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

Peppapig

OMO the chocolate is really funny - I actually looked at one like that today so really glad I decided to give it a miss.

Nanamia wrote: »

Peppa was just checking out the films you'd recommend on amazon and noticed the author Debbie Macomber has a few festive books too. Just downloaded to kindle app one for £0.59 if anybody needs to stock up hths xxx

Thanks Nana, that's a good price, I'll pop over there and see what's available. I've read all the other Christmas books I put on my Kindle so I need to replenish.

CupOfChai wrote: »

I've messaged the seller that I want to return it for a refund, but I'm actually rather hoping they ignore me so I can just get Ebay to close the case and refund me, and I won't have to pay to return it. Just thinking now that it's lucky I did try to use it before giving it to the person, so I've got a chance of sorting it out and they're not disappointed!

CupofChai, if it's faulty and not fit for purpose you shouldn't have to pay return postage whatever happens - at least you know ebay will side with you if they don't play fair.

Nanamia wrote: »

Dashing in with an update from son by another Mum! Excellent news by all accounts new meds regime is doing the trick transplant prob won't be necessary. Woooo hooo I'm over the moon. Such fabulous news I had to share. Happy happy Christmas xxx

Fabulous Nana - what good news just before Christmas.

Pigpen - Sounds horrendous - hope all the family are well again very soon.

Freespirit - I was going to say something to you but it's just gone out of my head and won't come back so I'll just give you a wave instead. (Can you imagine the wave please - my smilies are playing games).

Hanley25

Hi everyone. Can somebody help please. It's mine and DH's 6 wedding anniversary on Xmas Eve and I always like to get him a pressie that represents what anniversary it is. 6 years is either sugar or iron. I was thinking that sugar is probably easier to buy than iron. Maybe a sweetie hamper. But can anybody else think of anything more original at all?

Thanks.

Nanamia

Hanley does DH drink coffee? Maybe make flavoured syrups? Sweetie bouquet/tree?

FeistyFidget

freespirit66 wrote: »

Well i have done the sum total of nothing, one wash in machine and all i have done is sit and watch christmas films, i have a headache from panicking about the electric people coming to service the electric smoke alarm, and he was really nice, i wish i had a backbone and didnt worry about these things, thank god that is over now, that is my 2nd frog i have eaten this week, i just really cba at everything today

OMO is everything ok?
FEISTY hi, hope you have a good day, how is DH at the moment and has the hospital been in touch about op?
JUNIORJ wow, wow, wow, love your hair you festive princess, im so sorry you are still in pain and have another sinus infection, hope you feel better soon
NIC that is fantastic, im so glad your business is doing so well
PIGPEN oh well it was nice while it lasted

We've heard from the hospital, and they've lied through their teeth about what happened to poor DH - we were told of what had happened by his cardiac team (who read from his notes) but now urology have said that it didn't happen that way at all. We suspect that they have intentionally altered his notes, and poor DH is fuming. No word on the op date though - thank you so much for asking

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Saw this on FB and had to share it. ( just incase any of you have put one of these in your kids stocking ) :rotfl:

lol this really made me chuckle!

Nanamia wrote: »

Dashing in with an update from son by another Mum! Excellent news by all accounts new meds regime is doing the trick transplant prob won't be necessary. Woooo hooo I'm over the moon. Such fabulous news I had to share. Happy happy Christmas xxx

Nana that is flipping awesome! I have thought of your son from another Mum often - I'm so glad that it is good news

I've finished all my orders :j I've also bought or ordered ALL pressies, and our main food shop is done! I am the most organised I have ever been, and because I have told myself to stop trying to hit perfection, I am also enjoying it

If anyone is after a mince pie recipe, I can strongly recommend Nigella's frangipane one! It is amazing You can find it on my blog here

Nanamia

Aww thank you so much for the kind words I'm so relieved obviously its a great early present. DS is over the moon which is another relief Think my festive cheer may have returned. I'm off to catch up properly now but am a little giddy xxx

mrs-moneypenny

going off on a tangent does he do any excercise like weight lifting etc weights are or can be iron. or a pumping iron t shirt?

with sweets/sugar. you could look for things with the words in like brown sugar by rolling stones or sugar baby love by rubettes i think

going to watch elf and write some more cards now

Hanley25

Nanamia wrote: »

Hanley does DH drink coffee? Maybe make flavoured syrups? Sweetie bouquet/tree?

He does drink it but he only drinks it black with no sugar! It's a great idea I'm doing something similar for my brother who loves sweet coffee. I did think about sweetie tree but not sure whether I'll be able to get all the stuff to make one in time.

Still not got a car. It would cost so much to fix that we have decided we're better off getting a new one. DH is going with his dad tomorrow to look at some. If they get one then I'll be able to get further afield at the weekend so will be easier to buy some supplies and make something.

Hanley25

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

going off on a tangent does he do any excercise like weight lifting etc weights are or can be iron. or a pumping iron t shirt?

with sweets/sugar. you could look for things with the words in like brown sugar by rolling stones or sugar baby love by rubettes i think

going to watch elf and write some more cards now

He doesn't do any weight lifting but I really like the idea of something with the word in like a dvd or cd. Hmmm off to put the words into google and see what comes up. Thanks.

Ooh just remembered one of his favourite bands is Iron Maiden! Off to search Amazon for a greatest hits CD.

Thank you so much I knew I'd get some great ideas on here. :T

Ruth_honey

Hanley25 wrote: »

Hi everyone. Can somebody help please. It's mine and DH's 6 wedding anniversary on Xmas Eve and I always like to get him a pressie that represents what anniversary it is. 6 years is either sugar or iron. I was thinking that sugar is probably easier to buy than iron. Maybe a sweetie hamper. But can anybody else think of anything more original at all?

Thanks.

Iron man DVD? The 3rd film came out on DVD recently.
Something made of cast iron? Shoe scraper, horseshoe, doorstop (think I saw some in Home Bargains earlier if that's any use), wall art.

Lots of sugar things around at this time of year! Sugar mice? Bake some cupcakes if you have time?
There's a series called Sugar Rush which was set in Brighton. We enjoyed it, but it might not be to everyone's taste.
Make a cd with songs containing 'iron' or 'sugar'-there's a song from the 60s called Sugar Sugar. Iron Maiden cd?

Hanley25

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Iron man DVD? The 3rd film came out on DVD recently.
Something made of cast iron? Shoe scraper, horseshoe, doorstop (think I saw some in Home Bargains earlier if that's any use), wall art.

Lots of sugar things around at this time of year! Sugar mice? Bake some cupcakes if you have time?

Oh he loves the Iron Man films too! Thanks another great idea.