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

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  • mandco
    mandco Posts: 1,147 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Quidsy def go with the porta potty money well spent when it means avoiding 4am toilet trips in the pouring rain ;)
    newthrift glad to here your brother is ok hope the repairs arent too expensive
    MrsM hope ds is feeling better soon
    JJ hope your feeling better soon
    gettingthere welcome back
    nanamia hope your ok and not overdoing it

    very impressed as the tshirts I ordered from china came today just 9 days from posting to delivery :D and they are lovely and the seller does a cute olaf tshirt which I think I may get ds for xmas.
    picked up some cheap colouring/sticker books 29p/19p so they will go in the xmas stash if they have any left next wk going to get some more for the xmas donations stash too.ordered ds toothless from buildabear its limited edition not meant to be out till june 13th but they had it online so didnt want to risk not getting it as made that mistake last time they had a limited edition one.
    this year do something that scares you for courage is not the absence of fear just the knowledge that some things are worth the risk
  • Own_My_Own
    Own_My_Own Posts: 6,098 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    I just found this PDF in my iBooks. :D

    :eek::eek::eek:


    Camping Equipment Checklist
    Use this checklist to help you pack for your camping trip!
    Sleeping
    □ Tent
    □ Ground sheet or tarp
    □ Sleeping bags
    □ Pillows
    □ Mattress or sleeping pad □ Air pump
    □ Light bed-sheet
    □ warm blanket

    Camp Kitchen
    □ Screen dining tent (or tarp with ropes) □ Folding chairs
    □ Camp stove
    □ Stove fuel
    □ Fuel funnel
    □ Water jug
    □ Water bottles
    □ Coolers (large cooler for food, and small cooler bag for drinks) □ Ice for cooler
    □ Dishpan
    □ Bio-degradable dish soap
    □ Dish towels
    □ Dish cloth /Scrubber
    □ Paper towels
    □ Tablecloth
    □ Garbage bags
    □ Aluminum foil
    □ Zipper-lock bags/Re-sealable containers

    Cooking Gear
    □ Cooking pots and pans □ Large bowl
    □ Cutting board
    □ Spatula
    □ Serving spoons □ Knives
    □ Can opener
    □ Grater
    □ Camp stove toaster □ Coffee press /maker

    Mess Kits (1 per person)
    □ Utensil set (spoon, knife, fork) □ Plate
    □ Cup/Mug

    Campfire Gear
    □ Firewood and kindling (check regulations for moving firewood) □ Matches / BBQ lighter
    □ Waterproof match container
    □ Campfire forks
    □ Pie iron (optional)
    Lighting
    □ Lantern
    □ Flashlights or headlamps (great for reading in bed at night) □ Extra batteries

    Tool Kit
    □ Duct tape
    □ Rope or twine (clothesline)
    □ Small whisk & dust pan
    □ Bungee cords
    □ Hatchet
    □ Mallet
    □ Screwdriver or multi-tool (e.g., Swiss Army Knife) □ Sewing kit
    □ Clothes pins
    □ Extra tarp
    □ Compass

    First-Aid Kit
    Bandages
    □ Self-adhesive Bandages □ Tensor Bandage
    □ Triangular Bandage
    □ Sterile Gauze and pads □ Moleskin
    Ointments
    □ Alcohol wipes or hydrogen peroxide
    □ Antibiotic ointment
    □ Burn ointment /aloe gel
    □ Calamine lotion
    Tools
    □ Small scissors
    □ Tweezers
    □ First-aid tape
    □ Safety pins Medications
    □ Antihistamine
    □ Pain reliever
    □ Fever reducer
    □ Needed prescriptions □ Ontario Health Cards

    Toiletries
    □ Sunscreen with SPF □ Bug repellent
    □ Towels
    □ Washcloths
    □ Soap
    □ Shampoo
    □ Toothbrushes / Toothpaste/Dental floss
    □ Deodorant
    □ Razor
    □ Hairbrush
    □ Lip balm with SPF
    □ Hand sanitizer
    □ Baby wipes (very handy for campsite cleanup) □ Small hand mirror

    Clothing
    □ Close-toed shoes and/or hiking boots □ Socks
    □ Sandals
    □ Pants or sweat pants
    □ Shorts
    □ Underwear
    □ Long underwear (in cool weather) □ Pyjamas
    □ Shirts and t-shirts
    □ Sweatshirts
    □ Jackets / rain gear
    □ Bathing suits
    □ Hats
    □ Sunglasses
    □ Mittens or gloves (if cool)

    Outdoor Fun Equipment (optional) □ Camera
    □ Video camera □ Backpack
    □ Water shoes, if needed
    □ PFDs or lifejackets
    □ Sports equipment (e.g., soccer ball)
    □ Bikes/helmets/ lights/locks
    □ Beach umbrella
    □ Guidebooks and maps
    □ Fishing rod, tackle and fishing license
    □ Canoe, paddles and canoe safety kit (bailer, 15 m rope, whistle, PFDs)

    For Kids
    □ A favourite toy
    □ Special blankets/ pillow
    □ Whistle (one per child)
    □ Water toys or floats (e.g., Pool Noodles, Doughnut, Sand Toys)
    □ Games or deck of cards
    □ Storybooks
  • Own_My_Own
    Own_My_Own Posts: 6,098 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Well I can honestly say I am glad today is nearly over.

