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

nic2075

junior_j wrote: »

Feisty - glad Dh got weekend realise I love weekend realise when I've Been in for weeks At a time! I hope his health becomes more stable and improves in anyway it can! Big hugs! Try to make some time for yourself if you can bug hugs beautiful x

Got another present ticked off my list! Make your own zombie movie kit!! For my close friend lol she saw it in a expensive gadget shop for over a tenner and loved it found it on play for 5.99 and got 7% back with quid co

Do you have a link for the Zombie thing please? I tried searching and couldn't find it. X

Own_My_Own

nic2075 wrote: »

Do you have a link for the Zombie thing please? I tried searching and couldn't find it. X

http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchstring=Zombie+movie+kit&searchsource=0&searchtype=allproducts

Just realised I have already done 3 of my 5 tasks this week. :j

junior_j

Won't let me copy link it just copies as play.com but it's called zombie movie making kit xxxx

dropsofjupiter

http://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2538710/make-your-own-zombie-movie Also here as part of 3for2

CupOfChai

I think one or two of you were saying you weren't having trees because of not having the room to put one up? If you'd still like some sort of tree and can get to a Waitrose, they've got lovely little trees in pots that could sit on top of a table or something, I think they might be real trees as they're in the plant section. There's one roughly 8 inches tall and a bigger one roughly 1.5-2 feet. And they're sparkly!

freespirit66

Evening everyone,

fevertotell wrote: »

Evening all :-)
Well my trees are up...my lovely bloke went up the loft on saturday morning and by saturday eve they were both up and done...i'm loving it, my living room and playroom look so cosy and snug now :-)
I wasn't very well yesterday but managed to get to church and do odd jobs in the village i've been putting off. I went to the next village for their light switch on and had a cup of mulled wine with a mince pie round the huge Christmas tree with carols being sung...was very busy but still a lovely way to spend the eve...really put us all in the xmas spirit.
I've done my asda shop today to come on the 23rd...i can't believe the cost of everything...it's come to a small fortune...i'm hoping i'll be able to cancel it and get to aldi with the bloke before that date but i've got it there as back up! it's a pest not being able to drive and relying on other people only annoys or disappoints.
I've wrapped a few more presents today, i'm going 'stocking filler' shopping on friday with a few friends so that will hopefully be me nearly done then...bar a few i need to do online at the weekend.
I need to write my cards and post them...make mince pies and think that's it for this week, it's my sons school xmas fayre on friday night and my church one on saturday so i'm very busy lol! Also going out to celebrate our 11 years together on friday night as well...having a posh meal out :-)
My son is a lot better now and went to school today and has gone off to beavers with his nanny with no cough...thanks to all who wished him well :-) I've been having dizzy spells...not sure if it's the cocktail of new meds or an ear infection...we will see, bloke is looking after me and making sure i don't do too much...he even cooked all weekend :-) gasp! lol
Hope all of you are well? And i'm sorry to hear the exes are being KH's...My ex hubby is too...but that's a whole other thread lol hugs to all xxx

FEVERTOTELL glad DS is better and back at school, can we see a pic of the trees? Hope you have a lovely night out on Friday

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Thank You. Just ordered them. Had to do it over the phone as the internet was showing no store deliveries. Got them delivered to my house for free. £14.40 instead of £18
Did the Christmas shop today. Popped in Morrison's to have a look and thought I may as well do it while I'm here. I must say my £60 didn't go very far. I was walking round saying ' I can get that cheaper in Aldi' ( in my head). I had to keep reminding myself I had stamps to spend.
For the actual dinner I only need to get a piece of beef now. I didn't buy any biscuits because the tins were sooo expensive. I am going to buy packets instead. I can get a couple of packets each week in my normal shop.
We are having toffee cheesecake and butterscotch ice-cream for dessert. I phoned ds and he picked it from the options.
Morrisons do have Cadburys Selection Boxes £2.99 buy one get two free. And Doritos and dips are half price £1.14

OMO i know what you mean i do that now i know you can buy stuff so much cheaper in aldi, lidl, home bargains, supermarkets prices seem ridiculous, i was thinking of spending the rest of my nectar points now and get it out of the way bits like stuffing, etc but i think i am going to be very disappointed with only £35 worth to spend haha

