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

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  • System
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    beauty advent calendar £12-49 ,10% off and free delivery code 023 for new customers.Ski Lodge Cosmetic Advent Calender

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  • CHRISSYG wrote: »
    beauty advent calendar £12-49 ,10% off and free delivery code 023 for new customers.Ski Lodge Cosmetic Advent Calender

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    Chrissyg love it thank you for sharing.

    Back from 5 nights camping yesterday and I'm exhausted. I do have the luxury blow up huge bed but just didn't sleep well apart from that excellent. Lovely site with great pool and Jacuzzi and an under advertised campers kitchen and Keswick was beautiful will go again but like OMO (hope your well and fingers is on the mend) I'm seriously considering either a caravan but we only have a little punto or selling car and getting a little camper or motor home that would be our car too. I've no idea.

    Love and hugs to all x
  • freespirit66
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    Evening everyone,

    Popped round DD2s this morning after dropping DS off at train station and we just chitter chattered for 4 hours :p:p it was lovely

    Thanks for all the links ladies very much appreciated :)

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  • lulu_92
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    Glad you had a good time camping Mojo :)

    Nice to see you've had a good day free spirit xx

    AFM - I nearly ended up homeless because of a loaf of bread! Had cooked some chicken in the oven, them decided to turn it off and put some bread dough in there to prove whilst I nipped out - turns out put it on GRILL!!! Came home to a house full of smoke!
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  • mrsinvisible
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    Lulu, how awful, easy mistake to make, tho. Hope you got rid of the smoke damage/smell.
    Mojo, you were only about 15 miles away from me, and l can't place the campsite you stayed at.
    I have absolutely no plans for today, being carless has proved to be interesting but will be glad when it is returned tomorrow.
    Have a good bank holiday, all. xxx
  • tibawo
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    Been bobbing by to lurk what other people have been up to. Mainly for selfish reasons to try and spur me on to start the Xmas preparation.

    Was in hb yesterday so threw some sweets in trolley ready for my infamous Xmas selection bags, however I came across teenage mutant ninja bin so had to buy as BIL loves them so his pressie will be going in there!!

    On the look out for candy canes... More so the mini ones but no luck yet unless I want to pay loads for them.
    Don’t put it down - put it away!

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  • System
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    Morning,
    Not doing much here today. I've tried to take the dog out but im sure he thinks he's a witch and will melt if he gets wet ! I gave up trying to get his harness on will try again later.

    Christmas wise- I've managed to get a lot sorted and other than sweets and maybe the new Dr who series when it comes out for dd im virtually sorted.
    Time to start thinking about the food/drink now.
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  • lulu_92
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    mrsinvisible - Thanks :) OH wasn't very pleased as it still smells like fire now! A bit worried that my smoke alarm didn't go off when the house was full of it. I suppose it wasn't very hot though..

    tibawo - I really wish I had kids to spoil with sweeties - everyone in my family has a dietary requirement or is on a diet so won't eat my yummy treats! I did make my grandma some gluten free gingerbread a few years ago which she loved. She has expressed annoyance that she can't find anything savoury and gluten free so I might make her some gluten free cheesy biscuits or something :)

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  • Hi all, I'm back. Too many things going on to get back into the forums but hopefully getting back on track now.
    We are bypassing christmas this year, obviously a few gifts for DS and a nice dinner but apart from that it's going to be a lock-in with tv and blankets for the season. Hibernation sounds good.
    After two years of intensive treatment on DS's legs the orthopedic team have decided to operate, so we are awaiting a letter for him to meet the surgeon to discuss options.
    Still desperate to move and packing boxes of non essential items to store and make things easier.
    Shall have a little read back now ......
    And Teddy is still growing!
  • LolaLemon
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