    Ds passed his CSCS test , so he can go back to work tomorrow, but what a nightmare it was getting it.
    The email with the link to the id waiver form they sent him last week was 2 years out if date.
    So we took the wrong id. There was me and ds running though the town centre to the bank to get a bank statement with our address on.

    Me running though a town centre is not something you see everyday. Neither would you want to. :rotfl:
  • blue_eyed_girl
    blue_eyed_girl Posts: 3,382 Forumite
    junior_j wrote: »
    Money is so tight at the moment , I have always been over the top buying gifts for special occasions so going to curb it. Trying tipsy off debts! That and the fact I have a swollen painful neck gland and bad head tonight is my grumble!


    Hope you're feeling better today jj x

    newthrift wrote: »
    BEG - Thanks :) Ooooo I am glad to hear it is nice, I have never been just heard lots of good reports :D I have heard the charity shops are meant to be quite good due to being an affulent area :D

    Not much to report, I will be trying to make a list & iron/pack what we need for Harrogate so it is done. Will keep my eyes peeled for bargin christmas gifts when I am shopping to.
    Busy couple of days possibly so if I don't get back on to write before I go everyone have a lovely weekend - I will try and at least read!
    Hugs & happy vibes to those who need!!


    Hope you have a lovely time at the weekend. If it is too wet, you will just have to visit the many coffee shops and sample some of the lovely cakes ;). I think we have visited most of the charity shops looking for cross stitch stuff but sadly haven't found anything ...... yet :D Where are you staying? We just got cheap Travelodge (£20 a night). Mind you there is a building site next door to it atm but it didn't bother us and it is in a really good position. Have fun.


    b_e_g
    SPC NO 041

    STARTED SW 04/14 - TARGET 05/16 - TOTAL LOSS 10ST 3.5LBS :dance:
  • blue_eyed_girl
    blue_eyed_girl Posts: 3,382 Forumite
    Own_My_Own wrote: »
    Well I can honestly say I am glad today is nearly over.

    Ds passed his CSCS test , so he can go back to work tomorrow, but what a nightmare it was getting it.
    The email with the link to the id waiver form they sent him last week was 2 years out if date.
    So we took the wrong id. There was me and ds running though the town centre to the bank to get a bank statement with our address on.

    Me running though a town centre is not something you see everyday. Neither would you want to. :rotfl:

    How thick am I? I had to google CSCS test :rotfl: Well done to DS :T



    b_e_g
    SPC NO 041

    STARTED SW 04/14 - TARGET 05/16 - TOTAL LOSS 10ST 3.5LBS :dance:
  • blue_eyed_girl
    blue_eyed_girl Posts: 3,382 Forumite
    :whistle: where are you Nanamia?



    b_e_g
    SPC NO 041

    STARTED SW 04/14 - TARGET 05/16 - TOTAL LOSS 10ST 3.5LBS :dance:
  • Own_My_Own
    Own_My_Own Posts: 6,098 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Today's quote

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  • quidsy
    quidsy Posts: 2,181 Forumite
    Omo, u r a star. Thanks so much for the list. A few things I hadn't thought of so will x check at work tomorrow
    I don't respond to stupid so that's why I am ignoring you.

    2015 £2 saver #188 = £45
  • BloomingTasty
    BloomingTasty Posts: 202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    mandco wrote: »

    very impressed as the tshirts I ordered from china came today just 9 days from posting to delivery :D and they are lovely and the seller does a cute olaf tshirt which I think I may get ds for xmas.
    picked up some cheap colouring/sticker books 29p/19p so they will go in the xmas stash if they have any left next wk going to get some more for the xmas donations stash too.ordered ds toothless from buildabear its limited edition not meant to be out till june 13th but they had it online so didnt want to risk not getting it as made that mistake last time they had a limited edition one.

    Sure I must have missed it in a previous post, been skim readin! But what t shirts have you ordered? Like the soundmof an olaf tshirt for my dd!
  • BloomingTasty
    BloomingTasty Posts: 202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    :santa2:
    evening all. Not posted for a while but been trying to keep up with you all, not easy mind:j

    can anybody whos in Essex recommend anywhere to go for a nice afternoon tea.Its my mums 70th in September and would like to treat her. Don't fancy travelling to london as too expensive with the travel!

    Hugs to those theat need one. High five to those with something to celebrate x
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