* Rocking around the Christmas Tree * - It's the 2018 Christmas Chatter Thread

Gettingtherequickly

Hi

I had to go to House of Fraser to pick up a pair of sandals I had ordered (going to a wedding in June, reduced from £90 to £25! They are silver glittery, so quite neutral for whatever I end up wearing, plus I will have plenty of time to break them in and more importantly, get used to the heals Not totally daft, have also ordered some flat shoes for when my feet give up the ghost, will be staying at the hotel the reception is being held, so it could be barefooted to my room to change:D) so nipped into Card Factory, picked up a couple of packs of labels for 25p each, so sorted for next Christmas, wasn't much there to float my boat.

Had the dreaded weigh in last night, was hoping to maintain at best, or no more than 2-3lb gain after my eating antics. Was slightly surprised at a 1lb loss, but even more surprised, and I hadn't noticed it, when I was told the machine said it was a 6lb loss. Not sure what is happening there, but I looked at my weight yesterday and it was the single lb less. Just hope things don't go array next week.:eek:

LMG1305

Vulpix, you seem to be doing exactly what I'm doing. I start to tidy & clean one thing, which ends up having a knock on effect so I end up with more mess than I started with that then needs sorting! The other day I just wanted to tidy up the counter top in my utility room, but within 10 minutes I had everything out all over the kitchen floor, 1 black bag full of rubbish, a recycling bag full of cardboard & ripped carrier bags, I'd pulled everything out of all the freestanding storage units to sort through & then I hoovered & mopped before putting everything back.

Last night was probably my least productive evening as I was so tired. However, I did get some things done, on my new quest to be productive every day. I put a few things on ebay, which isn't much but still feels like I'm sticking to my new rule and at least I'm not putting pressure on myself to always be running about everywhere doing more active things.

Tonight I will be taking the last of the decorations down & putting everything in boxes & bags ready to go in the attic, so that's my productivity for tonight & then tomorrow we have a wardrobe to build, shelves to put up & a bookcase to put together. Then once all that is done I'll have clothes, books & toys to put on said shelves, bookcase & wardrobe

Vulpix I would love to see your patchwork when you've finished it, if you know how to upload a pic to here?

GTQ - well done on the weight loss. Great deal on those shoes, I think if I buy any more shoes my OH will divorce me!

I hope everybody has a good day today. I have the Friday feeling so going to enjoy today, even if I have work for a few hours

x_raphael_xx

vulpix wrote: »

I have some old tray cloths and tea table cloths which my great Aunt embroidered.I never use them.Would it be awful to cut them up and make a patchwork from them?What do people think?

If you are not using them, they are wasted anyway, you might as well have thrown them away.
Better to make something that will be used, than leave them forgotten in the back of a drawer somewhere. :D

My decs came down today, chucked a few old ones before packing up the box.
Cards have come down and are piled ready for the sort and chop for gift tags.

kerri_gt

Vulpix I agree on making a patchwork from the tablecloths. Given your great aunt took the time to take something and embroider it herself, I'm sure she'd be chuffed you were taking something she'd done and turning it into something you will use.

Peppapig

VULPIX I'd not heard of the Swedish death cleaning but it sounds like a really good idea. I agree with the others about the embroidered cloths, I'm sure your great Aunt would prefer you to be able to get use from her work and it's also a lovely way to enjoy and share it.

LMG I like the idea of doing something productive each day but don't forget you need some downtime too. Maybe you could schedule some pampering time or relaxing time as well - looking after yourself is productive too

Not much going on here so nothing much to say but still reading every day and enjoying the chat.

vulpix

Woohoo,am on a roll with the flinging of "stuff". Everywhere in the sitting room gone through.Our shoes done.Still to do, built in kitchen cupboard and understairs cupboard with all my craft stuff.Then DD2's bedroom and loft.

