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Sunshinemummy

mhoc wrote: »

Ive just been to put my 4 Guys and 2 cones away in what is turning out to be the stash wardrobe
I found a hot wheels easter egg, no problem, not very big and it will be scoffed at Downton Abbey time.
But I also found 3 After 8 eggs - not checked the dates but I don't usually mither about such things.
Has anyone any suggestions as to how I can use them up?
I was maybe thinking of making some sort of cake loaf (or possibly some large muffins, uniced) so I can freeze it and then off load it onto youngest son when he is here in November.
(Honestly I am not trying to poison him, I also give him loads of in date store cupboard stuff as well :rotfl:)
The mini bags of After 8 inside them will be good for Christmas stockings - deep sob, only need to do 2 this year as eldest son wont be home until April

Hugs for you this Christmas, the first Christmas is very hard. I have not had DS1 home for 3, coming up 4 Christmas, indeed he had not been back to the UK for this length of time. It is very hard, but we are getting used to it, such a shame that the costs of flights is ridiculous at Christmas time.

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

pattylabelle

AVT WOMBLE DATED TODAY

1 x Muller Light Greek Style Coconut & Vanilla Yogurt ...£2.18£1.50

mhoc

tweets wrote: »

When do Christmas markets start ? I have never been to them in Manchester because I don't have time weekends with going mums so would have to visit weekdays during school holidays. Or are they only on at weekends. Would love a meet up.

Well I am up for a trip into Manchester for Christmas markets if 2 of you are going as well - mind you whatever date suits everyone it will be the dates I am away :rotfl:

Or the Birmingham Christmas markets for that matter

Weekdays suit me as well

bargainqueen8

tweets wrote: »

When do Christmas markets start ? I have never been to them in Manchester because I don't have time weekends with going mums so would have to visit weekdays during school holidays. Or are they only on at weekends. Would love a meet up.

not sure date but usually start end of nov.they are open every day.we usually go in the week as its less manic.dont usually buy much but love the atmosphere and the mulled wine.they are well worth a visit.so will give you a shout when we are coming over,its difficult to set days as oh is a supply teacher so never know when he is working.

its_a_secret_66

Evangeline1971 wrote: »

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2 x Vimto Cherry Cordial No Added Sugar (1L) £3.76 £2.00
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1 x Pilgrims Choice Mature Cheddar (350g) £4.00 £2.50 (used A own brand Mature cheddar as trigger)
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2 x Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashells (250g) £10.00 £4.00 (used Duc d'O white truffles with strawberry as trigger)
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Wow thank you for your amazing post.

bargainqueen8

mhoc wrote: »

Well I am up for a trip into Manchester for Christmas markets if 2 of you are going as well - mind you whatever date suits everyone it will be the dates I am away :rotfl:

Or the Birmingham Christmas markets for that matter

Weekdays suit me as well

i looked at going to birmingham markets but cost of train tickets was:eek:.
but would love a meet up.:)

bargainqueen8

fairclaire wrote: »

Oh I forgot to tell you I FINALLY have a date to go into the Vic....4th Nov. I got my 5th phonecall offering me a slot the next day again :mad: Im afraid I totally lost my rag with the lady that called I asked her to check my notes (again) and confirm it said in there that I needed notice before I go in!! She admitted that she too hadn't checked my notes.

The admissions manager phoned me the next day, apologised profusely about what's happened and for the fact I now need a 4th pre op :mad: . But it's all sorted now......at last

that sounds hopeful you`ll be sorted soon then.i can reccomend ward 15b.lol all the staff were fanatstic there.i found all the ward staff were fab but admin was a pain.they continually said i was 1st on the list as i was such a stress head but turns out i was 3rd so over 5hrs waiting my blood pressure was off the scale.:rotfl:
hope it all goes well.

mhoc

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

Hugs for you this Christmas, the first Christmas is very hard. I have not had DS1 home for 3, coming up 4 Christmas, indeed he had not been back to the UK for this length of time. It is very hard, but we are getting used to it, such a shame that the costs of flights is ridiculous at Christmas time.

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

My eldest son has worked the last 3 Christmas but this will be the worst as he has no leave and wont be back until April. Now he says he wont have as much leave as he thought so he is going back to Cyprus in May so we might end up doing a Christmas/Easter mash up
The 1st year he had only just been posted out literally at the start of December so he was completely out of his element but the chap he was on duty with took him back home and he had a proper family Christmas with his 2 kids boucing off the walls.
At least he has been able to call us on Christmas morning so at least its better than nothing. Where he is stationed now has good wi fi so he has skyped us twice already so at least we should be able to se him.

I lost my dad 2 weeks ago. He was in a care home and he really didn't bother much with Christmas even when he was in his own home. Even so its going to be a hurdle to cross.

On the bright side I will have youngest son and daughter home so I have to make it a very sophisticated grown up Christmas for them. I think youngest son will almost always be home for Christmas but daughter will be making her own nest sometime in the next 5 years - I think guilt makes her come home now :rotfl:

mhoc

I think my local store does these white truffles - wonder if this will still be a trigger tomorrow ...

Evangeline1971 wrote: »

1 x ASDA Baby New Potatoes with Herbs & Butter (360g) £1.10 £0.39
2 x Vimto Cherry Cordial No Added Sugar (1L) £3.76 £2.00
1 x Thorntons Classic Collection (106g) £1.30 £1.00
1 x Pilgrims Choice Mature Cheddar (350g) £4.00 £2.50 (used A own brand Mature cheddar as trigger)
1 x Kellogg's Special K Cracker Crisps Sea Salt & Bals... £1.99 £1.00
1 x Kellogg's Special K Cracker Crisps Sour Cream & On... £1.99 £1.00
1 x Kellogg's Special K Cracker Crisps Sweet Chilli (1... £1.99 £1.00
1 x ASDA Smartprice Pure Orange Juice from Concentrate... £0.65 £0.65
2 x Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashells (250g) £10.00 £4.00 (used Duc d'O white truffles with strawberry as trigger)
2 x Gillette Venus & Olay Razor with Shower Holder £18.00 £10.00 (used Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance spray as trigger, B/C ending 625252)
1 x Soft & Gentle Sensitive Antiperspirant Deodorant (... £1.50 £0.20

Comparison total £46.28 £23.74

tweets

mhoc wrote: »

Well I am up for a trip into Manchester for Christmas markets if 2 of you are going as well - mind you whatever date suits everyone it will be the dates I am away :rotfl:

Or the Birmingham Christmas markets for that matter

Weekdays suit me as well

Would be happy to meet that's if we can

bargainqueen8 wrote: »

not sure date but usually start end of nov.they are open every day.we usually go in the week as its less manic.dont usually buy much but love the atmosphere and the mulled wine.they are well worth a visit.so will give you a shout when we are coming over,its difficult to set days as oh is a supply teacher so never know when he is working.

I work in school kitchen dinner lady lol :rotfl::rotfl:I wont have much money for buying but would love to see what they sell.