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

pixtotts

mcculloch29 - last Christmas I saw brushed cotton bed linen set in Primark, didn't buy it, went back couldn't get it, regretted not getting it so much. So this year when I spotted it in Sept I bought it!! Can't wait to get it out!! Yes it only gets use for a few weeks a year, but in my books definitely worth it . Next year I'll probably start using it come September! haha!

freespirit66 - don't worry about the car kissing post incident, it happens to us all. Only some of us aren't so lucky in the lack of damage. I'm not sure if I shared my embarrassment in here or not, I definitely shared the new shiny car news back in July, well last month new shiny car was caught on a wall in a car park, going forwards, drivers side rear £300 worth of paint scraped off. 6 years of driving, 1000's of miles every year (done 3,000 since July!) always park in that same car park and I catch a the wall of a spiral to get out of the car park, going forwards, gone down there millions of times... I'm still kicking myself about it, just can't believe I did it!!
It is a big decision and a tough one... I think I would regret it if I didn't at least try and get up there. Doesn't hurt to try

IrishRose12 - Aaah I want one of those jumpers now!! lol.
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junior_j

Hello xx

Hope everyone is okay
Plans are to go back to London (if they call to say a bed is ready) this Wednesday.. so fingers crossed I suppose lol.

Tomorrow I will wrap and tag my brothers Xmas presents (I got him a pair of jeans with belt on a sale for £12 , plus a personalised glass with a bottle of Guinness set £10)

If I have it my way me and mum will pop to home bargains tomorrow lol. I want to finish off one more person before I go to hospital lol x

If anyone see's any good deals for pandora charms (which is highly unlikely) can people let me know , want to get mum at least one charm.
Also need to go to card factory. x

Hugs to all. x

newthrift

mrsmoneypenny I love the oven gloves/cosy/apron set, I might have to treat myself when I am there Friday morning - hopefully there will still be some in stock. I am also going to have to see if I can get smooth christmas radio on our DAB one at home!!
JJ Fingers, toes, arms, legs the lot crossed that you get a bed on Wednesday!!!!! Will keep my eyes peeled for Pandora Charms as I need to list a few I like for my brother to pick one (bless him as he always buys me the one he got me previous as he knows I will like it ) Big heart, not a lot of memory :rotfl:
mcculloch29 I will be taking a peek on the Aldi decs in a mo. Wouldn't mind something for a couple of our windows that always look a bit plain.
I could do with a trip to Card Factory within the next couple of weeks to find some boxes/bags. Firstly need to seriously look through what I have got and make a list though.
How far in advance would you recommended making homemade fudge as a gift? I do have the time to do it the week of Christmas if it should be really close.
Need to decide what I am doing on our Christmas cake this year, if lots of little fondant bits I will start making them now...hmmm I think pinterest may become my friend today :rotfl:
Not much else Christmas wise to report here...Oh I must remember I need some more curling ribbon :idea::rudolf::D

MrsGuyMartin

Hello all


Thanks for mentioning about Smooth Xmas radio, Im so pleased to see its back! In fact I was so happy I did a happy dance on the way to the kitchen to write it on the calendar *blush* 8 month old ds thought it was great


Anyone know when the Xmas radio times is out? Love settling down with a coffee, my copy and a pen and marking through what I want to watch lol


I sent dh up in the loft the other day to find the (xmas pudding!) binbag that's rammed full of my xmas jumpers and pj's lol So theyre all waiting to be worn haha


Last year I bought xmas throws an cushions from Primark to put on the kids beds, Im hoping to find a few more bits when Im in town next but now Im back to having to push a buggy around I really don't feel like going round the shops/getting into town etc. Plus in the rain, bleugh.


Im hoping to get more wrapping done today, Im down to the large boxes and books, then should be finished.


