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

FeistyFidget

Well done Nana! That is fantastic, and you definitely deserved a stodgy treat

Well the boots guide has been glanced through, there was nothing I was really excited about in truth. In fact, there was hardly anything I wanted at 75% off, let alone full price. Am I being blind, or have they done away with all the Hello Kitty bits?

On the shop assistant front, I have to make the dreaded call today, to tell her that we wont be requiring her help on a daily basis, just perhaps on a one off (when DH is in hospital etc) I've managed to find a reliable family member

News from the hospital - they are still trying to find a suitbale time when both departments can see DH together

girlinayellowdress

nana well done on your weight loss, slightly envious of all your hard work there. Hopefully I will lose some once these tablets are out of my system as they are notorious for weight gain.

As for DS is was the news we were sort of expecting and preparing for but didn't want to hear. They made casts of his legs and the splints will be ready in 4 to 5 weeks then he will be immobile for about another 4 weeks. It will then be reviewed after 6 months of splints but the consultant is certain it will not work so it will be back to an op and serial casting. DS has taken it in his stride (seriously the wrong phrase there) and when the consultant said he will get the new splints and immobile he asked do they provide a bell so he could ring when he wants something! Thankfully the doc understands DS's sense of humour.

So my early Christmas prep has been a godsend. Manged to order a cd for my mums birthday from sainsbobs and ordered the James Bond box set for DS not sure how much it is anywhere else but £50 for 22 movies should keep him occupied and paid for with nectar points so happy me.

Going to have a lazy week tidying up, baking and stashing all the wrapped presents in one place.

Oh I did order myself an embroidery machine for a ridiculous amount of money but I thought next years christmas is going to be 100% home made (apart from the obligatory iTunes voucher for DS). So I might as well get the machine earlier than I was planning.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all.
hope everyone is well.
hugs good wishes and positive vibes where needed.
well done on the weight loss nanamia

this weeks goals are
feed cake
finish front of my christmas jumper
clear ironing pile
wrap DD1s chrsitmas pressie.
write some cards

Flowfy

FeistyFidget wrote: »

Well done Nana! That is fantastic, and you definitely deserved a stodgy treat

Well the boots guide has been glanced through, there was nothing I was really excited about in truth. In fact, there was hardly anything I wanted at 75% off, let alone full price. Am I being blind, or have they done away with all the Hello Kitty bits?

On the shop assistant front, I have to make the dreaded call today, to tell her that we wont be requiring her help on a daily basis, just perhaps on a one off (when DH is in hospital etc) I've managed to find a reliable family member

News from the hospital - they are still trying to find a suitbale time when both departments can see DH together

I think they have done away with the strictly come dancing makeup as well. which I loved. it isn't in the brochure anyway. maybe it is in the stores as well as the hello kitty.

good luck with the phone call.

Nanamia

That does sound like a plan b e g I bought the M&S giftcard from groupon and it's not worked yet! Argh the customers service dept are lovely tho! A bowling deal which was great and two canvases (not ordered yet so can't comment) xxx
Flowfy we all do it to ourselves. Hope your adapted lists are looking better. I was serious about the ironing tho Be kind to yourself today try and make a little time for you xxx
Feisty Hope the call went ok, think you've made the right decision I would get back on to the hospital give them a reasonable time scale to get their act together then insist on separate appointments if necessary. Have you rang the consultants secretary? I always have found if you make friends with them the ball starts to roll much smoother! Sorry bossy Nana again xxx
Pinksteps your post brought a little tear to my eye this morning. Your DS is such a credit to you. You never kno he could prove the consultant wrong xxx

Nanamia

Thank you for the kind words about my weigh in. I really can't take any credit I've found the plan a doddle, just got my head round it. Secretly glad to have my fruit this morning for breakfast xxx

mkgirl1981

Flowfy wrote: »

I think they have done away with the strictly come dancing makeup as well. which I loved. it isn't in the brochure anyway. maybe it is in the stores as well as the hello kitty.

good luck with the phone call.

I was also looking forward to flicking through the boots Xmas guide but was a bit underwhelmed too. Thought it might be better in store(we have a big boots so usually get a lot of good bits) but it was all a bit ... Meh

his_missus

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I was in Card Factory today and they were playing "Merry Xmas Everybody"!!! Even I think it's too early for shops to be playing Christmas music and I LOVE a festive tune.

Argoose was playing christmasy tunes a few weeks ago! I wasn't buying anything christmassy either.

pinknfluffy28

Nanamia - Well done on an amazing weight loss! :T :T :T

Have just made chocolate covered apples for the girls to take to the firework display tonight. Cost about 25p per apple, very mse!

mandco

just a quick one popped into £land this morning and they have loads more xmas stock including some really nice 2014 calendars inc moshi monster/ hello kitty/ family guy ideal for stocking fillers or even as a small gift