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

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  • Own_My_Own
    Own_My_Own Posts: 6,098 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Sorry can't remember who was looking for films for an iPad. But ( drum roll) the original film app is available by going online.

    Go to gappcenter.com/cartoon The press download. It will install an app. Open the app and it asked if you want to. Press yes !!!!!!

    It is not just for iPad. It works on Google play and Windows.


    You can all love me later. :rotfl:
  • newthrift
    newthrift Posts: 1,252 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited 12 March 2014 at 12:25PM
    Haven't had chance to read through and catch up properly just yet, but yesterday I was in the 99p store and brought a few bits for my 'gift box' that is either for my SIL's birthday or christmas. She can't eat any fatty stuff/sweets and it quite hard to buy for so we always get her bath stuff as she use's it alot, but I wanted to make it look a abit better than just standard bath stuff. Brought a medium sized sequin toiltree bag (which she will love), a bottle of deodrant she uses and some fluffy socks (2 pairs 99p). When it get's nearer will get her some bits from Lush/Body Shop unless I see a good deal on stuff before and keeping an eye out for some PJ's on sale as she always needs new ones.

    Bit of a random update but was quite chuffed with myself as until I saw this thread I was never this organised or thought ahead quite this far!!
    Christmas is the most magical time of the year :santa2:
    Mum to two boys :heartpuls
  • Own_My_Own
    Own_My_Own Posts: 6,098 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Also - hdcartoon.info/

    That is the second one they took off. Only available on apple and google. Not as good as the first one as it only has cartoons, but worth getting.
  • freespirit66
    freespirit66 Posts: 3,226 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    Afternoon everyone, (i nearly put morning then looked at the time :eek: where does the time go?????)
    CHRISSYG wrote: »
    Charlie [the dog] had his operation yesterday and it went really well , we collected him at 5pm . i slept [sort of] on the sofa next to him last night just as well cos he needed a pee 3 times during the night.
    He looks a bit like a half plucked chicken at the back !

    Ahh CHRISSY im so glad Charlies op went well, bless him, i hope he recovers well
    Thank you everyone for your kind messages - DH is in hospital, but is yet to have anything done. The surgical consultant they wanted to run his case by is at home in Finland, and no one has told us exactly when he will be back.

    He should (fingers, toes, eyes and anything you can think of crossed!) be having the cardioversion tomorrow, and if all goes well may even be able to come home Friday. At least he can wait out the decision making and surgical plans at home in relative comfort.

    I'm dead on my feet at it's just gone 7 :( I'm struggling to work, run the businesses, fill orders, sort the house/dogs and visit DH in the next county over. Usually I would take a morning off from work and get all orders/house up together, but with just one income now this really isn't possible :(

    FEISTY fingers crossed DH has his op tomorrow and can come home in time for the weekend, lets hope they dont take too long making decisions this time. Dont stress about getting everything done, you can only do what you can do, you are not superwoman, write a list of whats urgent and whats non urgent and give yourself a break xx

    TODAYS CHALLENGES

    1. Complete the daily sudoku challenge
    2. Walk route 3 (1km)
    3. Make your own laundry detergent
    4. Eat your 5 a day
    #103 1p Saving Challenge Back to Front 293.94/665.95Currently Reading: Christmas at Cedarwood Lodge - Rebecca Raisin Debt Free thanks to MSE
  • junior_j
    junior_j Posts: 4,280 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hello lovely people!

    OMO - I hate traffic , glad you got some nice stuff though! :)
    NAN- Hope hubby is improving
    FF- I hope your DH at least gets to spend the weekend at home :( You sound shattered bless you , hope things improve!
    FreeSPIRIT- Still loving the challenges!

    Sorry anyone I missed!

    Thanks for all your lovely messages/comments for when I was ICU . I cant believe this time last week I was in a coma and now I am at home on my laptop!

    Trying to sort out my bills and routine again!
    Also getting my head shaved for the intensive care unit as they looked after and my family so well! Apparently when I was at my worst they allowed 11 family/friends in a whole room to stay updated and kept checking on them and updating them! I start my just giving page a hour ago and already been sponsored £105 so I am dead chuffed and it means no backing out of getting my head shaved now lol!


    Hope your all well , hugs to all! x
    NanMias - cyber granddaughter!
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    JJ welcome back its so good that you ae well enough again to join in with us. but dont do too much get plenty of rest and do as the drs tell you. we want you well enough to stay at home now.
    well done on raising some much for such a lovely and worthwhile cause
    SPC~12 ot 124

    In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite

    MRSMONEYPENNY oh could you post a pic of cushion when you have finished,
    spent yesterday playing with scrap fabric to get a pattern i was happy with and spent this morning before work making the actual cushion, here is the finished result

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    SPC~12 ot 124

    In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind
  • Own_My_Own
    Own_My_Own Posts: 6,098 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Today's quote

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  • System
    System Posts: 178,354 Community Admin
    10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Own_My_Own wrote: »
    Sorry can't remember who was looking for films for an iPad. But ( drum roll) the original film app is available by going online.

    Go to gappcenter.com/cartoon The press download. It will install an app. Open the app and it asked if you want to. Press yes !!!!!!

    It is not just for iPad. It works on Google play and Windows.


    You can all love me later. :rotfl:


    Thanks for that.
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • Peppapig
    Peppapig Posts: 1,415 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Xmas Saver!
    Welcome home JJ - hope you can stay this time :D Thanks for the updates OMO and Nana.

    Mrs M, the cushion looks great and how lovely that it's not only useful but holds so many memories too.

    Feisty - hope DH is able to come home for the weekend. I know how tiring it can be hospital visiting and trying to fit in everything else as well so please try to prioritise and just leave anything that isn't essential. Your health is important too so please be kind to yourself.

    Chrissy - so glad Charlie is doing well and hope he's soon back to his pre-poorly self.

    Newthrift - sounds like you're making good progress there. I'm about to start a 'new mum pamper hamper' so will be haunting B&M and Home Bargains for the next few weeks.

    Springdreams, so sorry to hear your sad news, hope your DS is ok. Congratulations on passing your exams though and good luck with the new job search.

    Freespirit - I'm amazed at just how much thought your DS has put into your challenges and also really impressed with your determination to complete them - Go Freespirit!!

    Sorry if I've missed anyone, my memory isn't what it was so it seems like each time a new piece of info or news goes in, so another piece goes out!
    It's the most wonderful timeof the year :
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