*Stop The Cavalry* It's The 2014 Christmas Chatter Thread

mrsinvisible

I am going to moan! skip this next paragraph if you are easily moved to tears, (even tears of laughter).
I have just tried to order a pair of hand towels off the M&5 website...... there is a 'new' website, please reset your password, (leave site check email, reset password, rejoin site) get to checkout, no indication of retired staff discount, contact CS desk, wait 11 minutes to speak to someone, to be told 'you will get a letter in the next day or two to tell you how to reset it' grrrrrr. Also need to reimput card details. On the plus side the CS agent put the order through with the discount added, but it is the frustration factor.


That was the only bad thing today, so, I got the bargain of the year, so far, this afternoon, Argos glitch, a regatta* jacket for 49 pence. I kid you not.
I've forgotten the other things I was going to say, so I will go back and reread, till then, have hugs and virtual cream cakes xxx

Ruth_honey

Freespirit66-Yep, hubby has already complained about the way we were treated at the show. Potentially, they could've been doing the same to sponsers/exhibitors, so they could've lost money by the way they were speaking to people. I mean, what were they thinking by not letting press use the MAIN entrance to the show? Are we to use a tradesmans door now, because we certainly weren't allowed to pass through the press room to get in. Sorry...still annoyed about it. :mad:

Nanamia-Are you feeling any better yet? Still lots of nasty bugs going round. Make use of the time on the sofa to watch some of the films you've been meaning to. Do you have a tv in the bedroom? That's where I go when I want to watch something that DH isn't keen on. Or I send him in there!

I need to make an amendment to my list. I HAVE to add Despicable Me!!! Might bump The Holiday to 11th place.

Fluffysox-Maybe try the 'I wanna' board to ask for deals on TVs? Do Maplin or Richer Sounds do TVs? We've had some good bargains there before.

blue_eyed_girl[/Bl-Going to the cinema in the afternoon is great. It's not full of chattering kids and it's usually cheaper!

pixtotts-Sounds like all is going well. On paper he might not fit your rules, but when it comes to the heart, all rules go out of the window! My hubby is almost 20 years older than me and for some reason we just fit. Been married almost 12 years now. Have fun!!!

Mrsinvisble-a 49p coat!!! WOW! That's some bargain. :T

Been working on my crochet throw today. Had to watch the youtube video for it several times as I just don't understand the pattern at all! But it's coming along nicely so far. Will need to get back on youtube at the end of the ball, though as I have no idea how to start a new ball. :rotfl: Both scarves I've made have been one balls worth of wool. What would I do without the internet???

3forholidays

Own_My_Own wrote: »

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Love this quote!

mrsinvisible wrote: »

I am going to moan! skip this next paragraph if you are easily moved to tears, (even tears of laughter).
I have just tried to order a pair of hand towels off the M&5 website...... there is a 'new' website, please reset your password, (leave site check email, reset password, rejoin site) get to checkout, no indication of retired staff discount, contact CS desk, wait 11 minutes to speak to someone, to be told 'you will get a letter in the next day or two to tell you how to reset it' grrrrrr. Also need to reimput card details. On the plus side the CS agent put the order through with the discount added, but it is the frustration factor.

That was the only bad thing today, so, I got the bargain of the year, so far, this afternoon, Argos glitch, a regatta* jacket for 49 pence. I kid you not.
I've forgotten the other things I was going to say, so I will go back and reread, till then, have hugs and virtual cream cakes xxx

Great bargain! I hope Argos do honour the price. I'll forgo the cream cakes as although they do sound lovely, I don't like cream.

Betsie2010

Just catching up on sewing bee but btinternet keeps buffering which is very annoying!
Hope everyone else is having good evening

freespirit66

Evening everyone,

his_missus wrote: »

Hi all,
Back from my holidays. It was fab, relaxing and the sun shone most of the time too. Even got a bit of a tan but it faded as we landed back home:rotfl: I feel a lot better and refreshed for the break, which was the main reason for going away.
I'm not even going to attempt to catch up on all your news, it'll probably be Christmas by the time I do :rotfl::rotfl:
I hope life has been treating you all well xxx

HISMISSUS glad you had a wonderful holiday and it was just what you needed, nice to see you back on here

Own_My_Own wrote: »

