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Shirley June

16-12-2009, 09:25 PM

Definately a good idea for TLC evening Lynne, watching Spooks here too :D
Poor Peter having all the worry of DGD, not surprised you are both seeking a bit of comfort in the evenings. (((huggles)))

Great that you have your results Kathy and that they were good. I had a call back last time but hopefully nothing changed as they put it down to a rather over zealous radiographer!

Hope Dee manages her day tomorrow Kay she is a real trouper.
Went to Hobbycraft today and managed to get the cardstock I needed for January, thanks for saving me some money. :D

Alli hopefully all will go OK for your Mum and that the injection works for her.
What a worry and a lot of work for you ATM (((huggles)))
Great that DH's present turned up.

Claire it will be lovely for you to do some IRL scrapping in your new room, when do you get your stacking trays?

Loved you LO Mary, I hope you are feeling better this evening. (((huggles)))

Well done on all your baking Barbara and getting your exercise in at the sam time too. :)

barbaraj

16-12-2009, 09:27 PM

Evening. Sorry to hear about your problems Lynne. Lots of hugs for you.

Glad Dee is feeling a bit better Kay. Hope she can get back for the last day and a half.

Claire - what fun scrapping in your craft room.

Great LO Mary.

Minty Magic

16-12-2009, 09:41 PM

Sorry to hear things are that bad Lynne - she sounds a very muddled kid.:( Hope your leg is feeling better in the morning.

My trays have been dispatched so any day now - hopefully. I am also hoping to get to Ikea on Friday to get my Expedits - but the new sofas are being delivered on Friday it will be dependent on what time they come. I will probably spend more time playing putting things away than I will actually crafting:P

Summer Sunflower

16-12-2009, 10:40 PM

Been busy most of the day, had a lovely lunch with my work mates, was so nice to catch up, just our office, my boss and 3 colleagues. We are all out - bar one - on Friday to our Christmas do, having it in the dinning hall at the Uni, they do these 'Party Nights', dinner and disco. So will be good to meet up with other work colleagues, but nice today just the 5 of us, swapped Christmas presents.

Had all the children in this evening, lovely to see the little ones walking. Have been discussing Christmas and who is doing what, all at mine, DS1 & DS2 Christmas day and DS3 Boxing day. So will make sure all is prepared.

So pleased you results came back clear Kathy:wub:, Shirley I hope your boobies are not too squashed and you get results very soon too.

Alli I do think that you should go to Drs with your DM regading her arm. Well done for getting the DHW done for your DM&D. You are so good:wub:

Lynne sorry to hear that things may have deterioated that VP may be taken into care, you and Peter must be devasted. Lucky for Zak that you were able to collect him from school, nothing better than cuddles from Nannie!! OUCH for you leg!

Hope Dee is feeling much better and that she can managed the day and half at school (((huggles))), hope you cold is also improving Kay.

I better you cannot wait to finish work Claire and get you craft room sorted, where did you get your paper trays?

Sorry to hear that parcels are going missing or not arriving on time, Claire, Kathy, Lynne & Shirley.

You are good baking your Christmas cake Barbara, I use to love making the cake and puddings, but gave up as it was only me that would end up eating them! I chuckled when you said you had to get the bike out to go and get the eggs, could just see you trundling down country lanes on your bike to go and buy some eggs!!!!

Mary I love you LO, never seem to have my camera with me for these spur of the moment pictures, or it is in the boot of the car as we are going along when I see something interesting!!!

I have reserved some things in Argos, but they are at 3 different locations!!! So will go out early tomorrow to collect them. Have hairdresser coming tomorrow evening. Sounds as if we are all having Christmas hair do's!!!

Hope Karen got on alright today at her hospital appointment.

Shirley June

17-12-2009, 06:43 AM

Good morning all,:wub:

Sounds like you are getting into the Christmas spirit Paula, glad you had a good lunch out.
Enjoy Friday too.
Good luck with your Argos trail today.:blink:

I will probably spend more time playing putting things away than I will actually crafting
I do that with clearing up after my projects I am sure!:huh::huh::huh:

I am out with a friend today we are going to Henley for a mooch around.
When we went there in the summer we said we should go back around Christmas as there are a some lovely gift shops.
Great for shopping for Pauline's game.
In fact the friend I am going with is Pauline :lol:

Have a good day what ever you have planned.
(((huggles))) for all.

Mary Buttons

17-12-2009, 06:59 AM

Good morning Shirley and all who follow.

KayDD

17-12-2009, 07:06 AM

Morning all, huggles to all.

Shirley say hi to Pa for me and have a lovely mooch! Don't forget to ask about wed lunch too please.

Dee more with it for sure this morning enough to pinch her dad's cup of tea much to his annoyance. So think yesterday has helped a lot.

