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

Own_My_Own

London had bad thunder storms early this morning, 30% chance of rain all afternoon.

Hanley25

Own_My_Own wrote: »

London had bad thunder storms early this morning, 30% chance of rain all afternoon.

Wonderful! We may get a bit wet tomorrow then? Good job I packed 2 outfits for all of us for each day to cover all weather options.

mandco

nanamia yes its half term this wk but not got any real plans now was going to have few days away but as ds cant go swimming or do any of the other activites it really didnt seem fair so will put the spends away for our break later in the yr. Fantastic news on DGN :j .really hope your feeling better I didn't get on with the 5:2 either 500 cals is just too little for me I'm ok around 1000 as long as I eat little and often so may try it again with the higher cals on fasting days to kick start my weight loss as regained 3lb this wk

freespirit hope your feeling better even those short lived migraines can linger :mad:

primarni have some good reductions on at the moment lots of kids tshirts £1/£2 including some characters, kids fleece onesies for £3 ideal for xmas eve? lots of winter stock hats/scarfs 50p thermal tops £1 managed to get taz some wellies for £1
whsmith had some good activity books reduced to 50p doodlepedia & hasbro family games old mcdonald promotion stock but ideal for the holidays/stockings

hope everyone enjoys the weekend tc all

Ruth_honey

Hi everyone. Feeling a bit sad today as my husband has just ridden my motorbike away as I'm having to sell it.
A few weeks ago I was riding it when I smelt burning and realised my bike jeans had been touching hot metal near the exhaust and were smouldering. Had to pull over and put them out! Luckily I was wearing leggings underneath or that might have been embarrassing. So after that I wasn't comfortable riding it and I'm going to try and get a new bike-one with a lower seat so my legs won't touch anything hot! Not easy when you're inside leg is 25", but there's a shop in Bournemouth that has quite a few cruisers, so we'll take a trip down there on the train and see what suits.
It's sad that my last ride on it wasn't a happy one, but I've owned it for nearly 9 years and had some very nice rides.

Been raining on and off here all day. Good excuse not to do washing, but the freezer needed defrosting, so now doing that. Any tips? At the moment, I've just turned it off and put a tray in the bottom to catch drips. And an old towel on the floor too.

Had problems with Sky+ box this morning. Firstly it wouldn't download any On Demand programmes, then when we tried to fix that, it wouldn't access the planner or do the sky+ rebuild. Called Sky and we had to do a complete reboot, which wiped all our recorded programmes! It was about 75% full. I could cry...
Have lost 2 series of Being Human, all of the current series of Bones, most of Wentworth (which we had watched about 4 episodes and I was really enjoying), most of The Americans series 1 and up to wherever we are in series 2, a couple of episodes of Arrow, some films and a good chunk of Ripper Street. But we have managed to re download Dracula, some recent programmes from Sky and the films will be on again, I'm sure. Just as well we don't have download limits because we've been downloading for hours now!

Hope you all have a nice bank holiday weekend and it's not as miserable and rainy as they are predicting.

Peppapig

CHRISSYG wrote: »

Morning ladies,
I'm after a bit of inspiration please basically my dd has been unwell for 3 weeks now [awaiting various test results] she was very down and said she thinks she deserves a trophy for everything she has gone through , so I thought I would get her one .
I've found a nice one online but I struggling on how to word the sentiment that's where you come in any suggestions ?

That's a lovely idea Chrissy. Unfortunately I suffer from writers block when it comes to conjuring up wording like that but there's someone on here who's brilliant at saying the right thing at the right time - I think it's Caitlyn. If she's around I'm sure she can help. Do let us know what you decide on.

Own_My_Own

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Own_My_Own

I feel like a taxi driver.

Took ds to the train station at 5.30 as it was raining.
Took dd to work at 11.30 as it's too far to walk.
Picked ds up from the station at 3 as it was raining.
Am due to pick up dd at 9.