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OMO i dont think ive ever seized the day :rotfl:

mrsinvisible wrote: »

I am going to moan! skip this next paragraph if you are easily moved to tears, (even tears of laughter).
I have just tried to order a pair of hand towels off the M&5 website...... there is a 'new' website, please reset your password, (leave site check email, reset password, rejoin site) get to checkout, no indication of retired staff discount, contact CS desk, wait 11 minutes to speak to someone, to be told 'you will get a letter in the next day or two to tell you how to reset it' grrrrrr. Also need to reimput card details. On the plus side the CS agent put the order through with the discount added, but it is the frustration factor.
That was the only bad thing today, so, I got the bargain of the year, so far, this afternoon, Argos glitch, a regatta* jacket for 49 pence. I kid you not.
I've forgotten the other things I was going to say, so I will go back and reread, till then, have hugs and virtual cream cakes xxx

MRSINVISIBLE oh isnt it funny how we get so frustrated and angry over something that is meant to make our lives so much easier, blooming technology! Wow now that is a bargain well done
RUTH im not surprised you are still angry, i hate people treating others badly and being rude
BETSIE2010 that is another thing that is annoying about technology as well, flipping buffering :rotfl:

TODAYS CHALLENGE
Set yourself goals that you can achieve and that will give you a sense of satisfaction

1. Complete the daily sudoku challenge
2. Walk route 2 (700m)
3. Look at things you have collected over the years and see whats worth getting rid of
4. Eat your 5 a day

Nanamia

Thank you my lovelies, I'm starting to feel a little better today. I don't know what was in the bug/germ/virus but my goodness it wiped the floor with me I did keep DGD2 down for six full days so I should have know. Just feeling yuck, slithering from the sofa to the bed and back with added loo breaks! Not seen DGD2 since Friday although DD did call today (braved the germs) xxx
b_e_g well done for finishing the headboard Hope it went well at the dentist for you too. Maybe a few minutes cross stitch as a reward? xxx
Mrs M and Freespirit I was really lucky to be at DGS Gradutation a couple of years ago and Michael Morpurgo did the inspirational speech, he was wonderful.
Linky hope the phone all was a one off! Argh xxx
Pixtotts wooo hoo go you details please xxx
Debndot hope the new home hunt is going well! What you've lost out in the monetary sense will more than be made up for in other ways I'm excited to hear all about it Putting your own mark on your new home is fab xxx
his missus your holiday sounds as tho it was just what you needed welcome back xxx
Mrsinvisible you are lucky! I was thinking this morning- through my drug induced fog- I must PM see if you are ok Lucky girl you saved yourself. Wow your coat was a bargain woo hoo xxx

BBTHREE where are you????? I need you. Emmerdale - shocked? xxx

Nanamia

Sending a wave to Betsie and 3fortheholidays xxx

Posts crossed again SFAM xxx

And a big thank you to which of you lovelies recommended I read Beaton M,C and the Mrs Raisin stories. I'm really sorry I can't remember but it's been downloaded a while xxx

Snap Pigpen x

Nanamia

Any news on your heating Freespirit ? x

freespirit66

Nanamia wrote: »

Any news on your heating Freespirit ? x

Oh NANAMIA im so glad you are beginning to feel a bit better you sound so awful, you poor thing, OMG i must tell DD1 that you had Michael Morpurgo at DGS graduation, she will love that. Nope, nada, nothing, diddly squat :mad: i knew when he said Monday night oh we will let you know tomorrow he was talking twaddle, DD1 emailed again yesterday, but still not heard anything, it is getting worse, and leaking more as well :mad: so flipping annoying. Take care of yourself x Oh i keep meaning to ask how is Son From Another Mum now?

Nanamia

https://www.shu.ac.uk/university/overview/hallampeople/honorary/honorary-docs-2011.html?p=Michael+Morpurgo

He really was excellent SFAM xxx

My son from another Mum is doing so well He hired an apartment in Manchester City centre for himself and his lovely girlfriend for valentines weekend, booked the finest meals etc and tickets for the comedy store. The photos looked fab, it's wonderful to see him having such a time, enjoying life As it should be xxx

Hope DD1 get answers from the HA pretty quick! They are so cheeky!

Night night xxx