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Hi chrimbles!
Im so sorry ive been awol! We finally completed and moved house! Turned into a mare as our vendors werent out and ended up with half their stuff on drive whilst we were movibg in. Then they left the house filthy. They have leta dog wee in the lounge. The carpet was vile and the smell made us gag so we had to rip the whole thing up and bin it. New carpet ordered to be put in next week. Lots of other nasty surprises too is keeping us busy. Anywat we are only just getting into sone form of straight. Thank god I did most of my shopping early or I would be panicking.
Anyway tree usually goes uo first sunday but due to carpet not being fitted til the 6th it will go up following sunday.
Tasks this week
Find advent calenders.....
Find craft stuff to make christmas cards with kids.....
Find choc sleigh stuff to make them.....
See a theme here?
Xx

CROWDPLEASER yayyyy congratulations, hope you are very happy in your new home, shame they left it in such a state

Nanamia

Mrs M I have list of lists, doesn't help me I'm afraid. My DD has a phrase for me "that's just the way I roll" last minute I'm afraid. Love the teachers gift too, looking good xxx
Quidsy well you inspired me to get a move on, I've made a Christmas tree sweet cone thing, after seeing Susan42s Typical me I burnt my blooming finger on the glue gun- such a dope! Used to have a cool melt one and didn't even realise this one is hot melt. Ouch it's hot I have a lovely blister to prove it xxx
Freespirit found the recipes I've bookmarked them, thank you. I made mince pies again today they were yum (even if I say so myself) Can't believe you've got all that done already today- on a roll lady xxx
Mandco good to see you posting You poor thing migraine is awful that's a nightmare with the drs, I do hope you've managed to sort something xxx
Feisty well I've learned something new today- thank you. I didn't know the Sid lid existed- sounds like something from Dragons Den ! xxx
Ruth Oooh I can't wait for the panto too - "He's behind you" xxx
Picnmix sending hugs, go you, you are doing well xxx
Lazysheep yeh bring on Christmas now your exams are over, you and Spring Dreams X
Cupofchai your weekend does sound good. I hope you have a great time xxx
Fevertotell whey slow down, you are convalescing! Glad your tree is up, any pics? xxx
Peppapig I bought the exact hooks in B&Q last week, to hang the lights in the window. Does say each holds 0.5lb but I'm doubtful. Hoping to be proved wrong obviously! Anybody used them? xxx
Crowdpleaser aww what a shame the house was left in such a state It will be fab once you've your new carpet down and your tree up xxx

Sat waiting for my VVDGD1 to wake on her birthday in Oz I'd be tickling her toes by now, probably a good job I'm here ha Can't believe she's 4 today. Peppapig I've everything crossed you get your today too xxx

Linky late as ever! Sorry. May I add to this weeks tasks
1) start to wrap
2) sweet trees/wreaths
3) pots of gold

May be a little slow as DGD2 is spending a few days with us as DD has extra days work this week I may be forced to read Christmas stories or watch Christmas DVDs. xxx

FeistyFidget

I'm really behind on the Christmas prep, but in light of my new 'resolutions' I'm trying to tell myself it doesn't matter!

DH is settled back in and will hopefully be having the catheter in his neck and side to test the pressures of his liver and heart. Fingers crossed it will shed some light on what the matter is! I am being positive that all go well for him today

Own_My_Own

FeistyFidget wrote: »

I'm really behind on the Christmas prep, but in light of my new 'resolutions' I'm trying to tell myself it doesn't matter!

DH is settled back in and will hopefully be having the catheter in his neck and side to test the pressures of his liver and heart. Fingers crossed it will shed some light on what the matter is! I am being positive that all go well for him today

Feisty look at your list and think - what is the worst thing that will happen if I don't do that one. I bet you can cross half of it off.
I don't cook a single for Christmas from scratch and we don't have a tree, but we still enjoy it. A bought mince pie will not ruin the big day.

Own_My_Own

Just incase anyone missed it hidden at the bottom on yesterday's post-

MORRISONS have Cadburys selection boxes buy 1 get 2 free.

£2.99 Includes-

Crunchie
Dairy Milk Caramel
Fudge
Dairy Milk Kids
Dairy Milk Buttons
Flake.