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

kiss_me_now9

I currently work in a hospital and my best advice for getting hold of the wards and senior staff is don't let up. Phone every ten minutes if you have to. I do and I'm someone they normally want or need to speak to! Despite what they say, unless it's maternity or a and e they are NEVER always so busy they can't answer the phone. It's not blooming Casualty on the wards down there! Hope you get it sorted soon x

kiss_me_now9

pixtotts I just noticed your signature, I graduated from my psych degree this summer and I miss it so much - played with the idea of doing a masters but I'm not intelligent enough to go into the research end of it and I don't want to work with patients clinically (at least not in a psych setting) but I would've loved to do a neuropsych masters. Sigh. I love brains

CupOfChai

I hear everyone who is having trouble with keeping their parents' gifts even. It's so hard, especially trying to hint that you need to get more for one without giving away to the other that they've currently got more!

That reminds me, I've got one more gift to get! I need to find the "voucher" for a meal I gave them last year from me and OH, edit it to refer to a different restaurant, print it and give them that again.

Ruth_honey

Could you make the tablet a joint gift? I've heard good review about Tescos HUDL, by the way.

Re the X Factor tickets. Could you say they're a Christmas gift? Or say your family has organised a surprise for you on sunday-you've no idea what, but it's all paid for and they got your shifts muddled. Could you please be allowed to swop shifts or have the day off unpaid...

I used to get annoyed at a certain retail company I worked for that had compulsory stocktakes overnight. Wasn't told when I joined, so when they set the date, I said I had theatre tickets booked & couldn't do it. It's because they MAKE you do it. If they asked, I'd be fine about it. It's not my normal working hours, so I don't see why they should be allowed to force you to do the shift. Rant over. In a bad mood this morning. Woke up with a headache and before I even got out of bed I had a phone call. It was about stopping unwanted phone calls (already on the TPS list) and I'd told them before to bu€€er off (I think what I did was laugh, said 'that's ironic, isn't it?' and hung up) so this time they claimed that I'd paid them £49 to sign up to this service to stop the calls. I got very annoyed and asked them what bank I bank with then. They said it was on a visa debit card and was authorised this morning. Told them I don't HAVE £49 to pay them, so how could I? They hung up... Checked account and all is ok. How can these people get away with stuff like this? It makes me so mad! Like we're not stressed enough with everything else at this time of year. Not a good start to my day...

freespirit66

Afternoon everyone

Hanley25 wrote: »

That is actually ingenious! It combines both the Iron and the sugar. May get him a can of that to go with his main pressie.

Heehee i felt a bit of a plum coming up with that but you have made me feel quite brainy :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nanamia wrote: »

Freespirit I think that is a good plan. It's no good trying to force it, it'll be back on it's own On the Yankee candle theme, you will be glad to know I'm now addicted. Woo hooo I am your sister from another mister. I've presently got soft cotton burning in my new white wax burner asda £7 and as an alternative white lace in a burner we already had. Prefer the soft cotton, bought a couple more tarts and some little samplers till I find my favs The lady on the till in asda did give me a good tip (you experts will already kno-I'm sure- but in case we have any Yankee virgins like me!) she suggested I cut the tart into quarters as they last so long, get to change the scent more frequently And wait for it my DH loves them!!! He who has no opinion is addicted - no more plug ins which irritate my chest. Win win. Thank you xxx

Oh glad you have found one you really like, you wait you will get obsessed, you can also mix scents as well, i havent because im not that clever, so two quarters of 2 different wax tarts blended together, glad DH likes them too, bonus!!! My ex used to come home sometimes and say 'oh that stinks what is that one' :mad: but the kids love coming home and open the front door to a nice wafting scent especially at christmas time btw i love that quote from WCS

junior_j wrote: »

Evening all gosh I am beat, had my goddaughter all day she is 8 months and the cutest little angel however since being mobile you have to be on your toes lol! Then spent this evening with mum and another auntie nibbles wine and catch up lol
freespirit hello sweet. I also worry I'll get stuck chatting to neighbors instead of delivering cards and other festive stuff
Well I am shattered sinuses feel like I have been punched in the face xx night my festive friends x

Aah glad you had a lovely day with goddaughter and your mum and auntie, hope your sinuses are a bit better today x

PINKSTEPS hope you are ok, sending hugs, and hope DS hears from that blooming hospital
CAITLYN i have been wondering if you have been to new york yet, glad you had a fantastic time, wow those photos are great, how many trees have you got up??? Sorry about your sister moving to oz, make sure you have the best christmas ever with them, if you need to talk to someone im sure NANAMIA would help
MRSINVISIBLE ooh i bet you are so excited you will be seeing them all next week
MURIE hello hope everything is ok
RUTHHONEY hope your headache goes and your day gets better my lovely

mkgirl1981

Nanamia wrote: »

