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

BloomingTasty

Evening all. Just a quick one. How do I show photos? Think someones mentioned photobucket? But really haven't got a clue! Thank you

Own_My_Own

BloomingTasty wrote: »

Evening all. Just a quick one. How do I show photos? Think someones mentioned photobucket? But really haven't got a clue! Thank you

What are you using laptop ? iPad ?

Yes it is photobucket, but they are laid out differently on different devices.

Nanamia

Nic sound advice as ever from the lovelies, they are way to sensible for me! But a little is rubbing off It's good to hear of somebody getting something good from tesco xxx
Murie I do miss you I'm glad things are going well tho. And huge congratulations on your weight loss wow go you, feels great doesn't it? I bet you secretly love having a house full of giggling excited teenagers (I know I did) hope DS did the taxiing tho and that the girls had a great time xxx
his missus aww bless you my lovely, gentle hugs. Enjoy the time you have and make some more memories. Nothing can take them away from you. You are doing so well to be bothered with anything else and your snowed in hamper sounds like a great idea xxx
Cupofchai I was going to say the same thing as b_e_g it might not be as busy as we assume on Christmas Eve, I've done it, all be it not for a few years, just for the atmosphere ha do I sound sad? xxx
b_e_g you really are on a roll now aren't you How is elderly friend doing? Have they managed to sort out carers etc? xxx
Kiss me now welcome to our wonderful thread. Linky has published a precise list of lists. These will help you prioritise what you want to do, I'm sorry I printed mine but can't find the post. But I know a lady who will.. So Linky your challenge should you choose to accept it xxx
Arthein big waves welcome back Glad the move has gone well. Ooh first Christmas in new house what fun. I think if one or two of those branches weren't to have survived the move so well (accidentally obviously) you may be forced to try a real tree this year! X
Fevertotell aww my lovely, you have been through such an awful lot. Sending lots of hugs to you. Let the antidepressants do there job and be kind to yourself please xxx
Pigpen wise words (as ever) and my thoughts exactly to Wuvvie You crazy lady are you now in terrible pain after your shopping trip? Oh my word I don't know where you manage to find the energy xxx
Mrs M I've missed your updates. How did the fayre go? Hope you did well. It's an unfortunate side of Christmas, makes missing loved ones even harder somehow xxx
JJ aww no way. Is all this trouble down to the antibiotics or is it unrelated. You didn't miss having your hair done too did you?
Ruth I've had the DVD (USA import) on my wish list since it was last mentioned (can't remember who recommended tho sorry). I can't believe that service. I knew nothing about it- tesco club card tv? Off to investigate Thank you xxx
Orkney Star You are doing so well aren't you. Go girl xxx
MKGIRL I love the photos, thank you xxx
Linky at least the box is white! DS may surprise you this year, he may even like the tree. Can you believe the change in him since this time last year? Wow what a difference a year has made. xxx
Freespirit aww no a blooming migraine (good job you've a sneaky appointment booked) Talking of who has made dramatic changes in a year Look at you superstar I'm so very proud of you, hold your head high you are an inspiration to us all xxx

I'm sat in bed, DGD2 is in her room, think finally nodded off! Oh my word she takes advantage of her Nan How long before I hear the potter patter across the hallway? We are off out for breakfast in the morning with VDSiL who is 50 tomorrow wooo hooo. She shares her birthday with my DN so we are all out together for breakfast then VDSiL is having a big family party on Sunday. I can't wait Breakfast in the morning then evening at Manchester Christmas Markets with my lovely neighbours, three of us, girls only trip. Oooh it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas xxx

Nanamia

Hiya Blooming Tasty will let Linky explain. Be back in a bit, looking forward to seeing your photos xxx

Ruth_honey

Nanamia-I think clubcard tv is fairly new. Can't say I've watched anything on it yet. Between all the catch up on the sky, the various apps for channels and sky go, I need more hours in the day!
I've got Bernard and the Genie on DVD, but I'm sure it's a copy. It was from eBay and looks cheap and nasty-but it works, so I'm happy. We were only telling my cousin about it a few weeks ago because she wanted Christmas film suggestions. I can't believe they don't show it on tv. It's directed by Richard Curtis, stars Alan Cumming and Lenny Henry and has some great cameos too. How it's not more well known, I don't know!