I also sold some bits on FB. I dropped a vase off to a lady as I was passing her house, and she gave me a box of Belgium chocolates for delivering it.

Next door (the nightmare side) had a party last night. And it seems they are having another tonight. So I am hoping for a downpour later. That should keep them all inside, unlike last night when they were all in the garden until 11. Which is not late, but when you have to get up at 4.30 it's late enough.

Hanley I hope the weather brightens up a bit for you tomorrow. It really is typical Bank Holiday weather isn't it.

Hanley25

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Hanley I hope the weather brightens up a bit for you tomorrow. It really is typical Bank Holiday weather isn't it.

I hope so too. The weather was unbelievable on the way down. It rained quite badly until we got to Warwickshire. Then we had gorgeous sunshine while we were parked on the M40 for 2 hours while they cleared an accident. Very sad as we heard a lady had parked on the hard shoulder got out of her car and was hit by a lorry. We were close enough to see the police cars but nothing else thank goodness. Everyone got out of their cars and we met some lovely people while we were all stuck there.

Then the rain started again as we got to Slough which is where we are staying. Took us 6 hours to drive a 3 and a half hour journey and couldn't book into restaurant until 8pm cue 2 hungry, tired and naggy children. They're now in bed fighting sleep!

mrs-moneypenny

brill news about little one nanamia, hope things continue to improve

good weather tomorrow vibes for you Hanley

im on my lonesome DS1 had gone to zombie earth to run amok and be chased by zombies through an abandoned factory with DS2 and some friends and theyve had so much fun theyve just rung DH and invited him to go and join the apocalypse with them. im going to read a few threads then curl up with my knitting and a glass of something.
i think zombie hunting finishes at about midnight

freespirit66

Evening everyone, i bought my first christmas present for the grandbean today :D:D:D i just couldnt resist, i am looking out for Twas the night before christmas, as i want it to go into their christmas eve hamper and found this little board book Santas Busy Night in Home Bargains 69p RRP 4.99, they also had a gorgeous board book with a furry material reindeer in the middle that you put your hand inside 2.99 i will get that next time.

mrsinvisible wrote: »

I agree with Freespirit, that you have a lot on at the present, don't overdo it, please. Freespirit I agree with Nanamia that you have made tremendous progress and how proud we are of you.

Aww MRSINVISIBLE thankyou x

CHRISSYG wrote: »

Morning ladies,
I'm after a bit of inspiration please basically my dd has been unwell for 3 weeks now [awaiting various test results] she was very down and said she thinks she deserves a trophy for everything she has gone through , so I thought I would get her one .
I've found a nice one online but I struggling on how to word the sentiment that's where you come in any suggestions ?

Im not very good at these but i immediately thought of something to do with her being the sunshine in your life who brightens up every day, or for being the most loving and caring daughter anyone could have???

Hanley25 wrote: »

We are just leaving North Wales en route to Legoland. It is pouring down here! What's the weather like down there?

HANLEY dont quote me but its supposed to be sunny and dry tomorrow here about 18 (have a lovely day)

NEWTHRIFT good luck with the ebay sales

MANDCO thankyou my lovely, yes it hung around yesterday but seems to have gone today

RUTHHONEY oh ruth thats a bit close for comfort, it is sad when you see something you love drive away, i have done that many a time with cars. Hope you find a fab cruiser, we will want piccies please i expect its all finished and defrosted now but i was given a fab tip and use it all the time now of putting a bowl of boiling water in the bottom to help speed up defrosting, OMG i would also be devastated if i lost that amount of recording, does sky not have something like lovefilm/netflix where you can watch anything anytime with those series on?

OMO that made me giggle, blooming nightmare neighbours, a) why are they partying 2 nights running and b) how can they afford it? :mad: hope DS and DD are enjoying their jobs.

MRSMONEYPENNY have a lovely quiet night in my DD1 is dying to do one of those zombie apocalypse nights, they have one in our town too