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

blue_eyed_girl

Mint1955 wrote: »

One of the things my motorbike riding OH gets such pleasure from is a new Buff. It's a thin material tube that you can pull up over the back of head and nose and stops draughts down the back of the neck. Otherwise it's just a warm but light material worn round the neck. If its a lady motorbiker its brilliant if you pull up over back of head and ears then your crash helmet doesn't rip your earrings out! Believe me as a lady motorbiker they are amazing. Aldi were selling some last week but you can get them in motorbike shops or walking outdoor type shops. Just don't get a cheaply nylon one as they sweat.

Thanks for this info Mint. I think DH mentioned something like this last night from the link that Ruth gave me. Will have a look in Aldi when I go down town this morning. Really appreciate all these idea. What I don't use now will give me ideas for the future.

Right I must go now as we have a busy day ahead.


b_e_g

Nanamia

Feisty oh you do sound more upbeat it's lovely to hear. Duvet day sounded lovely. Thanks for the ground almond link, I'm hoping they'll be back soon but it's good to know they're there even with postage. Fingerscrossed DH is in and out today but if not I know you will be ok :)xxx
b_e_g that made me chuckle, sounds like my house Good luck with getting in the bathroom, and enjoy your busy day xxx
Chrissy oho that's it then! But on the plus side you are in your dream home xxx

One pound off woo hoo. Good morning everybody, really hoping for a very productive day xxx

Gettingtherequickly

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:I have another visitor:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Nanamia

Gettingtherequickly do not panic, you got rid of its friend. You can get rid of him. It's cold outside your house must be just too tempting xxx

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

hope everyone is well
hugs good wishes and positive vibes where needed

Gettingtherequickly hope your visitor soon goes away

as i mentioned it was DD1s birthday on saturday, shes been given the cake DD3 made so i can show it you now

as you can guess shes a rugby fan.

bought my special cards from card factory over the weekend so have them to write now

stay warm all winter is coming for the next couple of weeks

Nanamia

Wow Mrs M the cake is amazing. What a clever DD3 bet it was delicious too xxx

Ruth_honey

mkgirl1981 wrote: »

My cat does that when I have a baked potato with cheese - no idea why but she tries everything to get at it

She's also a fiend for gammon. Cats can be odd...lol!

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

Ruth - many thanks for the motorbike ideas. That is great. Hubby has started looking - so far it might be some muc off cleaner maybe microfibre cloth and a couple of other small bits. Will do them up with the xmas cellophane and ribbon. If DS sees the list he will probably borrow it to get some ideas what to buy for her too. Thanks again.

b_e_g

You're welcome. Save the list so you've got ideas for future birthdays/Christmases.

Mint1955 wrote: »

One of the things my motorbike riding OH gets such pleasure from is a new Buff. It's a thin material tube that you can pull up over the back of head and nose and stops draughts down the back of the neck. Otherwise it's just a warm but light material worn round the neck. If its a lady motorbiker its brilliant if you pull up over back of head and ears then your crash helmet doesn't rip your earrings out! Believe me as a lady motorbiker they are amazing. Aldi were selling some last week but you can get them in motorbike shops or walking outdoor type shops. Just don't get a cheaply nylon one as they sweat.

Another great suggestion. I had one somewhere. Haven't used it in ages, but now it's quite chilly, I'll have to find it.

mrs-moneypenny

thank you for the recommendation of the buffs. funnily enough i bought a 3 pack of those buffs whne we went matlock the other week DH wanted one and the bike shop there had 3 for £10, so i told him to get one of those and DD1 and her partner can have the other 2 as stocking fillers hes a biker and shes often on pillion.

Ruth_honey

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:I have another visitor:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Oh no! When you find where they're getting in, fill the gap with wire wool. They hate it & it's easy to push into gaps around pipes etc.

Can you get someone's cat to wander round your house-get a cat scent on things to put them off? And if you have any of those heat toys that you warm in the microwave, put them in a sealed box/cupboard! The bugg€r$ ate mine when we had unwelcome guests a few years ago. :mad:

craftymummy_2

freespirit66 wrote: »

CRAFTYMUMMY ooh that sounds interesting how do you make your amaretto? Your other makes sound gorgeous.

Thanks amd this the link for the amaretto: http://www.shutterbean.com/2011/homemade-amaretto/

I don't like the stuff but SS does, hope he'll like the homemade version too as it was really easy to do.