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

freespirit66

:bdaycake:HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTH_HONEY :bdaycake:


OPEE lovely to see you back, sorry you have had a rough few months, glad OH has managed to find another job, i see you are organised as usual

OMO i have had a morning a bit like you yesterday it must be catching, DD1s friend from Croatia is in London atm so they are meeting up there today, i took DD1 to village train station, blooming train cancelled so then had to take her into the city train station, didnt have sunglasses on me, only had new glasses because i was expecting to only be 10 mins, so at least i know how to drive in new glasses now had a nice long lesson :rotfl:i think i am getting the knack now, they were brilliant last night while watching England match and still being on laptop no keep putting glasses on and off haha.

While i have got 5 mins i am going to post all my challenges til the end of the month:

DAILY SUDOKU CHALLENGE
BIG BRAIN ACADEMY TEST
COMPARE YOUR BILLS MAKE SURE WE ARE ON BEST TARIFF
BAKE AN ELABORATELY DECORATED CAKE
CLEAN UP YOUR EMAILS INBOX, SENT ETC
EXERCISE ON WII FIT
FIX ONE THING BROKEN IN THE HOUSE IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO LEARN IT
READ A BOOK
MAKE A LIST OF YOUR TOP 10 TV SHOWS
BAKE FOR SUNDAY BAKE CLUB
WALK ROUTE 1 MON TO FRI
GET A MAKEOVER (CHARMING :rotfl:)
SIGN A PETITION YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN
DO SOME GARDENING
BRAIN AGE TEST
DO SOME SCRAPBOOKING
COMPLETE A CROSSWORD
EAT YOUR 5 A DAY
RESEARCH INTO FAMILY HISTORY
LEARN TO KNIT
WATCH A FILM THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH
VISIT YOUR NANS GRAVE, LAY SOME FLOWERS, GIVE IT A TIDY
PLAY A GAME OF SOLITAIRE
MAKE YOUR OWN QUICHE
GO BOWLING
MAKE A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
COMPLETE A LANGUAGE MODULE
COMPLETE A MATHS PUZZLE
GIVE THE DOG A GOOD BRUSH
TRY QUILLING
VISIT CLIVEDEN NT
VISIT SWALLOWFIELD PARK
VISIT PRIORY COTTAGE
MAKE SOME HEALTHY SMOOTHIES
WRITE DOWN ALL OF YOUR BAD THOUGHTS AND BURN THEM
MAKE AN UNUSUAL CHEESECAKE
SKETCH
PLAY A COUPLE OF GAMES OF 2048
PAINT A PICTURE
KNIT A BLANKET
PLAY THE BLACK EYED PEAS EXPERIENCE
WATCH HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
COMPLETE A CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE
WRITE YOUR PERSONAL POSITIVE QUALITIES
WRITE 15 THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY
GO A WHOLE DAY WITHOUT COFFEE
MAKE SOME CARDS
RESPECT ARMED FORCES DAY BY FLYING THE FLAG

Gettingtherequickly

freespirit66 wrote: »

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While i have got 5 mins i am going to post all my challenges til the end of the month:

