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

freespirit66

OMO - Thankyou i cant wait to join in properly

NANAMIA - Im giggling at the 2012 its a bit late for wishing now hee hee thats how nervous i was joining.

Im still in bed eating a bacon sarnie and drinking coffee, feeling incredibly relaxed today, DD1 has gone to India travelling for xmas and new year and as long as i get a text from her each day i know she is safe i got todays one, DD2 and her boyfriend are off to his family today so its just DS1 and me today so no rigid times to get food ready we can just please ourselves.

KAYMUMOF3 - I had a really bad headache xmas eve too so know how you felt was worried it would turn into a migraine and ruin xmas day hope you feel better now.

Own_My_Own

welshdreamer71 wrote: »

There's a lovely little sale on dotcomgiftshop for Xmas bits the brollys are back down to just over a pound lovely little tote bags for a pound and some really sweet coasters and table mat sets for under 4 pound for the two .... Could be the start of some hampers....

Anyone know of any sites online for cheap and cheerful wrapping paper and cards please x

Not sure if it's what your looking for but BHS post wrapping paper and cards.

http://www.bhs.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?langId=-1&storeId=13077&catalogId=34096&beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=false&pageSize=40&searchTermScope=3&searchTermOperator=LIKE&searchType=ALL&sort_field=Relevance&searchTerm=wrapping+paper&x=17&y=14

http://www.bhs.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?langId=-1&storeId=13077&catalogId=34096&beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=false&pageSize=40&searchTermScope=3&searchTermOperator=LIKE&searchType=ALL&sort_field=Relevance&searchTerm=christmas+cards&x=48&y=10

If I come across any more, I'll let you know.


As you can tell, we didn't go shopping today. We slept in late and my IBS is playing up. We are going tomorrow instead. So today I must not have any french stick or wine, as this is why I am in pain now
Am just going to have a quite day then later dd is going to thrash us at Harry Potter Scene It.:rotfl:

eta- I got this paper for birthdays

http://www.bhs.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34096&storeId=13077&productId=6344187&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=936005&parent_categoryId=934991&pageSize=40

http://www.bhs.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34096&storeId=13077&productId=6344180&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=936005&parent_categoryId=934991&pageSize=40

Pixie_Fairydust

I'm in for 2013 and I'll try to post more I promise :j

Thanks OMO for all the hard work you have put into the thread already. I'm looking forward to sharing with you all this year.

BTW my b'day is 25th April.

Me and DS are off to the Eden project on Thurs or Fri, has anyone been? it will be our 1st trip. We are staying in Cornwall until New Year's Eve then have a mahoosive drive home :eek: but its been brilliant seeing family from the south west and Australia

Can't face the sales today but will have a scout around online. Have a brilliant day everyone whatever you are all up to and stay safe in this awful weather.

Pix
xxx

Own_My_Own

Here is my list for Christmas and Birthdays
Will add to it as I think/buy stuff

Red- Not Started
Orange -In Progress
Green- Bought/ Finished

X- Xmas
Bd- Birthday
Fd- Fathers day

Dad- X Vodka Gillette Set
........Bd Next Smelly Set done
........Fd- Diesel Always the Brave done

Dd-X Fleecy PJs,Ted Baker Set, Mango Set, No7 Mirror Narnia Movie Hamper Money,Stocking,
......Bd Sanctuary Set, Genie Straighteners done

Ds -X Fishing Gear, Joop Set, Lynx Sets T-Shirt,Stocking
......Bd Joop Set, done

Ads-X Joop Set, Lynx Sets
...... Bd Joop Set done

Dgs-X Harrods Stocking,Reindeer Teddy, 4 Xmas Board Books, Mega Music Set, Car Rocker, bath bits,
.......Bd Play Tent Set, Play Tunnel,Stacking Cup, Peppa Pig Books
.......Birth Harrods First Teddy ( and money for the pram) done

GAunt- X Peony Set, Address Book, Calendar.

