* Walking in a Winter Wonderland * - It's the 2015 Christmas Chatter Thread

DomRavioli

Hi all

Thanks for the good luck wishes - still no word from the EA - they really are idiots so we're giving up and looking with another EA who doesn't take weeks to get back to you about a viewing.

Had an appointment with the health people this week and should hear back Tuesday with regards to new medication seen as I haven't been out of the house for over a month (pain and severe anxiety...not a good mix), but not holding out much hope for that either as the NHS have a habit of dragging their heels, so may have to call in some favours from the old boss.

Couple more bits arrived today, the bookmarks from amazon which were under £1.50 each and they are boxed as well, so super easy to wrap.
I have a trip with the youth club I run in August to Flamingo Land but I'm not sure if I can get there; thankfully my OH has stepped in just in case but I'm not looking forward to sitting here all day whilst they go have fun

Hugs to all that need them, and kicks up the bum to all those behind (me included!). I better get the housework started, I've had a bit of a lazy day today.

freespirit66

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY this was all i could find, its horrible but i had to show you haha

LAZYSHEEP thankyou for the qvc reminder i had a lovely morning watching christmas in july, poor old Thumper never got choice of that or cbeebies, i am determined he will be a christmas nut

MONEYMAKER oh that is the perfect picture, that was what i was looking for, i remember having pictures like that in colouring books

PRINCESSKITTY oh bless Wiggle taking his first steps that is fab well done on getting out today, its been awful here all day too, still is!!

DOMRAVIOLI and they wonder why they have such an awful reputation??? I know just how you feel about severe anxiety and not being treated properly for it, i hope you get your meds changed so you can at least get out a little bit, shame about the theme park, you never know you might get there if on the right meds

mandco

just a quick one Home bargains had a whole range of pug themed items in yesterday can't remember if it was someone on here who was looking?

MrsI so glad you got the all clear for China :T no doubt a busy few days ahead but do try and take it easy

will try and pop back later for a proper catch up tc all

Peppapig

Just popping in to say my internet is only working when it feels like it at the mo (waiting for the engineer cos it's to do with the landline having packed up too!) - couldn't get on at all last night but working ok at mo. Can't risk a long post but I am reading whenever I have connectivity and hope to be back very soon or I'll never keep track of everything!!!

Gettingtherequickly

freespirit66 wrote: »

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY this was all i could find, its horrible but i had to show you haha

My iPad obviously didn't think much of it either as it won't display it

kaya1991

Hello!

I was on last year's board, but I've been resisting this year's until today - it's my Christmas-obsessed mum's birthday today, and 25th July marks five months until Christmas, so I'm coming back on my very own Christmas in July

A few festive things to report from me:

-My mum loves collecting decorations from around the world, and always asks if we can bring her back a decoration whenever my brother or I go travelling instead of a rubbish souvenir. I went to Toronto in March, and there's a Christmas shop in the little town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, so I picked up a few decorations in the sale which I've stashed away as a surprise for...
-... my hamper! Last year I made a December hamper for my family, which I gave them on 1st December. I'm doing the same again this year, and have been picking little things up each month so I'm not hit with the extra expense in November. There are lots of lovely reduced things on Notonthehighstreet.com, including this little gingerbread playhouse - I wish I had children to buy for! I've also fallen madly in love with these personalised grow-your-own Christmas tree sets, especially as they're so cheap, and will definitely snap a couple up on payday.
-I just found The Grinch on one of the obscure channels, so am shamelessly watching along. I know nobody will judge me here
-I baked some bread the other day which was surprisingly easy, and it's so rich and unusual I thought it would make an ideal Christmas treat. It's treacle and stout bread, and it tastes amazing just with a smidgen of butter, but I bet it'd be great as part of a festive cheeseboard spread too

Sorry for the long absence - I'm back in the game now, and looking forward to reading about all your festive preparations in the coming months!

kaya1991

MoneyMission2015 wrote: »

Thank you for this. I have been trying to think of lots of fun Christmassy things to do on the run up to Christmas with the family, so saw your post and have now booked tickets for the ice skating and the magic ice kingdom. I have provisionally booked a hotel for 2 nights for the weekend that I have booked, but this could change to just 1 night depending on other plans. Ooooh, I'm excited now. Is it November yet??


I was going to keep it a secret but I think I will have to let OH know so that he doesn't arrange anything himself.


x

Hello! Not sure if you're still looking for fun festive activities but I've been looking at the Christmas at Kew Gardens evenings - never been before but I think this will be the year I'll make it! It looks so pretty, illuminated trails through the gardens with traditional rides and displays, and the intriguing 'holly bush choir' - aww!

freespirit66

Evening everyone, i dont know if any of you remember me asking you to wish me luck ages ago for a draw for a DIY divorce book from :money:well i won a copy it came in the post this morning, its been so long i just assumed id not won. Though i must admit i did panic at first thinking oh no what have i ordered :rotfl:

MANDCO isnt it great, my DD1 keeps getting little bits for DD2 as a surprise, i think she has most of it now haha its so cheap!

PEPPAPIG oh hope you get your signal sorted soon, i thought you had gone a bit quiet

GETTINGTHEREQUICKLY haha clever ipad :rotfl:

KAYA of course we remember you, nice to see you back, hope your mum has had a lovely birthday, i love the gingerbread playhouse and grow your own tree, will have a nosey on the site later, and i have favourited the recipe it sounds delish! Im also going to look at the Christmas at Kew it sounds lovely, thankyou.

fluffysox

Its 3 for 2 on nearly all toys at argos. Includes sale items.
Cannot resist. My youngest will be two in October and loves Thomas so I'm going to buy Take and Play sets/ engines

Gettingtherequickly

If anyone is making food hampers, or simply need to stock up, sainsbugs have 100g kenco smooth on offer for £2 a jar, reduced from£3.30. I went a bit mad but bbe is Apr 17, so will be fine