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

FeistyFidget

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

Well, Jess & Fred are still together although she is desperate for a divorce! The hospital did another procedure yesterday which she says was painful and they have discovered a narrowed artery in her neck. Not heard from her since, but it is hard to believe she has been there a week now.

Thank you so much for keeping us all updated, I know you will send our love and tell her we are thinking of her xxx

kat360 wrote: »

pinksteps congratulations! :j
Pinkandfluffy that wrapping is fab

I'm back with pictures of the work in progress, please excuse the mess and the little ones watching trap door

Wowee! that looks amazing!

Well I have taken the first step! I've contacted both estate agents and asked them to remove the flat from the market. We will start afresh early January with a new appraisal and then start the process to have the price lowered, fingers crossed!

Peppapig

FeistyFidget wrote: »

We've had the luxury of a comfortable income since July (managed to pay all debts) but DH is now getting worse and I have this awful black cloud looming that I'm wasting what precious time I have left with him working 60 hours a week. I'm taking a loss on the flat so we can get shot of it and buy a shared ownership house that will not only give DH his much longed for garden, but ease the financial burden so that I can cut my hours back and actually spend some quality time with him.

Feisty I think you've got exactly the right approach - time with those we love is so much more important than everything else. I did something similar because my DH has poor health - I can survive on very little money if I have to but I'd hate to look back think that I'd wasted precious time that I can never get back. Good luck to you both.

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

Well, Jess & Fred are still together although she is desperate for a divorce! The hospital did another procedure yesterday which she says was painful and they have discovered a narrowed artery in her neck. Not heard from her since, but it is hard to believe she has been there a week now.

Thanks for the update GTQ - let's hope that Fred gets his marching orders very soon and that JJ is soon unattached, home and feeling a lot better.:)

Cav82

Been AWOL for a few days but I have been reading. Congratulations and good wishes for the new arrival and gentle hugs for those that need them..

Progress being made slowly on the decorating front, finished my bedroom tonight, redecorated, papered, furniture built you name it all on my Todd as DH doesn't get home from Brazil til tomorrow. That should hopefully let me begin the clear out of toys and getting everything ready for decs up.

I don't put mine up until the second week at least, think that makes me a poor festive fanatic

Finished kids bits for the Xmas Eve box (from the elf) bar edibles I think. It has a rather frozen theme so they will hopefully love it. Ds2 wanders around singing "ret it go" all the time

Cav

pinknfluffy28

Feisty - big hugs to you lovely. For what its worth, I too think you are doing the right thing, and I wish you and dh the very best for the future x

Jealous of those of you who already have decs/trees up. 8 more days till mine can go up!

Blood test later this morning, I hate needles!

noodles86

Can any of my christmas elf friends help? My youngest loves the muller bear and we would love to get her one but really can't stand the muller rice! Does any buy the muller rice remix and not want the codes for the bear? I'd really appreciate the codes messaged to me if possible! Thank you!!!

springdreams

Pinksteps wrote: »

Popped in to say I became a nan again this morning, DD2 had a little girl and she's beautiful.

Congrats :beer:

mcculloch29

CHRISSYG wrote: »

How cute is this ?


Argos single £9-99 double £14-99 sadly no kingsize .

Out of stock everywhere in my locality and no wonder! How cute. Penguins and owls are definitely this year's thing.

kiss_me_now9

Hello all, feeling a bit more christmassy today

How far in advance do you reckon I could make a gingerbread house? I want to make one for our work lunch but it's on a Wednesday and I have a pole dancing class Tuesday evening for an hour before. Ideally I'd like to make the gingerbread the Sunday before, assemble it Monday night and decorate it Tuesday night. Equally I'd like to make my sister and BIL one for Christmas

mrs-moneypenny

re gingerbread houses - i would say they can be made early as they are in the shops for a few weeks before christmas arent they.

hugs where needed flying visit again so ive had to read and run, hope all are well

FeistyFidget

Cav82 wrote: »

Been AWOL for a few days but I have been reading. Congratulations and good wishes for the new arrival and gentle hugs for those that need them..

Progress being made slowly on the decorating front, finished my bedroom tonight, redecorated, papered, furniture built you name it all on my Todd as DH doesn't get home from Brazil til tomorrow. That should hopefully let me begin the clear out of toys and getting everything ready for decs up.

I don't put mine up until the second week at least, think that makes me a poor festive fanatic

Finished kids bits for the Xmas Eve box (from the elf) bar edibles I think. It has a rather frozen theme so they will hopefully love it. Ds2 wanders around singing "ret it go" all the time

Cav

Don't feel glum about the decorations. DH is pestering me to put them up EARLIER, but I worry they won't seem so special it's even worse because DH is a grinch :rotfl: maybe this year I will do the first Friday of December

kiss_me_now9 wrote: »

Hello all, feeling a bit more christmassy today

How far in advance do you reckon I could make a gingerbread house? I want to make one for our work lunch but it's on a Wednesday and I have a pole dancing class Tuesday evening for an hour before. Ideally I'd like to make the gingerbread the Sunday before, assemble it Monday night and decorate it Tuesday night. Equally I'd like to make my sister and BIL one for Christmas

I've made mine two weeks before and still tasty the actual gingerbread lasts forever (sugar and ginger preserves it), the sweets may go a little soft if decorated more than a week though x

I'm thinking of adding jingle bells and candy canes to my gift tags this year. I think I will go with brown parcel paper with red and gold ribbon! This year I'm determined that my wrapping will do the presents justice!