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

mandco

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 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.

Own_My_Own

I just found this PDF in my iBooks.

: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

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

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 I have heard the charity shops are meant to be quite good due to being an affulent area

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 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

blue_eyed_girl

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

blue_eyed_girl

:whistle: where are you Nanamia?



b_e_g

Own_My_Own

Today's quote

quidsy

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

BloomingTasty

mandco wrote: »

very impressed as the tshirts I ordered from china came today just 9 days from posting to delivery 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

: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