Been wrapping hampers today. We're doing a collection for the ladies who work in the library where we have our weekly cross stitch meets. They were going to buy chocs and biscuits, but I suggested maybe some tea/coffee/hot choc instead. I'm sure they get fed up with everyone giving them sweets around Christmas. So I've bought some sachets of latte/mocha/cappuccino, some Twinings hot chocolate, and big boxes of Twinings teas (Lady Grey and Afternoon tea)-all for £11-and I'll make them into a hamper with whatever the other lady brings(probably biscuits!). Looks quite impressive already and should be more of a treat than what they usually drink at work.

Started reading Calling Mrs Christmas last night. Has anyone read it yet? So far it sounds very 'us' and I'm enjoying it. Can't believe how quickly the days are flying by! Where's the pause button???

Nanamia

I thought that too Ruth when I saw the cast. I know exactly what you mean "not enough hours in the day" as mr willy wonka would say! I've bought a fair few Christmas DVDs throughout the year and have a couple more on my wish list, but think I will leave them till next year now. Fingers crossed I get to watch at least a couple xxx

No pics Blooming Tasty

Nanamia

Ruth Calling Mrs Christmas is £3.50 on kindle app. Is it worth it? I did read a couple of Carole Matthews Christmas stories last year as recommended by the lovelies, and enjoyed them! X

Loving the sound of your hamper for the library ladies, I did a similar one for the nurses on the chemo suite when DH had finished his treatment a few years ago xxx

pigpen

wuvvies wrote: »

i cant beleive that you have been through exactly the same thing. my dd had just had her 16th birthday and i didnt have a clue. did your dd come home again? i have asked her to christmas dinner today in case she was waiting and i text her all the time saying she can come home any time. im trying to keep all options open. its so hard to forgive her as she doesnt thnk shes wrong. she just thinks shes grown up.

No, she didn't come home. She did it 3 months after her 16th birthday.


I didn't tell her she could come home, it is a given, if they ever need me it is my job to be there. I have since told her if she wants to come home with her little boy she is more than welcome and we will sort something. She is now 19. They all think they are grown up, then they get to 20 and realise that in actual fact they are far from grown up and want to be 12 again. One of the harder parts for me is that he is 8 years older than her so it felt like child abuse and I was allowing my daughter to be with a paed. If it helps.. they are still together, but won't be forever.


I told my daughter I won't ever forgive her for putting me through that and have told my other daughter if she even thinks about doing the same she will be roast in her own juices and fed to the cat! I hate lying and deceit and sneakiness.. I don't do those things and I expect the same from others.


We do have a relationship now but it was hard to rebuild but I will not ever risk losing MY daughter over some random scratty male. I brought them into the world and loved and nurtured and provided for them for 16 years and that is something he can never do.


Time is a great healer and will smooth those great sore open wounds you have right now but I found it a long road and she needs to realise you are hurt but speaking to her now while you are feeling so fragile and angry and hurt and lost is not the time. Heal yourself, let her learn and speak about it when you are stronger.


((hugs))


Nana.. yes, we had to come home as my mother (awaiting a hip replacement) and I were incapable of walking further.. on a plus note Pixie went to bed at 7pm lol. I've had drugs so it is improved.. though my mouth is still incredibly sore though my throat feels better so hopefully that is mending.


No wrapping done today but I picked up a few bits while shopping.. gloves for DD1, leggings for DD2 and candy canes for my tree and I am NEVER EVER setting foot in Home Bargains again.. I don't know how people can shop in there it is hideous!!!

BloomingTasty

Own_My_Own wrote: »

What are you using laptop ? iPad ?

Yes it is photobucket, but they are laid out differently on different devices.

Its a samsung tablet. :jl

Own_My_Own

BloomingTasty wrote: »

Its a samsung tablet. :jl

I will do this as if you are completely new to photo bucket. So if you know photo bucket you can skip the first bits.

Open that photobucket app.

Go to My Albums

Press the up arrow at the top.

Choose from Library

This will then show all the pictures in your library.

Click the ones you want to add.



Once they are added.---

Open the picture you want to post.

Press the link chain at the top.

Then press the IMG button.

Come on her and paste.

( I hope the Samsung is laid out like the iPad or the above could be useless ):rotfl: