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

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  • freespirit66
    freespirit66 Posts: 3,226 Forumite
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    Evening everyone,

    NANAMIA oh its lovely seeing you post again, hope you are ok

    OMO heehee love that quote that has tickled me, i cant believe how much your fund has risen again :)

    MRSINVISIBLE aww how lovely of your grandchildren and DIL to have made your holiday so special, no wonder you cried all the way home :o

    MRSMONEYPENNY im not surprised you are feeling a bit wobbly and very tired there is so much going on in your life atm, and so much worry about your MIL, please look after yourself x
    #103 1p Saving Challenge Back to Front 293.94/665.95Currently Reading: Christmas at Cedarwood Lodge - Rebecca Raisin Debt Free thanks to MSE
  • Mojoworking
    Mojoworking Posts: 441 Forumite
    Mrs moneypenny I blame the weather. But blame it for everything. Watch BEaches and let it all out. It is strange when you can't name why though. This too shall pass.

    Mrs invisible sounds fab.

    Omo another fab quote and the caravan is looking within sight. I do chuckle when I think of you putting if we save a fiver a week . . . . Your an inspiration and that was my wardrobes too.

    First day of my working week and it was a bit pants but the positives of the day were dd having a friend for tea and I went to netball!!!!! Its been a good twenty years since I played and the sweat thst was pouring off me was shameful my hair looked like I'd stepped out of the shower and my legs are a bit wobbly this morning but it wasn't as bad as I'd imagined. Almost definitely going back. If I'm going to go back I need to keep working on my fitness as I have none not a jot.

    Hugs to everyone who needs it and have lovely days . . .
  • mrsinvisible
    mrsinvisible Posts: 1,310 Forumite
    morning again, Mrs MP aww honey, its yer oarmoans , at least that is what my GP tells me, whatever symptom I trot out, from athletes foot to zoonosis. Or a virus!!!
    seriously tho, there is a lot going on in your life right now, so be good to yourself whenever you can. When things get too tough LOWER YOUR STANDARDS, works for me.
    OMO, that last quote almost cost me a new lappie, as I was drinking coffee when l read it. Go you, on the caravan fund.
    When this next phase of garden is complete and the funds run out l am hi-jacking you for a month to come and get rid of all my unwanteds, and get people to give me money for them.
    Now, up and at 'em DGS needs breakfast, and there's washing to put out.
  • newthrift
    newthrift Posts: 1,252 Forumite
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    princesskitty - sorry to read the terrible news. Hugs to you and your family! I hope it all goes well on the busy day of funeral and wedding! It always seems to happen that way, nothing for ages and then big things at the same time!
    freespirit - thanks, they taste lovely :D
    mrsI - it all sounds lovely, I can see why you had such a fantastic time!!!
    mrsm - how lovely of your DS :) I think you were in need of a nap, don't forget to take a little bit of time for you too. Best wishes for your MIL!
    omo - teehee that quote has tickled me :rotfl:
    mojo - at least you know it was good for you :D I hope you do go back if you enjoyed it!

    Steak and chips for tea last night, was a big piece of steak from the butchers but was YUMMY!! I was very full after.
    I think it will be sausages with veg tonight, althoguh I forgot to get them out the freezer so may need to do the back up and have quiche :think:
    I have seen some lovely bits on the M&S website for my mum, MIL, GMIL and Grandma, will try tonight and then put them away for Christmas.
    It's the men folk i'm struggling with at the moment, may have to snoop on some sales and see if something catches my eye. I have some bits but not much.
    Work is same old same old, I'm,just keeping my head down, being pleasent and getting on with what I need to.
    168days til the big day ;)
    Christmas is the most magical time of the year :santa2:
    Mum to two boys :heartpuls
  • freespirit66
    freespirit66 Posts: 3,226 Forumite
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    :bdaycake:HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANAMIA (SFAM) :bdaycake:

    MOJOWORKING oh well done you for going to netball, that is fab, it can only get better :)

    NEWTHRIFT seriously 168 days??? oh my gawd :o
    #103 1p Saving Challenge Back to Front 293.94/665.95Currently Reading: Christmas at Cedarwood Lodge - Rebecca Raisin Debt Free thanks to MSE
  • mandco
    mandco Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    happy birthday Nanamia :bdaycake: glad to see you back

    mrsI sounds like you had and amazing holiday and what fantastic news on the 2015 visit

    mrsM hope your feeling better today

    omo loving the quotes as usual & looks like the cv fund is coming along nicely :T

    princesskitty so sorry for your loss

    sorry if I missed anyone

    xmas wise I did find some stationary bits for just 20p each in whsmiths off the clearance shelf

    still no laptop and manic busy with end of term stuff so will try and pop in as and when I get the chance tc all
    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
  • :bdaycake::bdaycake: Happy birthday Nana
    A smile costs little but creates much :)
  • Hanley25
    Hanley25 Posts: 240 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Happy Birthday Nanamia! :bdaycake:
    Savings Account - £0.00 :(

    Weight Loss - 33lbs lost 9lbs to go :)
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    edited 9 July 2014 at 6:00PM
    happy birthday nanamia, i hope its a lovely one with lots of special treats and friends and family around to share the day with you.

    thank you all for you kind words. been rushing round today as mils cleaning this morning then end of term stuff at DS2 school along with work and feeding DH and myself. so too busy to fret much today.
    hospital tomorrow, hope it goes well as its the last test before mils op.

    hugs and good wishes to all

    editted
    nipped in sains local this afternoon and they have budweiser branded can cosies for 5p each and packs of 6 yellow apple shaped bulmers icecubes for 10p a pack, might be ok to add to a drinks themed hamper.

    hope everyone is well
    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
  • pixtotts
    pixtotts Posts: 895 Forumite
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    happy birthday Nanamia ! :)
    X
    I hope you know your capable, & brave, & significant.
    even when it feels like your not....
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