Have a great day all x

starlet1990

Hello lovelies just been sat catching up had five pages to read. Been so busy at work but on my holidays now and been in London since Saturday. Had a lovely day yesterday went and saw the poppies so emotional then went to oxford Street to see the lights and xmas section in jl and selfridges.also popped to harrods. So many nice things got a monty penguin book for my lil sis. Going to see lights being turned on in Kingston on thurs. Also so happy the xmas adverts on tele!!
chrissyg how exciting the thought of getting the decs out I want mine out now.
freespirit glad airport run went well and that dd is doing well and is very brave to admit to not feeling herself abd talking about it
newthrift well done one being finished im almost done and going to start wrapping next week.
nitnurseglad your dat got better xmas has that effect I find
jj good luck and hugs for your hospital stay. You are such an inspiration having all this going on but still thinking of others
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freespirit66

pixtotts wrote: »

freespirit66 - don't worry about the car kissing post incident, it happens to us all. Only some of us aren't so lucky in the lack of damage. I'm not sure if I shared my embarrassment in here or not, I definitely shared the new shiny car news back in July, well last month new shiny car was caught on a wall in a car park, going forwards, drivers side rear £300 worth of paint scraped off. 6 years of driving, 1000's of miles every year (done 3,000 since July!) always park in that same car park and I catch a the wall of a spiral to get out of the car park, going forwards, gone down there millions of times... I'm still kicking myself about it, just can't believe I did it!!
It is a big decision and a tough one... I think I would regret it if I didn't at least try and get up there. Doesn't hurt to try
x

PIXTOTTS oh not your new car, typical isnt it!! OOh thats a hefty sum of money to pay out you get so angry with yourself dont you but i suppose at the end of the day its just one of those things, it happens!!

junior_j wrote: »

Hello xx
Hope everyone is okay
Plans are to go back to London (if they call to say a bed is ready) this Wednesday.. so fingers crossed I suppose lol.
If anyone see's any good deals for pandora charms (which is highly unlikely) can people let me know , want to get mum at least one charm.
Also need to go to card factory. xHugs to all. x

JUNIORJ i have everything crossed for you honey, and will keep an eye out for pandora charms x

newthrift wrote: »

How far in advance would you recommended making homemade fudge as a gift? I do have the time to do it the week of Christmas if it should be really close.:rudolf::D

NEWTHRIFT although i havent tried this yet you can actually freeze fudge

springdreams

CHRISSYG wrote: »

For anyone interested if you search "Homeless Christmas shoe box appeal" -followed by your area on Facebook it should tell you if an appeal is running near you.

There is also an Animal Shoebox Appeal

http://animalshoeboxappeal.co.uk/

springdreams

IrishRose12 wrote: »

Primark were selling Marvel Wrapping paper. I bought it a few weeks ago to wrap up b'day pressies lol. £1 a roll:T

B&M also have loads of Marvel sets, mugs with chocolate, 3 different soap sets, socks, and something else I picked up but can't remember now:think: If I remember I'll get back to you on it lol:o


I'm still on the lookout for proper Christmas Party Bags that won't cost me an arm and a leg:eek: and a small cheap white Christmas tree.

If you've not found one yet, I found one over the weekend in Asda for £5. It is 3ft and pre-lit.

Now I have all the bits I need to make a white Christmas tree snowman

mandco

sorry havent had a chance to read back yet as been mega busy but just popped in to mention

M&S have the musical carousel biscuit tins on offer @£5 this wk contains 2 bags of mini shortbread also 1/2 price (now£9) on a choc/sweet filled sleigh this one http://www.marksandspencer.com/festive-treats-christmas-sleigh-gift/p/p60064588 not a lot for your money even at 1/2 price but looks great

£land had the xmas pudding/santa bin bags in :j

asda were selling off bags of sweets cheap guessing left over from halloween bags of mini haribo pks just 25p & disney rings 50p neither halloween themed and bbe late 2015

gotta do the school run catch up soon tc all

freespirit66

starlet1990 wrote: »

freespirit glad airport run went well and that dd is doing well and is very brave to admit to not feeling herself abd talking about it
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STARLET aah thankyou my lovely, your day in london sounded fab x

MrsGuyMartin wrote: »

Anyone know when the Xmas radio times is out? Love settling down with a coffee, my copy and a pen and marking through what I want to watch lol

I dont think until December, i know my Whats On Tv doesnt come out until at least the first week of december, my favourite thing to do too :rotfl:

springdreams wrote: »

There is also an Animal Shoebox Appeal

http://animalshoeboxappeal.co.uk/

SPRINGDREAMS aww thankyou i will look at that

MANDCO oh thanks for the M&S tip i think DD2 wanted that one