My cold is still thick and horrid and cold sores are now starting up too so feeling sorry for myself. But this is it last day so yippee!

Claire I'd relish putting everything away too in your lovely postition of starting a whole new room.

Ali hugs I too think you should go along if you can hun but it's a lot to ask as you have so many ties. Hope it gets sorted.

Barbara well done on the cake and bike riding, way to go.

Lynne major hugs hun to you and to Peter. One of our children has never looked back from being placed in care although I know it's a dire situation so hugs and hope it works out for you all. Please feel free to call if you want a vent.

Off to serve mince pies and hot apple juice at the carol service for Dee's school tonight so hope that's fun and not too long. :lol:

Paula hope you're not doing all the work for the festivities I'm sure you shouldn't be working too hard yet should yo hun? Take care you.

Have a good day everyone.

~Karen~

17-12-2009, 07:08 AM

Morning all, another bad night so got up in the end as off out to hit the shops with Emma once she finishes work at 8am!!! Weather does not look at all frosty here this morning, just wet from the rain we now have.

Yesterday we had a severe frost which stayed in the area most of the day with heavy snow fall around 4pm, but it had all cleared by 9pm!!

I think I must be stalking you today Shirley as I seem to be folowing you around :lol:

Glad the play went well Shirley and hope the mammogram results come back clear :love: Have a great day at Henley with Pauline :)

Kathy thats great news on yours coming back with the all clear, I am really pleased for you :love:

Lynne lots of {{{{huggles}}}} coming your way for both you and Peter, what a nightmare for you both :wub: You know where I am if you need anything.

Paula it sounds like you had a really busy, but fun day yesterday :) I hope you manage to get everything you wanted at Argos today :)

Alli I agree with others in that maybe you should take DM to the doctor, as something is definitely not right re her arm - it would be best to get it checked out :love: I hope the injections help :)

Barbara it sounds like you have been very busy with your Christmas cooking, did you get it all completed??

Claire I hope you can get your trays in your room soon so you can get really settled in there :)

I hope both you Kay and Dee are feeling a bit bettter today :love:

Hope the sale goes well today Mary.

I hope all those that have missing parcels have them arrive today :)

Yesterday went pretty much as expected! Consultant really pleased with how quickly I am mobilising the neck, but still not happy re the pain and numbness. Had anonther nerve conduction test which is still showing problems, so I have been booked in for yet another MRI for 22nd Dec to see whats happening re the bleeding and nerves. He has also requested that I need to see the neuro/spinal consultant up at Kings along with my neurologist, but that will be after Christmas thankfully.

As said earlier Emma and I are out for the day today shopping and for lunch, hopefully this will be the last of the pressie shopping, although I will need to go back out with DH at some stage as we still have 2 more things we want for DD, then I think the pressie side is finished :D

Youngest DGD has her Christmas party at Rainbows this evening, plus is taking her Promise, so need to be back in time for that as she has asked Nannie to go and see her do her Promise, plus it is DH and I who take her anyway. Camera at the ready :lol:

I hope you all have a great Thursday whatever you all have planned :)

AlliR

17-12-2009, 07:12 AM

Morning. Joe woke up crying to go to the toilet at 3.30am and I have been awake since. Got fed up by 5 and got up and went to Tescos :blink: Hope I have everything as I refused to write a list at 5am!

Big hugs to Lynne & Peter, I hope something can be worked out. As Claire said, she does sound a muddled girl :(

I'm not sure if I can get back in time to go to the hosp with M&D on Monday as I am working at our office in Newbury. But I will try. Monday is my last day of work until 4th Jan.

OK, the boys are awake so need to get them organised. Liam is going to see Sleeping Beauty at the threatre today :) And then after school they have a party at the childminders. Hope I am still awake by then as I expect I will have a busy day at work today.

Hope you all have a good day. BBL xx

KayDD

17-12-2009, 07:22 AM

Oh Alli hope Joe ok? Hugs for a missed sleep that wrecks you doesn't it but well done on using the time so well. Don't stress over monday you do enough I certainly didn't want to pressurise you hun, just keep being you. You're such a star!

Karen hugs too over you're situation. Enjoy today and the Promise it's soooo sweet isn't it. Hope the MRI goes well and they get to the bottom of it all.

knitkath

17-12-2009, 07:35 AM

Good morning! Dark and cold here, but all our snow was gone by last night, though more forecast for tonight and tomorrow!
Sounds like {{{{{huggles}}}}} are needed all around so please help yourself!
Lynne, do hope something is sorted for dgd, she sounds an unhappy little girl in need of hugs! Hope it doesn't stress you and Peter too much.
Karen, good and bad news then, hope it all sorts itself. Have fun at the shops, and the promise tonight!
Kay, glad you and Dee are improving, be better for Christmas!
Alli, what a time to go shopping, but good use of your time! Hope your dm can be sorted, so difficult for you!
Shirley, have a fun day out!
Paula, slow down!
Mary, hope you have a good sale today!
Barbara, have you finished your Christmas baking now?
Claire, hope last day at work goes quickly so you can go home and play in your new room!
Hope everyone has a good day!