Well JJ (Festive Princess) I am sorry, I appear to be a bad influence on you haha. I hope you managed some sleep xxx
Ameyturtle aww you are doing so well, I do hope your festive cheer returns X
Linky I had to google tshirt folder and now I neeeed one! Have added to my wish list! When we have our new wardrobe next year I will be very glad of it I imagine. And I do love to iron Well done you 22 gifts wrapped woo hoo, 8 left will be a doddle go girl xxx
Pigpen oh no the dreaded lurgy hope the littlies are feeling a little better very soon. And you you poor thing, have you been looking after yourself? I know what you are like, you forget! Can you please tell me how you manage to do everything and play on your games? Do you sleep at all? Xxx
Mrs M aww DS parents evening made you smile that is lovely news, I'm like that with mine (still and they are 26 & 30 ) always very very proud but love it when somebody else notices too. I do wish you were looking after one of my DGDs you sound perfect, your class will love your stockings, what a very thoughtful thing to do. I love the photos of your makes but need them bigger please. Did you finish your wizard of Oz stocking for your friend? Or decide to keep it till next year? I hope I've not missed photos. I make a few notes as I'm reading along so when I reply I hopefully don't miss anybody, can't rely on my brain unfortunately. I watched Elf yesterday I just love it, it's so uplifting isn't it? xxx
Orkney Star great minds my BFF and I would always choose the same things even when we are on other sides of the world. Your meal sounds fun, hope you had a great time. How was DSs disco, glad it was on xxx
Wuvvie oh it wasn't meant to be I think tho now you've identified the problem with your existing job you will be able to get your head around it. It's got so many things going in its favour you aren't going to let the so called bosses spoil it for you or DS ! X
Ruth I'm going to treat myself hey ho I'm worth it ha. When I've caught up on hear I'm off to see what else I fancy Although I've been reading a so called very light read- Erica James new one for an age now! I've enjoyed it but its taken so long. Usually whip through hers in no time so don't know if it's just me ! xxx
Quidsy that was a bargain, hope you enjoy your new cd. I've just got the new Christmas now one from iTunes - not quite as cultured as you:( xxx
MKGIRL woo hoo you need to go, if necessary I will come and do your shift for you (unless you are a brain surgeon) you can not miss that. Have you won the tickets with Pepsi? xxx
Freespirit I think that is a good plan. It's no good trying to force it, it'll be back on it's own On the Yankee candle theme, you will be glad to know I'm now addicted. Woo hooo I am your sister from another mister. I've presently got soft cotton burning in my new white wax burner asda £7 and as an alternative white lace in a burner we already had. Prefer the soft cotton, bought a couple more tarts and some little samplers till I find my favs The lady on the till in asda did give me a good tip (you experts will already kno-I'm sure- but in case we have any Yankee virgins like me!) she suggested I cut the tart into quarters as they last so long, get to change the scent more frequently And wait for it my DH loves them!!! He who has no opinion is addicted - no more plug ins which irritate my chest. Win win. Thank you xxx
Cupofchai it was a good job you tested the gift first, hope it's sorted soon with no hassle. I hope you enjoyed your snuggle and baileys xxx
Arthein how clever you are, it never ceases to amaze me the amount of expertise on here.
Lazysheep hiya, how you doing? X
Kiss me now you are pretty much done except for last minute bits and DH - if he knows what's good for him he'll come up with something or will be happy with is stocking - always my favourite thing to be honest. Otherwise google a jar of nothing- that'd be perfect xxx
Peppa I'm off to amazon when I've caught up, need to see what's already been read last year and stock up on a few festive reads xxx
Feisty I do think enough is enough now with DHs treatment, I've never know anything like it. We are so very very lucky to have centres of excellence on our doorstep. Does DHs hospital have a PAL Patient Liason office? I think all hospitals do now but it'd be worth checking. On a happier note Nigellas frangipane I've been doing a few years, always adored specially DH, DD and BFF Freeze well too Your hamper looks fab, a very thoughtful gift as always xxx
Hanley wow fab ideas, aren't they a talented bunch xxx
b_e_g I was about to ask if you were ok, I know you've been a little quiet, then saw the fab hamper. It looks so good. Very professional. Well done xxx

No I just applied on applause store and got lucky ( or unlucky lol)

mkgirl1981

Unfortunately me and the friend I would have taken both work for the same company as managers but at different branches so it's really hard to get cover as there's 4 managers at each branch and we've both had our days off already as we had to use them to go to London on Tuesday for black sabbath - it's so typical! I'll just have to keep trying for next series

his_missus

Hi all,
On my way home from London after a wonderfully festive few days. Spent far too much, ate too much and walked too much! All pressies apart from gift cards now bought.

Need to put up decs tomorrow. This is the latest we've ever done it. Work xmas party tomorrow night too.

Hugs to you all xxx

blue_eyed_girl

Just having a couple of minutes 'time out' from wrapping :eek:. Lounge floor is absolutely littered with pressies, wrapping tags, sticky stuff etc.

So looking forward to the feeling of great satisfaction once its all done.

Just dawned on me that we are going to a carol service in Durham Cathedral on Saturday (our xmas treat to ourselves). Planning on getting into Durham in the afternoon for a wee bit of shopping, something to eat and then the carols :j Seemed ages away and all of a sudden its here.

Well it's time to get back on the floor - knees have been rested a bit.

Will pop back later tonight.


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quidsy

It has just occured to me that ds, neice & 2 cousins don't have a selection box each from me yet!! Totally unheard off in our family, the "kids" get one every year, even if 2 of those kids are 26 & 28 & one is 15!!! lol

Will hit morrys on the way home. I will also put selection box on the food shopping list.