OS DAILY 14th DEC

donny-gal

Hi everyone will post most later. Just got to the end of reading page 1, and thought I'd add my pennyworth on the currency front. I put money into my Nationwide Flex account, and used my card to get cash out in Spain and even though the Euro was well down, got a lot better than I saw it advertised elsewhere, plus didn't have to carry it with me.

Hope that helps.
DG

csarina

Where ever we go I load my Nationwide flex account card and draw cash when I need it, you get a much better rate because you get the rate of the day, it can vary from day to day............no charges either for soending your money and because it is a Visa card you can also use it to pay for things.

Its years since I bought travellers cheques or currency when going abroad, the first place I head for is the cash machine when we get to where we are going,occasionally, I will get say £20 of currency for emergencies when we get to our destination, but as I usually I manage to bring money home, I have enough in hand for train or taxi fares etc.............

Shez

Hellooo everyone!

Didnt get time to post yesterday as it was Nativity Part 2 with the mum & MIL in toe! We also bagged the front row - ha ha! so video all done for another year! They did the story of the year and DD was in November doing the firework dance, which meant jumping around with a pompom! DS was december and Angel Gabriel in the trad play!:D

Have been to MIL's to wrap the kids pressies this morning, so another job done!:D

Looked in my sainsbury's last nite and they already had loads of stuff in the sale, ladies clothes, lovely xmas frocks etc (not for me as I wont be going to any xmas parties..sob:o ) plus kids nativity costumes for around a £5 - plus a Mrs Santa outfit!!;) :rotfl: NO I didnt buy it!!!:rotfl: just thought i'd mention it for CM or Aussie!;) :rotfl:

I'm taking DS1 too shops tonite as he wants a new winter jacket for xmas and Ive still to get my mum something!!:eek: havent got a clue what?? surely I cant get "another" cardigan:rolleyes: :rotfl:

n9eav - have a lovely time! glad you got yr Roses - I saw the 2.75Kg tins in my tesco for £9 yesterday.
tiredmum - how awful for yr neighbours!! I always grab my bag and keys and take it upstairs with me since I saw that tv prog where they show you how easy it is to get in take yr stuff!! they should bring back chopping off their hands!
penpincher -belated birthday wishes to yr DD for yesterday!
nelski - YUM, dont forget my donut!;)
joannasmum - GOOD LUCK! Been there, done that, wore the T-Shirt etc:o
catznine - dont put any xmas chocs on the tree either!:rotfl:
csarina - what a lovely thing to have done for you with the doll xx still some kindness in the world!:D
mrsmix - :j my DD is doing Rudolph in her ballet show! la la la


DH is off to give blood and I think I may make another cuppa and watch tv until its time to get DS from school!

Shez

Churchmouse wrote: »

Yeah, we the Dream Team Management Pair have been overlooked for another boring coach :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

..more like the FA didnt like the thought of you & pen trying to rub down their £1million players with stardrops and eggs!!:eek: :rotfl:

jayward

hi back from the shops i got a few bargains i went on the train it was so frosty very Christmasey my feet managed about 2 hours they hurt a lot now but it was worth it to be out and about
hugs penny and pipkin have a nice evening all take care
x judith

mioliere

Hi - just taking a break from doing the business paperwork. I managed to get my food shopping done - it came to £65 but I had a £6 off voucher then, when I paid, I was given another voucher for £6 off next week. I wish they would do it all the time! Anyway, every little bit helps. I did all the banking without any queuing. The only queuing was for the car parks - they are jam-packed at the moment. I'm really glad I don't do any big town shopping; I went off that years ago because I can't stand all the crowds and waiting for ages at tills. Life's too short in my opinion.

TIREDMUM - Your poor neighbours; what a dreadful shock. I never take my keys or purse upstairs at night but I will from now on.

I hope everyone's nativities have gone well - I bet there were some tears.

Anyway, off to cook dinner.

KathyXX

pipkin71

Churchmouse wrote: »

pipkin, hope you manage to catch (or kill!) all your little lodgers soon. Think you must have had an entire family move in:eek:

CM x

I hope so too Churchmouse.

I've just gone to put dinner on and one of the little :mad: was sitting on top of the washing machine :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

We've got 3 floors, and most of the poison has been taken from the upstairs bathroom [third floor], but I've caught or spotted them on every floor. I've no idea where they are coming from but I am starting to feel really down about it.:(

Pipkin xxxx

charlies_mum

Can you contact the local authority and see if their pest control department can sort them out ? Not sure if there would be a charge though

pipkin71

charlies_mum wrote: »

Can you contact the local authority and see if their pest control department can sort them out ? Not sure if there would be a charge though

Hi charlies_mum

Because it's mice, they just give you poison, which I have put down. It would be different if it were rats[ :eek: ], but nothing else they would do for mice, I've already phoned them.

Pipkin xxxx

grannybroon

Hi there

Well it was the office Team Lunch today (30 of us in total). We are a wee outreach office (only 5 of us) so it is always nice to socialise with the rest of our colleagues. A really lovely meal and I think everyone enjoyed it. My colleague drove me along and dropped me at the road end an hour ago so I could have a wee drink. Before you lot jump to the wrong conclusion, only one G+T and one glass of Red Wine. Very pricey at the bar but in any case I am having the boys tomorrow so caution on my part.

Have just sat down and finished writing the posting cards which will go off tomorrow. Have posted the boys' letter from 'Santa'. Have to get the travel cot up, dig out the bottles and cook some butternut squash for DH3. Tomorrow is his day for a new taste and I have drawn the short straw. Just hope he take the bottle better than he did a couple of weeks ago - will make sure it is a bit warmer this time. Two boys are coming over on antibiotics but both not poorly enough to stay at home. DD desperately needing the break as still a bit post natal depression.

It is lovely to see some 'old faces' posting again and we still seem to be attracting new friends which is lovely.

PenPin - so sorry to hear that the funding is being cut for this such worthwhile service.

TiredMum - sorry to hear about your neighbours. I presume you now feel no-one did actually enter your house. A wee bit scary if OH on nights.

Holiday wishes to those about to fly off on holiday, hope all the rest of you are fine. Will try and pop in later to see what the gossip is!

Love

GB xxx