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

willow_loulou

lulu_92 wrote: »

This is becoming the bad news thread - my mum rang me at work and informed me that my beautiful West Highland Terrier, Jeff, had died suddenly aged 8 absolutely heartbroken.

So so sorry how devastating for you x R.I.P Jeff Xxx

junior_j

Thank you for all you words regarding my clumsy mistake lol. Ironically the epilepsy specialist wants to put a wetroom in the house in case I have a fit in the bath.. I am kind of against it thought because I love love love a good soak with a mag lol. So having door unlocked and some one near the bathroom is what we have settled for now!

Free spirit Yeah I did at a friends house I had a odd moment fainted chipping it on the sink I believe. Glad they stopped the leak! What a nightmare though , hope youve destressed now!

peppa pig Your buys sound good.
lula92 I am so sorry about your little dog sending hugs. x
OMo hope you feel better soon lovely , the CV pot looks very good!

Rightio off to make a awareness video as september is the month of awareness for my dodgy brain disease and also it marks 3 years since diagnoses.

Hugs to all

kayandy_2

Hi everyone I've been abit absent this year as so much has happend all good things though! My baby nephew was born on valentines day my sister has just got a house she moved in on Sunday but it has taken her 2 months to decorate etc I've been offered a flat just waiting to get my keys! I have a new job in quality save so get to see all the good stuff they have in everyday although I'm very behind on Xmas shopping this year! I did manage to get 3 craft sets for my god daughter from the entertainer for £6 instead of the £20 they were ment to be I've also got a few Purfume sets as gifts! And a outfit for my little cousin for the grand total of £9 I've got a lovely new boyfriend who is so different from my ex it's quite refreshing!! I have been keeping up every now and again but not been able to post!!

Hugs to all that need them and congratulations etc to everyone else

You all seem to be doing amazing with you Xmas prep! Wish I was that organised this year haha

Gettingtherequickly

lulu_92 wrote: »

This is becoming the bad news thread - my mum rang me at work and informed me that my beautiful West Highland Terrier, Jeff, had died suddenly aged 8 absolutely heartbroken.

Oh no! It is heartbreaking to lose a pet, hugs.

Gettingtherequickly

freespirit66 wrote: »

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY oh thanks for the info, all info gratefully received because although she meets up with the group at the hotel, she still has to fly, go through airport and find her way to the hotel on her own, so the more she knows the better

How is she getting from the airport to the hotel? If the trip is arranging it, that is fine, but if she needs to sort it out herself, she may be better off having a cab booked beforehand, at least that way she won't be ripped off, or hassled by cab reps. PM me with details if you need me to contact the rellies to get cab booked. As I got there so early the last day, there was a cab waiting for me, name on board so no hassle. It was actually a London Cab, but I knew beforehand how much it was going to cost (no meter on it). It cost about £12 from the airport to the train station (thereafter is another story) and that took about 25 mins to get there.

boredjellybean

I hope it's ok to post this here.... I'm trying to find some ideas of a gift I can make for a VERY awkward couple on my family, they have everything & need nothing, they have no common interests & don't even spend that much time together also I'm not really sure they appreciate any gifts but as they are family I have to do something.... can anyone suggest something other than a bottle of wine (I suspect they just give these away any way lol)

Thanks

System

3forholidays wrote: »

I was staying at an outdoor activity centre once and wondered why there was a mop and pail in the corner of the wet room. When someone used the shower we quickly discovered why the mop had been provided - the water ran everywhere! It definitely put me off ever having one!

Not my 1st choice either but its safer for DD.

We are off to The Deep in Hull for a few hours today hoping to give dd a boost as she is hacked off at the leg cast .

Hope every one has a nice day.

Lovely to hear from you OMO hope you feel better soon.

System

boredjellybean wrote: »

I hope it's ok to post this here.... I'm trying to find some ideas of a gift I can make for a VERY awkward couple on my family, they have everything & need nothing, they have no common interests & don't even spend that much time together also I'm not really sure they appreciate any gifts but as they are family I have to do something.... can anyone suggest something other than a bottle of wine (I suspect they just give these away any way lol)

Thanks

Welcome to the Christmas mad house !lol

lulu_92

Thanks for all the well wishers

Really wasn't expecting this. He had been a little bit ill lately but we took him to the vet for xrays and injections and he seemed fine. He had the best weekend ever and then yesterday he was so lethargic and passed when my mum was at work. So gutted.

I've got my westie bracelet on today - 99p on ebay or something silly like that. If you search Westie there's loads of gorgeous jewellery and keyrings. I'm thinking of getting keyrings for the family

pinknfluffy28

boredjellybean wrote: »

I hope it's ok to post this here.... I'm trying to find some ideas of a gift I can make for a VERY awkward couple on my family, they have everything & need nothing, they have no common interests & don't even spend that much time together also I'm not really sure they appreciate any gifts but as they are family I have to do something.... can anyone suggest something other than a bottle of wine (I suspect they just give these away any way lol)

Thanks

Why not put together a hamper for them?

My mum & step-dad-to-be get married Dec 29th, and having recently moved in together they need or want nothing!
They both still work full time, but I know they enjoy a night in front of the TV!

So I am making them a "perfect night in" hamper, which will include:
Homemade "instruction" booklet, with a takeaway menu & £20 note.
Onesie each (they're a fun late 50's couple!)
Bottle of wine
Bates motel DVD box set
Fire log & firelighters
A candle or two
2 mugs, each filled with hot chocolate sachets
Squirty cream
Flake or chocolate sprinkles
Bag of marshmallows
Bag of popcorn (and homemade popcorn bucket)
Box of cookies
Bag of sweets

This is the only present they will get, so I plan on spending £50-60 in total, but it could easily be adapted to suit any budget, but with the meaning of giving them time together still there!

Hope that is of some help x