Santas challenge 2017

I picked up some bargain stocking filler at work today, so quite a bit of progress made over the last few days.

I don't know how I've missed all the latest posts on here so want to catch up later this evening, I'd been wondering how everyone had been getting on.

Just a brief visit from me- off to Ireland on Tuesday and only just back (earlier this week) from cruise to Greenland.
We had some lovely weather (not all the time!) and the scenery was stunning with snow topped mountains, glaciers and icebergs, huskies, Inuits and yet more icebergs!! And dancing every night-ballroom & sequence. Despite that I have,of course come home somewhat heavier! Ouch... back to the green juice diet (Sirt)

On the outward voyage we spent a day in Reykjavik-a stunning summer day and I did the 'Golden Circle' tour- tectonic plate fault line, geysers & Gulfoss waterfall- worth every penny.

Quiz question for you: What did I use my credit card for in Iceland?

You get until Monday to answer!! I will say it is ,IMHO, unusual!!

Today just got a big bag of material offcuts some of which are of the bone patterned material. So, I hope to make a load of small bags to sell for 'Dogs for Good' when I am away. I already have a lot of bargain fillers including lovely Christmas dog design socks, ball thingies and dishes / dog shampoo. I have been promised some sample bags of dog food today.

Hope everyone is as fit as possible and well

Katiehound wrote: »

Quiz question for you: What did I use my credit card for in Iceland?

You get until Monday to answer!! I will say it is ,IMHO, unusual!!

Scraping reindeer poop from your snow boots????



I've just bought another present today. It wasn't a great bargain, but I got a couple of £££s off, but my main motivation was to be able to cross another name off my list.

Looking back Over my last few posts, I've managed to do quite a bit, but I probably won't do much for the rest of the month.

Katiehound wrote: »

Quiz question for you: What did I use my credit card for in Iceland?

You get until Monday to answer!! I will say it is ,IMHO, unusual!!

Hi everyone

I've finally caught up and having been texting various things as I'm scrolling through that jogged my memory to my friend that helps at my house with Christmas.

Katie hound - are the mystery items your boiled sweets and chocolate you mentioned on an much earlier post? It's good you've been able to get back to your usual routines.

Chanie - that's a good idea for the new baby with the hamper and you're doing really well with progress

Crazy cat lady - where are you going on you upcoming cruise? My mother still reminds me of the time we took a boat to Spain from England and both of us (I was 2 years old) were sick the whole time as it was very bad weather.

That was an interesting story about the carpet. It's always feels strange when we make a discovery long after something has happened.

sammy_kaye18 - I enjoyed reading your responses to the Challenge and they've also reminded me of things I need to get on with. Usually I also have to hide non perishable Christmas food in the box with cards or gifts.

My main aim in the next month or so is have trial runs at hand made presents ideas I've come up with for a couple of friends. I noticed my post back in June where I was making a birthday gift literally the day before I had to send (window hanging) so want to avoid that for Christmas.

Mum2one - ok so Miss Hoodie has had interest, did you meet anyone nice? Can't seem to turn the bold off lol

Re your question - something about us all that no-one knows about.

Many years ago I created a scene in the Savoy Hotel, London as I accused them of stealing my coat. It was one evening in December during a time when I was a frequent visitor, often having lunch in a private dining room or staying overnight. On that particular fateful evening I had a bit too much to drink and went to the wrong cloakroom, couldn't find my coat and became argumentative to say the least lol