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

black_cat

I must have read this thread last year but forgot to subscribe to it.
I looked at the first few pages this morning and read lots of "Happy Birthday to Black Cat" messages for last January! I feel so guilty for not thanking people at the time (have gone back and done so now).

I've enjoyed reading the last few pages too - only 9 more Saturdays? I'll remind my OH of that when he gets frustrated with me for preparing for Christmas before December

Oh - and a very happy birthday to everyone who's had one this year!
:bdaycake:

kaymumof3

iv been reading on and off all year, but have been putting christmas off for as long as poss as i was redecorating the house still got the front room to do but that will av to wait until new year now

my daughters just turned 11 and is having a sleepover 2night and then my sons is nov 5th then it will be all systems go for christmas!

my dad came over last night with a great idea no adult pressies and instead we will all donate to starlight make a wish foundation so its just the children to buy for

found a bargin in tesco skates that go over shoes size 7-11 perfect for littles they had plain pink or blue for £2.50 and spiderman peppa hello kitty etc for £3 hope this helps someone

ooh and i get off cookin the christmas dinner my auntie has voulentered and i helpfully said il bring the christmas pudding (left in cupboard from last year still in date) and a christmas cake (i won voucher for one to be made at the local summer fair)

so so far so good

girlinayellowdress

Had to smile earlier, mother came round as she had locked herself out and needed a spare key. Reminded us of when my dad came round a couple of Christmases ago just before he passed, he had dementia and locked himself out, thankfully he found his way to mine and we were trying to keep him safe until mother could pic him up. All of a sudden he announces in the hall that he's heading home as he had found his door key, in his hand was a 6" Santas Key on a big red ribbon, he was adamant it was his front door key. Funny how memories have a way of making you smile when feeling down. Silly old sod!

noodles86

Ed-P wrote: »

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.

I don't think the quality of that kite would be that good tbh? And i don't think a 12 year old would be very impressed with a kite that came with crayons!!! Could your budget stretch to a stunt kite of some sort? I think that would appeal to his age

Peppapig

Pinknfluffy, its Mrs G's Christmas elf thread on FB - I would advise you not to join unless you have lots of time on your hands lol. I've lost loads of time on there but I love it and can't resist. :j If you're on FB you can search 'Christmas Elf Antics' and then join. You'll know you're on the right site if it's got a big blue banner across the top with 'You've been elfd' on it!

BBTHREE

Hi all

I haven't posted for a long long time, and just wanted to stay hello to anyone that remembers me.

Honest answer is I had a serious case of black dog due to things going on in personal life but I am over it (ish) now.

I am still xmas obsessed and luckily I had bought a lot of stuff in the jan sales, and in the last few weeks I have sorted hubby and both kids apart from their main present each which will be done when love to shop vouchers from hamper club arrive in a couple of weeks.

I have done most wrapping (now stored in large Xmas bags from home bargains) and only need to wrap a few delicate things I have left till last minute and also assemble and wrap hampers (but all contents bought). ��������

I have also been buying at least one food item a week since late aug (usually 2 or 3 lately), and they are also stored in a large Xmas bag.

I have already bought my yearly new Disney Xmas bauble (though slightly gutted they have changed the design as it doesn't match any of the others)

I still need a trip to primarni for Xmas pjs for kids for Xmas Eve and a Xmas jumper for me for national Xmas jumper day (12th dec) then I am done.

I hope everyone is ok and hugs to anyone who is finding things a challenge at the moment. (Apologies I will never be able to catch up on posts)

Xxx
P.s is it just me is boots Xmas catalogue a bit meh this year?

The contents are fine but just look better on the shelf than the catalogue makes them look.

Ruth_honey

I love hearing about the things you've all bought for gifts. The t shirt from Matalan that was linked to a few posts ago is very cute.

Probably been asked before, but what's the best Christmas gift you've ever been given?

newthrift

Evening! Sorry I haven't actually made it on to post for a couple of days, it's been quite busy here.
chrissy fingers crossed they re-locate you
Today my brother and 5 cousins have been round and a couple of photographers have been and we have had pictures taken. We are having an A4 more formal picture for our Grandparents for Christmas (which I will give them boxing day as we will all be there) and then we have had some other pictures done which we get on a disk + a more informal relaxed picture which will be a 6x4, one each for the parents and one for Grandparents. Quite excited to see the pictures.
Present wise I will pick the last couple up next week on my day off and I think I have finished :dance:
Out for a meal this evening but we won't be late as OH is driving tomorrow (lorry) and I am able to go with him which will be nice. Don't get much chance to go with him anymore being so busy.
Right quick power nap and then time to get ready and go.
Have a lovely evening all

pinknfluffy28

Have requested to join fb page! I can see my boring, lonely evenings being livened up some soon!

littlemonkeywolf

04624181 wrote: »

Hi all,
Hope everybody is ok and is in a festive mood:snow_laug

Have done a bit of online shopping today, not sure how my son and husband are going to react to my new purchases but my daughter and I will love them!
http://www.matalan.co.uk/mens/categories/tops/s2579115/rudolph-christmas-t-shirt
http://www.matalan.co.uk/kids-clothing/girls/shop-by-age/girls-3-13yrs/tops/s2575867/girls-musical-xmas-reindeer-jumper--3-13yrs
http://direct.asda.com/george/girls/leggings/christmas-leggings/G004805682,default,pd.html
http://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/flashing-rudolph-nose-jumper/G004792897,default,pd.html

We are going to wear these on christmas day! well me and the daughter will and im hoping the boys play along too. I just want christmas day to be so relaxed and fun this year xx Not sure if you all read my post about what you eat on christmas day? I was asking people do they do the full works on the day or do a buffet style meal. Think Im going to go with cooking a big meal on christmas eve and then us having a buffet style tea for christmas day. Have asked the kids and hubby and they want to try the buffet tea so we are all systems go. Actually looking forward to it now xx

Also ordered this for my mum hamper.
http://direct.asda.com/george/george-home/Yankee-Winter-Votive-Set-6Pk/001758920,default,pd.html?cgid=D24M01G01C03

My preparations are well under way now. Managed to another gift online at debenhams for £3.60!!! John Rocha top click and collect
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_234020355563_-1

Sorry for all the links but hope it may help somebody xxx
Even went to the library and got 3 christmas romance paperbacks to read. So excited lol
Keep the christmas cheer coming everyone. Hugs to everybody who needs them xxx

you will love your jumper... its says flashing but it does something else also:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: