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

mrs-moneypenny

hope all are well
not been on the puter much as DH has been off last couple of weeks with holidays, away first week then doing stuff at home and had a sneaky overnight spa break just me and him. (mothers day treat)
DH is back to work in the morning so ill be back in more often then.

Gettingtherequickly

freespirit66 wrote: »

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY DD1 said thankyou for the tip about the wind up torch, and she asked me to ask you what currency would you recommend for her to get, US dollars or Egyptian money? As she keeps reading conflicting advice

Would go for mixture, hotels take dollars and organised trips will also, but if shopping locally, will need egp, especially as tips are essential. Depending on what they do, don't tip any more than 2 or 3 egp, they may try to give it back as not being enough, but ignore them or say "imshi" that means go away. If they go to Kahn al khalili in Cairo, bartering is essential!

FeistyFidget

Hello lovelies I'm finally back!

sorry I've been AWOL, things have been a bit manic in the feisty house.

I am now working outside of the house 4 and a half days a week, and balancing the home businesses when not at work. The plus side is lots more money (almost paid my credit card bill!) but a I am exhausted.

We are reconsidering moving to a more rural location so that DH can have the garden he is craving. When his health started to decline we originally wanted to stay near the big hospitals, but DH now just wants to enjoy whatever time we have left. Fingers crossed this decision is a good one!

freespirit66

Evening everyone, i have been a lazy moo today i woke up at 8am with a sore throat so decided to go back to sleep and then never woke up until 1pm :eek: honestly i reckon i could give teenagers a run for their money then i had breakfast and coffee, made a studio catalogue order decided i might as well just have a pj day, watched qvc christmas shows, then painted a bit in the front room that has been a massive frog for ages

PRINCESSKITTY the babys 1st christmas paper and tags are all reduced on studio website now

LULU omg its so easily done honey, get those smoke alarms checked though they should have gone off. I thought there was quite a lot out there now that is gluten free, im sure there must be savoury biscuits somewhere

TIBAWO hello, i havent seen any candy canes yet

Hi PINKSTEPS welcome back, i still think of your gorgeous teddy, i cant believe he is still growing :rotfl:A christmas lock-in sounds good!! That is what we usually do I hope this op is successful for DS he has been through such a lot, and i hope you dont have to wait too long

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY oh thankyou for the advice for DD1 its much appreciated

FEISTY i hope you have had luck with selling your flat, and good luck finding a lovely house in the countryside, that would be lovely for DH

girlinayellowdress

Here you are Freespirit hope this works. This was Teddy a few weeks back eating the home phone with my mobile hidden under her chin

kmwestfield

hello everyone...
just a quick hello...i was a part of this forum back in 2012, and i was pregnant and had a little girl lexie if anyone remembers(she will be 2 in october!!!). had a rough couple of years with ill children, family, life...think we all understand!!!
have managed to read all of this years posts and hope to pop in and grab some ideas, am already almost half preped for christmas, with 3 little ones all year round shopping helps.

best wishes to all these in need of them...hope to post again soon x

kmwestfield

just realised i used to be will-be-debt-free...didnt realise i had 2 accounts, i must try to remember that log in!!!! mission for tomorrow x

FeistyFidget

Pinksteps wrote: »

Here you are Freespirit hope this works. This was Teddy a few weeks back eating the home phone with my mobile hidden under her chin

Oh my goodness, I didn't think it was possible for Teddy to get any cuter, but he definitely has!

kmwestfield wrote: »

hello everyone...
just a quick hello...i was a part of this forum back in 2012, and i was pregnant and had a little girl lexie if anyone remembers(she will be 2 in october!!!). had a rough couple of years with ill children, family, life...think we all understand!!!
have managed to read all of this years posts and hope to pop in and grab some ideas, am already almost half preped for christmas, with 3 little ones all year round shopping helps.

best wishes to all these in need of them...hope to post again soon x

Lovely to have you back Big well done on the Christmas prep front! :T

freespirit66 wrote: »

Evening everyone, i have been a lazy moo today i woke up at 8am with a sore throat so decided to go back to sleep and then never woke up until 1pm :eek: honestly i reckon i could give teenagers a run for their money then i had breakfast and coffee, made a studio catalogue order decided i might as well just have a pj day, watched qvc christmas shows, then painted a bit in the front room that has been a massive frog for ages

PRINCESSKITTY the babys 1st christmas paper and tags are all reduced on studio website now

LULU omg its so easily done honey, get those smoke alarms checked though they should have gone off. I thought there was quite a lot out there now that is gluten free, im sure there must be savoury biscuits somewhere

TIBAWO hello, i havent seen any candy canes yet

Hi PINKSTEPS welcome back, i still think of your gorgeous teddy, i cant believe he is still growing :rotfl:A christmas lock-in sounds good!! That is what we usually do I hope this op is successful for DS he has been through such a lot, and i hope you dont have to wait too long

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY oh thankyou for the advice for DD1 its much appreciated

FEISTY i hope you have had luck with selling your flat, and good luck finding a lovely house in the countryside, that would be lovely for DH

I hope you enjoyed your lazy day? It sounds lovely

Sadly no interest in the flat We've had a few viewings now, but no second ones or people that were overly keen. On the plus side we don't need to really start panicking until May next year if we haven't sold

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
hugs where needed

newthrift

Flowfy – no I think as long as it’s in good condition buying from the charity shop as a gift is a good idea. Some people (myself included at times), give away items that can be like new, they just have no use for them anymore. Plus, your helping out a charity at the same time
Lolalemon – oh my goodness it’s dropping cold with you!!! We have had down to 5* so far, and its very much like an autumn/winter day today with rain and being cold.
Freespirit / arthien – I love that sweet/money jar thing!! Might put something other than money in the middle, but this might make some good little fillers for people THANKS!!!:D

Thanks for links, sale places ect, I am going to have some fun having a look see if there is anything we need/would be good for people I have gifts left to get for

Chrissyg – haha I am going to be fa-la-la-la-laaaing my way through work today:xmastree:
Ameyturtle – I was looking for American sweet deals for my brother, either his birthday or Christmas, so thanks for the links, I will be taking a proper look
Pinksteps – teddy the dog is adorable!!

Ok I think I am caught up. I read on Saturday but didn't get time to post, so have had to do a re-read and have word next to me so I could remind myself of bits otherwise I would of forgot everything
I have picked up other small bits for presents, but I have a day booked off from work at the end of September and I am going to do my usual mid-week (as it is quieter) day of shopping at the local big city. I make myself a list and head out early, have some lunch and do trips back to the car with bags if necessary. It's a lovely Christmassy day for me plus OH isn't a big fan of shopping so he loves me going having my shopping day :rotfl:
I watched the QVC christmas show yesterday, although in bits and bats through the day. I ordered the fudge collection for myself :D:j I am thinking of doing some little homemade fudge packs for gifts / eating plenty myself When I made fudge from the carnation recipe it was OK but didn't quite taste fully right so I saw this and thought...yep that's for me

Well...I do hope everyone has enjoyed the bank holiday weekend, even if it was a bit of a wash out, at least here it was!
Take care and hugs to all that need/want.