this hard as our previous pregnancys haven't been too bad, rushed into hospital on Friday and have discovered I have a blood clot so on high dose blood thinning injections twice a day, have been let home for the weekend to consider a scan they want to do its called a vq to locate exactly where the blood clot is but doctors have warned odds in pregnancy 1 in 100 will develop breast cancer from the radiation due to the breast tissue being so sensitised (sp) and can cause hypothyroidism to the baby
not particularly keen on this obviously but also have the worry of the clot becoming a pulmonary embolism

so confused I could cry which I seem to do a lot of lately damn pregnancy hormones!

on the plus side hubby has been doing a fab job of xmas shopping making the most of cash back and vouchers etc so not too worried about being off sick now just a few more to get then a few for family and presents will be sorted

freespirit66

Hello everyone, sorry i have been awol had some sort of virus for the last week and felt so rotten i could barely read the thread let alone join in, couldnt concentrate at all, but feeling much better now. I have had a bit of a read through but a bit of a mammoth task with all you chatterboxes so if i miss anyone out i apologise in advance, and am thinking of all you lovelies and sending hugs to all those that need them, ooh nearly forgot DS didnt go back to the big M after one shift, i was fuming but could see his depression looming heavily so didnt make him feel any worse than he did but he went for another interview and starts tomorrow for a marketing company, he is so happy and cant wait to get back to working life and i am relieved. OMO i only got one job done on last weeks tasks being so ill so will carry them over to this week thankyou xx

:bdaycake:BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO KAYA AND PEPPAPIG, I AM SO SORRY I WASNT AROUND AND MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAYS, HOPE YOU BOTH HAD LOVELY DAYS x

OMO thankyou for your little message about BD and for thinking of me, OMG Mia is gorgeous and what a very good dog she is (apart from the cakes :rotfl:) i cant believe she was still at the foot of the stairs with the front door open, i cant even let mine off a lead let alone near the front door, i would never see him again!! Your DS touched my heartstrings again, how could you say no bless him. What did Robbie think of Mia? Or Mia think of Robbie? Claude is finally up on the wall thanks to DD2 BF (we are a pathetic lot honestly) he couldnt believe the mess i had made of the wall ho hum :rotfl:as soon as i get straight this week will post a piccie and perhaps of my boy seen as i have seen lovely dog pics on here this week
FEISTY i am so sorry you have been so worried about your shop, lots of great advice from the lovelies as usual, its still early days and im sure soon business will be booming. How is DH has he had his scan yet?
CHOCCYMOOSE omg how awful for you, i am glad that you are all safe and sound, wish i could find a surprise down the back of one of my cupboards, what a fab find for you all
NANAMIA you sound as though you have had a lovely week with your loved ones, especially Wicked, now whats this about not impressed by yankee candles, you are my sister from another mister you simply HAVE to like yankee candles, what fragrances do you like food, spices, flowery, fruity, fresh?? Start from choosing one of your favourites and go from there most are absolutely gorgeous but some are absolutely revolting
FLUFFYSOX sorry the last week has been a struggle for you, just be kind to yourself as NANA said, and make the most of cuddles with your lovely boys
PINKLADY oh my lovely what an upsetting and confusing time for you, no wonder you want to explode not knowing what to do, but only you and your DH can decide in your heart of hearts what to do, i hope you have lots of support around you, we are always here if you need to rant and rave or just get something off your chest sending you lots of hugs at this emotional time

pigpen

pinklady1985 wrote: »

hello all haven't posted in a while... hope everyones ok

sorry the following isn't xmas related but need to get it off my chest before I explode

had big plans for the past few weeks for xmas prep but unfortunately this pregnancy has been complicated from the start we knew going into it this time there would be risks but never expected it to be this hard as our previous pregnancys haven't been too bad, rushed into hospital on Friday and have discovered I have a blood clot so on high dose blood thinning injections twice a day, have been let home for the weekend to consider a scan they want to do its called a vq to locate exactly where the blood clot is but doctors have warned odds in pregnancy 1 in 100 will develop breast cancer from the radiation due to the breast tissue being so sensitised (sp) and can cause hypothyroidism to the baby
not particularly keen on this obviously but also have the worry of the clot becoming a pulmonary embolism

so confused I could cry which I seem to do a lot of lately damn pregnancy hormones!

on the plus side hubby has been doing a fab job of xmas shopping making the most of cash back and vouchers etc so not too worried about being off sick now just a few more to get then a few for family and presents will be sorted

1% is very low risk.. if they said 99% chance nothing will happen that's worth it surely and sounds far more positive. Breastfeeding will negate that risk

Also hypothyroidism is something which is treatable, it means medication forever but it isn't such a terrible thing... and it is a chance, also probably very small which they have to tell you about.. like saying there is a chance you will be run over when you cross the road but you aren't run over most of the time.

2 members of my family died as a result of PE.. it is a touchy subject, especially when my dad developed a clot a few months ago too (it was his dad and brother who died) to me that risk is much higher and more dangerous for you and the baby.

Nanamia

Mandco and Fluffysox thank you both, such lovely things to say I love it on this thread, it really does attract the very best of people xxx
Feisty the photos on FB look fab, glad you are feeling a little more positive How is DH? xxx
Pixtotts fingers crossed you get you friend and not her partner in the secret Santa and you can have fun choosing her gift (if it's him you can do a huge jar of nothing!) haha my wicked streak X
MKGIRL Christmas came early woo hoo, I'd have loved the coffee machine, very envious of DS whilst we were there, so far managing to resist. Enjoy xxx
Peppapig that sounds like my sort of day, just perfect. I've heard a few people mention the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, if anybody sees it on please shout out so I can record it, think I've only seen it twice. Just found the channel number for the Christmas movie channel so will look into that tomorrow xxx
Pinklady oh my lovely, sending lots of love and gentle hugs. You poor things what an impossible position to find yourselves in. Sending positive vibes your way and hoping that the anticoagulants blast that clot very damn quickly xxx

Nanamia

Oh no see what happens when you go AWOL Freespirit we forget birthdays. How naughty of us. Happy belated birthday lovelies xxx

Nanamia

Pinklady how clever is Pigpen sounds much more positive xxx