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

Hanley25

Thanks for all your comments re DS. He had a fab day at school.

Ordered a tablet computer today for DD's bday. Reduced from £59.99 to £29.99! One of the girls in work said her DS has it and it's brill for playing games which is all DD will do on it. I can't post a link but if you search for 7" Allwinner tablet on Amazon it comes up.

Nanamia

Woo hoo, Linky you have gone viral well done you. Will that give you a badge too I saw them online yesterday whilst browsing for £6.99 but can not remember where I was xxx
Hanley glad he had a good day Well done on your bargain tablet, how organised. xxx
Pigpen what a cutie love that photo. I'm sat catching up on Corrie, b_e_g is secretly stitching and you are knitting what are we like xxx

Nanamia

Love the quote Linky I can so identify with that this week xxx

Own_My_Own

Nanamia wrote: »

Woo hoo, Linky you have gone viral well done you. Will that give you a badge too I saw them online yesterday whilst browsing for £6.99 but can not remember where I was xxx

I got a badge

freespirit66

Ah ARTHIEN AND NANAMIA that is it then i always do 30 degree washes (to save the environment ) i will run it on a hot wash with soda and vinegar tonight, thankyou

NANAMIA our village always suffers in the floods, luckily we are actually higher up but to get in and out of the village is the problem and we are surrounded by fields, they did a lot of work a few years ago to prevent it but it still comes up, yes i have heard mentions of snow but not sure if it is this far down

pigpen wrote: »

Doing nothing much.. knitting the sweater for DD1's OH and thought I'd just share this as it is cute.. Back to my neck band I go!

OMG too too cute for words

OMO love it :rotfl:ooh i will have to look out for tweet about your pillow pets and a b a d g e :rotfl::rotfl:
HANLEY glad DS enjoyed his day

mandco

freespirit try running your washing machine on the hottest longest wash cycle (some machines have a self clean cycle)but don't put any soap powder in this allows it to clear out any build up & usually solves the problem. also worth checking if the filters are blocked.
hanley he looked great glad he enjoyed the day
omo love todays quote very true at the mo
pigpen that pic is so cute


any ideas for going on holiday themed presents? my sis is going away for her anniversary and has asked for some money towards spends but thought maybe could do them a little hamper aswell but cant think of anything much other than a travel guide & some travel sized toiletries. any ideas appreciated thanks

fluffysox

mandco wrote: »

freespirit try running your washing machine on the hottest longest wash cycle (some machines have a self clean cycle)but don't put any soap powder in this allows it to clear out any build up & usually solves the problem. also worth checking if the filters are

any ideas for going on holiday themed presents? my sis is going away for her anniversary and has asked for some money towards spends but thought maybe could do them a little hamper aswell but cant think of anything much other than a travel guide & some travel sized toiletries. any ideas appreciated thanks

A book to read, passport cover, luggage tag, small pack of teabags or individual coffees (Nescafe Cappuccino has milk and sugar in it) Flip flops, good aftersun, suncream, cooling spray, mini fan.

fluffysox

With our washing machine, I have to clean the drawer every so often. I soak it in soapy water with added bleach then approx twice a year I use a jug to pour this water down the hole where the drawer was- don't forget to shut the door first. Works best if you can get a bottle brush in there then give it a scrub. Then pop soda crystals in the drawer and put a hot wash on.
I also like to do sheets, cloths and towels at 60 long wash at least every other time. Partly to kill germs and partly to keep washing machine clean. Used to quick wash at 40 all the time and it did get grotty quicker. Not using fabric softener helps but I hate the static you get on clothes if you don't use any.

fluffysox

Lovely pic Pigpen
OMO glad MSE towers have recognised your talents:beer:
I have reserved the Fisher Price wheelies and loops amusement park for DS2's 2nd Christmas (thanks for spotting this deal) and also noticed the Fisher Price Roll and go get away garage which is half price http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9154706.htm
getting this for DS1's 3rd birthday. I've sent one garage to charity this week, had it two years and not as robust as the Fisher Price ones, and another has gone in the bin. (Christmas gift from mum's neighbour and was quickly destroyed- poor quality) Collecting tomorrow, will store at Mum's :-)
Also noticed online that Fisher Price Wheelies cars are £1 each at Smyths toy stores. They are excellent quality, we have a few from airport and a Batcave playset.

fluffysox

For Thomas tank fans, less than half price:
http://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/productdisplay0_10751_-1_261446_10001?cm_vc=WeRecommendIO