It is my Mum's birthday today,MIL's next week.Edibles from the sales given.We have a rash of birthdays until April then a lull until Autumn.To simplify I will just give a small gift and Money to all kids and partners.

I have decided not to send Birthday cards anymore. Contentious. The kids don't do cards so if you can't beat em etc.

Vx

vulpix

P.S GTQ respect for your weight loss. I am in awe.

nic2075

Not much happening here. Still enjoying being off. Back to work on Monday. Taking the kids to one of the big Panto's in Glasgow tomorrow. I got free tickets on their last show. Which is great as it would have cost just over £100 for us to go.

I have been feeling extremely anxious recently. Ive found sitting with my planner and bullet journal really helping. I enjoy doodling and prettying them up with stickers. Gives me something just for me. And I feel more organised having it all written down. Having a journal helps loads.

Looking forward to normality on Monday. I may regret saying that by 3pm on Monday though lol.

StokieBecks

Enjoy the panto Nic. Nice treat before you go back to work. Sorry you are feeling anxious just take time to yourself when you can to do things that help.

Blimey Vulpix seems you have a lot of birthdays to contend with - I only have one in January which is all sorted and then nothing until the end of March but then they are pretty constant rest of the year.

Been to local wildlife park today taking photos, we picked up our annual passes I bought for Christmas, nice to go whilst it was quiet and will be interesting to take different photos throughout the year.

LMG1305

Well the decorations have been taken down & are back in the attic. There is now no trace of Christmas apart from the leftover chocolates and a few extra lbs on the scales.

Peppa - Thankyou, I definitely agree that I need some downtime so I am counting 'relaxing with a book' as part of my productivity. Reason being is I love to read but last year for various reasons, I never actually finished a book. I started reading maybe 2 or 3 books, but didn't finish them. I have stacks of books in my bedroom that my OH is starting to get fed up of, so if I read them I can then give them to charity or the library, which helps to declutter & keeps me on my productive track.

We seem to have birthdays steadily throughout the year. One almost every month of the year, however May, August, September & November we have 2 birthday for each of those months.

I had a lovely quiet weekend. I kept busy in the house but didn't venture outside. I really dislike the weather we're having at the moment, I don't like the cold anyway but when it is also really windy I just prefer to stay indoors.

Nic, I always feel more in control of things when I write stuff down. It's strange because I make lists on my phone all the time, but I don't feel quite right until I have written it down on paper. On my phone I have a shopping list note & add things to it whenever I think of something I need to grab, but when I am actually going shopping I write everything down on paper. I then throw the paper list away, delete the phone list & start again

Vulpix, you are on a roll. Well done! I sorted out DD2's clothes on the weekend & have put her summer clothes in the attic. I also put all her Christmas jumpers etc up there. I know they won't fit her next year but my thought process is that come November I will get them down & put them on ebay. I don't imagine christmas jumpers sell for much at this time of year, but come November people will be looking for them again so I should get something for them.

On the ebay note, I put a few things on ebay last weekend & they finished yesterday. Pleased to see how much 2 of the items went for. The other 2 items didn't have any bids on them on Saturday evening & only had 1 watcher on, so I ended the listing. I know it sounds mean but I didn't really want that 1 watcher to bid 99p plus postage for them & win. It would probably cost me more in packaging, driving to the post office & paying for postage, so I'll try them again in a few weeks & if they still don't sell I will do a car boot sale. The thing is they are the sort of item that I have had decent money for in the past, so I was surprised that they had no interest at all.

I have put 4 more items that don't end until next Sunday, but 3 of them already have bids on which is great. I just have to be really disciplined & make sure I post everything quickly. When I've done ebay in the past I run out of steam & take a bit longer than I should to get to the post office, because I'm trying to fit it around work etc. I always message the buyer to explain I've not had chance to get to the post office & so far have not had anybody complain, but I know that won't always be the case and because I want to ebay quite a lot this year to declutter the house, I want to keep my ebay feedback as good as possible.