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

noodles86

Ed-P wrote: »

My nephew and I are pretty close. I know I'm his favourite uncle :cool:

He has started to spend a lot of time on his Playstation. He was really active until 6 months ago but gaming is slowly taking over.

Any ideas on what I could get him for Christmas apart from the latest PS game?

I have been looking at some kites online. I was thinking of taking him away for the day for a catch up. I used love flying kites as a kid so hoping to get him into it too.

I just hope there isn't a snow storm in January. :eek:

I think that sounds lovely, maybe take some snacks and drinks too. I would love a day for just me & my fav aunt now & I'm 27! If you receive the remote controlled helicopter you wanted, maybe you could take that too!

kellyhghs

Havent read back but just to let you know there are some new lego minecraft sets being released the 1 November a lot bigger and more like the normal sets, prices range but think lowest is £20 if you look on brickset will probably have them on there HTH

Ed-P

noodles86 wrote: »

I think that sounds lovely, maybe take some snacks and drinks too. I would love a day for just me & my fav aunt now & I'm 27! If you receive the remote controlled helicopter you wanted, maybe you could take that too!

Totally forgot about my helicopter when I wrote the post. I think I am more excited about this than he will be. I hope it gets him loving the outdoors again.

I could get him this kite so we can spend Christmas day designing it and then fly it another day. That way he can enjoy his Christmas present on the day.

pinknfluffy28

Can't remember who was after mini candy canes, but £stretcher have them in 99p for a bag of around 20.

Lots of frozen goodies in £land. HB are up to 4 aisles of Xmas stuff now, and heard my first public Christmas song of the year - white Christmas was playing in the pharmacy!!

Lidl have soooo many yummy looking treats in for Xmas, I got a marzipan stollen, gingerbread rounds & 2 packs of crackers for cheese. Have hidden them with my sweets tubs so they stand a much better chance of making it to Christmas week!

msgigglewick

my goodness. my dh just surprised me.... he's booked a glass blowing workshop for me and him to go do.. how excited am i!!!! i get to attempt to make 2 glass christmas baubles.. i'm stupidly looking forward to this lol. Don't even know when yet cause he's not told me that lol but he has 2 weeks off in the next few months with another week to take off too so could be any time lol.

Spent the morning knitting tiny little elf christmas clothes. Really starting to feel like xmas lol

mrs-moneypenny

msgigglewick the glass blowing experience sounds fantastic.

kellyhghs

msgigglewick wrote: »

my goodness. my dh just surprised me.... he's booked a glass blowing workshop for me and him to go do.. how excited am i!!!! i get to attempt to make 2 glass christmas baubles.. i'm stupidly looking forward to this lol. Don't even know when yet cause he's not told me that lol but he has 2 weeks off in the next few months with another week to take off too so could be any time lol.

Spent the morning knitting tiny little elf christmas clothes. Really starting to feel like xmas lol

Just saw your elf christmas pudding hats on the Facebook thread that I've become addicted to, they look great:)

Ruth_honey

CHRISSYG wrote: »

American pop tarts on offer for anyone doing a hamper.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/american-pop-tarts-box-8-only-2-29-b-m-retail-2025778

They had the chocolate and strawberry flavours in the 99p shop a few days ago. Dated Nov 2014, but I've heard there are more around with a longer date. Pop tarts do taste the same years later, though (trust me!)

msgigglewick wrote: »

my goodness. my dh just surprised me.... he's booked a glass blowing workshop for me and him to go do.. how excited am i!!!! i get to attempt to make 2 glass christmas baubles.. i'm stupidly looking forward to this lol. Don't even know when yet cause he's not told me that lol but he has 2 weeks off in the next few months with another week to take off too so could be any time lol.

Spent the morning knitting tiny little elf christmas clothes. Really starting to feel like xmas lol

That sounds fun. Looking forward to hearing about it once you've had the workshop.

Got a few more pressies sorted out this week. Had a busy few days with my stepmum visiting. Am hoping for a quiet weekend now.

msgigglewick

ty kellyhghs just put the tweaked one up lol.

I shall def post photos of the final product (even if i fail lol) might even get some in the process lol.

pinknfluffy28

Facebook Thread? Do we have a designated one for us Xmas nuts? Pretty please can I join?