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

System

just read amazon's Black Friday week will begin November 25th:j

The house sale *should* be finalized within the next 2 weeks after a hiccup with the buyers mortgage application [sorted now]

Ive got all my items i want from Amazon on a wish list so will do one big order once the money comes through.

BBTHREE

Hi all

I am creeping back in very embarrassed after all my commenting that I wouldn't fall behind again, sadly I did within a matter of weeks : (

There are two main reasons - the first is that my daughter hogs the laptop for "coursework" which potentially means a bit a coursework plus Facebook, YouTube etc, but the house laptop was her Xmas present the other year so not much I can say.

The second reason is that I have had a promotion at work. The job is a lot more full on and although technically my hours are 9 to 5, I am currently working 6.30 - 6 and I am shattered.

I am sure once I am faster with daily tasks and can delegate a bit things will be better, but for now its hard work!

On a Xmas theme, my signature is very very wrong : (

I have bought all pressies including my kids which I am pleased about but nothing at all is wrapped and my hampers aren't "assembled"

I booked the last two days of oct off for wrapping, but then had to cancel them as there are month end tasks involved in my new job and you can't ever be off at the end of the month.

I have also had to cancel 27th and 31st Dec hols off work for the same reason.

I hope are all ok and hugs to anyone that needs them xxx

LalaGomay

BBTHREE wrote: »

I have bought all pressies including my kids which I am pleased about but nothing at all is wrapped and my hampers aren't "assembled"

I think you're doing really well. You're waaaaaaay ahead of most people!
I've only bought one present.

marco1dog

I am a bit late but loads of hugs to OMO and your daughter. Sounds a nightmare so I am pleased to see she is a lot better. Hope you enjoy London it will be great at this time of year.
Hope everyone is well.

nicki_2

BBThree - you're ahead of me! Only thing I've managed to buy so far are cards (Only because I spent 4 hours on M00npig yesterday with DD ordering them all in one go) and 2 books for twins in the family. I'm giving them each a copy of "Santas coming to my house" so I want them to be able to read them before Christmas so they have to be wrapped and ready to go for the 22nd Nov when DD will be off to see that side of her family or I'd have to post them.

Mojoworking

Hi all I'm looking for some advice. I really want to get dd who is 8 and 9 in January some sort of personalised Christmas book. I had a leaflet in mag from my adventure and I was considering the pnp one (only had free email message in the past) has anyone any experience of either please x

freespirit66

Afternoon everyone,

I finally got my windows cleaned so last challenge tasks all finally done, and a huge frog off my cleaning lists, this weeks tasks

Make Mince Pies and freeze
Make Maple Cheesecake and freeze
Make Rocky Road and freeze
Clean my oven :mad:

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:xmastree: WEEK 6 TASKS :xmastree:

OMO
Spray stags ( weather permitting)
Get ready for weekend away
Buy printer ink and print off tickets !!!!

Own_My_Own wrote: »

The only thing that is keeping me going this weekend is the fact that I know I won't be here next weekend.
Last night the stag feel off the unit. I think I must have unhooked it when I dusted earlier in the day. Luckily nobody was near it. One antler broke off but I've glued it back on.
Robbie still has a stinking cold and was up 3 times in the night because he couldn't breath.
DAS bought Robbie here in his big pram, so we have no room the kitchen at all. Even folded down it is massive.
The lounge is a tip.
Dd is feeling better but is tired and wants to be left alone. But she won't go to bed, so I am trying to keep the snotty monster away from her.

I just keep saying - This time next week !!!!

Oh OMO nearly there, nearly there :rotfl:

BBTHREE wrote: »

Hi all

I am creeping back in very embarrassed after all my commenting that I wouldn't fall behind again, sadly I did within a matter of weeks : (

There are two main reasons - the first is that my daughter hogs the laptop for "coursework" which potentially means a bit a coursework plus Facebook, YouTube etc, but the house laptop was her Xmas present the other year so not much I can say.

The second reason is that I have had a promotion at work. The job is a lot more full on and although technically my hours are 9 to 5, I am currently working 6.30 - 6 and I am shattered.

I am sure once I am faster with daily tasks and can delegate a bit things will be better, but for now its hard work!

On a Xmas theme, my signature is very very wrong : (

I have bought all pressies including my kids which I am pleased about but nothing at all is wrapped and my hampers aren't "assembled"

I booked the last two days of oct off for wrapping, but then had to cancel them as there are month end tasks involved in my new job and you can't ever be off at the end of the month.

I have also had to cancel 27th and 31st Dec hols off work for the same reason.

I hope are all ok and hugs to anyone that needs them xxx

oh BBTHREE congratulations on the job promotion, well done you

mrs-moneypenny

evening all,hope everyone is well

Ive done the front back and neck rib of my christmas jumper and now realise i havent got enough wool or the sleeves:mad: going to see if i can find a near enough match or if i have to go for contrast sleeves.

Omo sorry to hear you stag feel and broke glad you were able to mend it

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:xmastree: WEEK 6 TASKS :xmastree:

OMO
Spray stags ( weather permitting)
Get ready for weekend away
Buy printer ink and print off tickets !!!!

this week i will aim to
give cake its last feed
do list for special cards that are still needed
write some cards out
check pressie cupboard and see what else i need to buy

Own_My_Own

OMG the John Lewis Bear and the Hare have a free App :j

Downloading at the mo. Will edit post when I have had a play.

ETA I love it. It's the whole story, and if you tap on an animal it moves. There are also 2 games. They are adding more games in the run up to Christmas.

Dd is asleep at the moment but she is going to be thrilled

FeistyFidget

Oh no Omo, poor stag