Older Niece x2- X Ted Baker Set
........Bd£10 cash

Younger Niece-X Disney Art Sets
.Bd £10 .......cash

Nephew-X Mickey Mouse Case, Colouring pad, Stickers and Crayons
........ Bd £10 cash

Neighbour X-Biscuits

Dds Friend X- Ted Baker Set
................Bd- Betty and Walter Set

ANiece X-Book ,Selection Box

ANephew X- Book ,Selection Box


Note to self - Fill stockings as you buy things. dd had way to much last year.

daisiegg

Hi all

Well I had a wonderful Christmas Day and was thoroughly spoiled.

Have already had a look at the online sales and picked up a few bits for next year - most unlike me

Having a total PJ day today - just had a bacon bagel for brunch and sitting with OH watching the Downton Abbey Christmas special. Going to make trifle soon and it's pasta and garlic bread for dinner tonight - YUM. We are going to spend the day well and truly on the sofa today AND tomorrow! OH is going into work for a few hours on Friday but then I am going to meet him and we'll go to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park if it is not wet, but if it is we will just head straight to a pub for the evening then it is my birthday on Sunday then New Year's Eve.

I am feeling very content and happy

Sorry to hear about those who didn't have such a good day. Makes me feel a bit guilty for being so happy

Loving the new thread!

jozy_2

good afternoon all, been 'lurking' on 2012 thread since Oct'/Nov, didn't join in much, but I have had a go at some of the ideas and all seem to have been appreciated.

I guess that means I need to start earlier this year and do more home made gifts for family and friends.

B'day 4th April

Own_My_Own

:santa2: jozy
Great to have you aboard . :j (Still on the ship theme )

Just found these kids Christmas game cards in Marks. Havw ordered some for the Art Hamper. Not bad for £1.50

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Marks-and-Spencer-Christmas-Games/dp/B002PSNJDU?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_27&nodeId=2450799031&sr=1-27&qid=1356528329

Anyone doing a Gardener hamper ? Book £2.50 down from £8

http://www.marksandspencer.com/The-Ten-Minute-Gardener-Collection-Book/dp/B003MKGZXG?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_31&nodeId=2450799031&sr=1-31&qid=1356528764

Bird House £5.50 down from £10 . Would be nice with a bird book and some fat balls or food.

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Marks-and-Spencer-Bird-House/dp/B008P5YNCS?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_19&nodeId=2450799031&sr=1-19&qid=1356530083

black_cat

Had a lovely day yesterday but OH woke up in agony at 4.30 this morning. After telephone conversation with out-of-ours doctor my father drove us to the hospital. Probably kidney stones! OH on strong painkillers and back in bed. Mum and dad have gone home and I'm left feeling a bit down. Hate seeing him pain - all I can do is keep providing hot water bottles and liquid.

Hope your Boxing Day is better than mine!

Own_My_Own

black_cat wrote: »

Had a lovely day yesterday but OH woke up in agony at 4.30 this morning. After telephone conversation with out-of-ours doctor my father drove us to the hospital. Probably kidney stones! OH on strong painkillers and back in bed. Mum and dad have gone home and I'm left feeling a bit down. Hate seeing him pain - all I can do is keep providing hot water bottles and liquid.

Hope your Boxing Day is better than mine!

I have the greatest sympathy for him. I had them in the summer. Would rather give birth everyday. If someone had said cutting my right hand off would stop the pain, I would have let them do it. The only thing that worked for me was morphine.

girlinayellowdress

Spent the morning taking down the tree and decorations. Only entering the kitchen if I really have to (shall tackle it tomorrow). Ordered a few bits in the sale for next year, decided its going to be a very mse year.

I have some nice notebooks and diary to get myself mega organised next year. Determined to lose weight, get a tad healthy and save some money. I think this year coming I HAVE to make some lifestyle changes.

Better finish the chocolates off quickly then