DAILY SUDOKU CHALLENGE
BIG BRAIN ACADEMY TEST
COMPARE YOUR BILLS MAKE SURE WE ARE ON BEST TARIFF
BAKE AN ELABORATELY DECORATED CAKE
CLEAN UP YOUR EMAILS INBOX, SENT ETC
EXERCISE ON WII FIT
FIX ONE THING BROKEN IN THE HOUSE IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO LEARN IT
READ A BOOK
MAKE A LIST OF YOUR TOP 10 TV SHOWS
BAKE FOR SUNDAY BAKE CLUB
WALK ROUTE 1 MON TO FRI
GET A MAKEOVER (CHARMING :rotfl:)
SIGN A PETITION YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN
DO SOME GARDENING
BRAIN AGE TEST
DO SOME SCRAPBOOKING
COMPLETE A CROSSWORD
EAT YOUR 5 A DAY
RESEARCH INTO FAMILY HISTORY
LEARN TO KNIT
WATCH A FILM THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH
VISIT YOUR NANS GRAVE, LAY SOME FLOWERS, GIVE IT A TIDY
PLAY A GAME OF SOLITAIRE
MAKE YOUR OWN QUICHE
GO BOWLING
MAKE A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
COMPLETE A LANGUAGE MODULE
COMPLETE A MATHS PUZZLE
GIVE THE DOG A GOOD BRUSH
TRY QUILLING
VISIT CLIVEDEN NT
VISIT SWALLOWFIELD PARK
VISIT PRIORY COTTAGE
MAKE SOME HEALTHY SMOOTHIES
WRITE DOWN ALL OF YOUR BAD THOUGHTS AND BURN THEM
MAKE AN UNUSUAL CHEESECAKE
SKETCH
PLAY A COUPLE OF GAMES OF 2048
PAINT A PICTURE
KNIT A BLANKET
PLAY THE BLACK EYED PEAS EXPERIENCE
WATCH HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
COMPLETE A CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE
WRITE YOUR PERSONAL POSITIVE QUALITIES
WRITE 15 THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY
GO A WHOLE DAY WITHOUT COFFEE
MAKE SOME CARDS
RESPECT ARMED FORCES DAY BY FLYING THE FLAG

Not much then:D

FeistyFidget

Opee92 wrote: »

Hello All....I've been here lurking in the shadows a bit recently...things aren't fabulous at home so I haven't felt much like posting until today. I love reading all your lovely posts and especially Own my Own's daily quotes It's lovely to see so many followers of this post now...oh how it's grown in the last few years :xmassmile:xmastree:

Eek we're almost half way there!!! This year's just flying by! My house is being taken over by presents....I look at my pile and think "Wow I must be nearly done" then I check my spreadsheet and realise that actually I'm nowhere near done...So many family members to buy for yet all I keep adding to the pile is Kids toys (Despite having the kids bought for by the end of March) for my 2 :undecided

Unfortunately my OH lost his job in March...whilst he is now back in work our monthly income is fairly lower than it was...I'm still working for Argos (Some of you may remember I got a temp Christmas position around September time last year - well they decided to keep me on permanently :j ) but can only do 15 hours max due to childcare and benefits...so I'm trying to think of cheaper alternatives for presents this year with money being as it is...but without looking like a scrooge. Hoping to get all my shopping pretty much finished by the end of October so that my wages won't be going on presents and will be able to use for festive days out with the kiddies...My eldest is now nearly 4 so is definitely getting to appreciate the festivities of Christmas these days

Oh gosh I'mrambling on....sorry I guess I'm just glad to be back in to the swing of things :rudolf:

I hope you're all well!!!

So sorry you're having a rough time Opee, you sound really positive and proactive though, which is great!

Both tarts are finally done, no idea how they taste, and quite frankly I'm beyond caring
I've finally gone and given blood! With DH as poorly as he is, I think it's only right. Plus I personally believe if you're willing to accept blood, then you should donate (if you can). Feeling rather shattered now though and it's only 12.20pm :rotfl:

Own_My_Own

:bdaycake: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTH_HONEY :bdaycake:

I fell asleep just before the end of the match and nobody thought to wake me. I woke up at 4.30 in the armchair, nice and stiff. :mad:

Freespirit you do realise that we are half way though this month don't you :rotfl:

Well as you can all see, we have broken the thousand pound mark. I don't have much more to sell now, so am going to have to think of other ways to add to it. I have a few ideas but not really sure about any of them yet.

pixtotts how did the fayre go ?

freespirit66

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

Not much then:D

No i think DS thinks im wonderwoman! that is without housework etc etc. the little *** has put it up to 5 challenges a day :cool:

Opee92

freespirit66 wrote: »

While i have got 5 mins i am going to post all my challenges til the end of the month:

DAILY SUDOKU CHALLENGE
BIG BRAIN ACADEMY TEST
COMPARE YOUR BILLS MAKE SURE WE ARE ON BEST TARIFF
BAKE AN ELABORATELY DECORATED CAKE
CLEAN UP YOUR EMAILS INBOX, SENT ETC
EXERCISE ON WII FIT
FIX ONE THING BROKEN IN THE HOUSE IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO LEARN IT
READ A BOOK
MAKE A LIST OF YOUR TOP 10 TV SHOWS
BAKE FOR SUNDAY BAKE CLUB
WALK ROUTE 1 MON TO FRI
GET A MAKEOVER (CHARMING :rotfl:)
SIGN A PETITION YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN
DO SOME GARDENING
BRAIN AGE TEST
DO SOME SCRAPBOOKING
COMPLETE A CROSSWORD
EAT YOUR 5 A DAY
RESEARCH INTO FAMILY HISTORY
LEARN TO KNIT
WATCH A FILM THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH
VISIT YOUR NANS GRAVE, LAY SOME FLOWERS, GIVE IT A TIDY
PLAY A GAME OF SOLITAIRE
MAKE YOUR OWN QUICHE
GO BOWLING
MAKE A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
COMPLETE A LANGUAGE MODULE
COMPLETE A MATHS PUZZLE
GIVE THE DOG A GOOD BRUSH
TRY QUILLING
VISIT CLIVEDEN NT
VISIT SWALLOWFIELD PARK
VISIT PRIORY COTTAGE
MAKE SOME HEALTHY SMOOTHIES
WRITE DOWN ALL OF YOUR BAD THOUGHTS AND BURN THEM
MAKE AN UNUSUAL CHEESECAKE
SKETCH
PLAY A COUPLE OF GAMES OF 2048
PAINT A PICTURE
KNIT A BLANKET
PLAY THE BLACK EYED PEAS EXPERIENCE
WATCH HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
COMPLETE A CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE
WRITE YOUR PERSONAL POSITIVE QUALITIES
WRITE 15 THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY
GO A WHOLE DAY WITHOUT COFFEE
MAKE SOME CARDS
RESPECT ARMED FORCES DAY BY FLYING THE FLAG

I wouldn't find the time to do the simple things like eating and drinking with all this to do...you're so organised!

freespirit66

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:bdaycake: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTH_HONEY :bdaycake:

I fell asleep just before the end of the match and nobody thought to wake me. I woke up at 4.30 in the armchair, nice and stiff. :mad:

Freespirit you do realise that we are half way though this month don't you :rotfl:

Well as you can all see, we have broken the thousand pound mark. I don't have much more to sell now, so am going to have to think of other ways to add to it. I have a few ideas but not really sure about any of them yet.

pixtotts how did the fayre go ?

Oh no OMO!! I did manage to stay awake but as soon as final whistle went i was off to bed Yes i know!!! that is without all what i am behind for May and the first part of June, little wotsit!

:T:TYAYY WELL DONE THAT IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT :T:T

freespirit66

Opee92 wrote: »

I wouldn't find the time to do the simple things like eating and drinking with all this to do...you're so organised!

HAHA usually i am quite an organised person but atm its chaos but if their washing doesnt get done then my excuse is well i was so busy with challenges :rotfl:

Opee92

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Well as you can all see, we have broken the thousand pound mark. I don't have much more to sell now, so am going to have to think of other ways to add to it. I have a few ideas but not really sure about any of them yet.

:j :j Well Done Own my Own for breaking the £1000 mark :j :j

3forholidays

to Ruth_Honey. Hope you have a great day!

OMO Well done on raising £1,000! :T You will have your caravan sooner than you think.

Freespirit You are one busy lady!

Fiesty Can I thank you for donating blood? :A