Minty Magic

17-12-2009, 07:51 AM

Morning all

Sounds like everyone is in need of some huggles:wub::love::wub:

Hope everyone has a lovely day. My last day!!!:lol:

Retired Nana

17-12-2009, 08:31 AM

Not read back but saw Claire saying huggles need so here are mine

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Taking Peter to work then tescoes for some bargains and I will be back :) then a read back and another post

it's cold outside but no snow...yet though forecast for later today and tonight in this area, hopefully we may just miss it, love it but cannot wear boots or socks at the mo!!!

barbaraj

17-12-2009, 09:04 AM

Another with a bad night here. Think we must have so much on our minds re things to do etc.

Sounds like hugs are required all round and most people out or busy today.

I am off to DMs in a mo to supervise the showering and then shopping. We are getting an occupational therapist to come and see what can be done re bathing. Not sure which route to go down - a shower or a bath lift but that won't be until the end of January.

Lovely and sunny here so frost should melt soon.

Have done all the cooking I am going to do . Just got to marzipan and then ice cake.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Mary Buttons

17-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Hi girls
I am cold and my cold has really taken hold of me today. and I have to go out again at 3.15 but only for a short while then I can come back and veg.

Retired Nana

17-12-2009, 02:13 PM

I am back. went to Tescoes then home and bus to town to Boots for all my medical needs more plasters andtubi grip, shin is very sore and sharp pricking pains, nerves knitting?
DS1 brought Zac at 12 so he could go to work and finish off a kitchen:) Felt for the peeps who are having their kitchen fitted as I bet they want it finished!! Still knowing Iain I bet he stays on tonight to make up the time! Zac better and ate chips, some cheese and cucumber for lunch!!

Leg up until I see the nurse at 3.30, I am concerned at swelling and redness on the shin and now my finger knuckle is swollen and bruising coming out on the back of hand???, it bruised first on the palm!!

everyone seems busy busy today and here I am another day on the settee LOL!!

Paula glad you have sorted out Christmas and enjoy your next do tomorrow

Karen SLOW down LOL!!!

Kay you sound really poorly and run down too with cold sores xxxxxxx and thank for offer of lending ear but guess that can all wait at the mo, Jo went into town today happy as larry had had her hair cut and is preparing for Mon night date and says Amie is
OK with her going, bet she is if being looked after by a 15yr old!!

Shirley hope you and Pauline haven't spent too much?? LOL!!!

Kathy what are you and Hedgie doing today?

Alli what an early start LOL!! and what a social life your kids are having today!!

Mary how about you? what are you up to apart from scrapping!!?

Must go and chat to my team now then Zac wants a go on the computer next to me:)

Retired Nana

17-12-2009, 02:15 PM

Oh Mary there you are take care and wrap up warmly xxx sorry your cold is still with you :(

very cold and a northerly wind has got up and after a sunny day the sky looks heavy again but thing from the weather forecast Hastings and the SE might miss the worst snow til tomorrow?

~Karen~

17-12-2009, 03:24 PM

Well never got to the shops with DD as she is really not well. Feels dizzy and keeps vomiting about every five minutes :huh: Have told her to keep herself tucked up in bed, which she has and she has managed to keep down two small mugs of hot milk this afternoon, which was more than she was doing this morning. I really feel for her as she looks awful and I know she feels really rough, but I pray I don't catch it :nono: She thinks she caught it from one of the children at work as they had it on Monday!!

Spent this morning working on my mini books, plus wrapping a few pressies, but still need to get the rest of DH's pressies at some stage!!

Mary I am sorry to hear you are loaded down with a nasty cold - try and keep yourself warm and lots of fluids :love:

Good luck Lynne for this afternoon with the nurse :wub: It was nice to catch up with you and look forward to meeting up again soon :)

The weather here has been really horrible, what with rain on and off and strong winds!! Have had a little sleet inbetween the rain showers, but no heavy snow showers - not yet anyway :unsure: It has been so dark as well that I have had a light on most of the day!!

Right I better go and carry on with my jobs while I can - I think Emma may have gone back to sleep again as its all quiet in her room, but will go and check on her as well and then also make a nice hot chocolate :)

I hope everyone has had a good day :)

knitkath

17-12-2009, 03:45 PM

half an hour ago we had a real blizzard and the wind is so bitingly cold! Now the sky is blue and the snow is disappearing! Very strange!
Poor Emma, hope she feels better soon! Did you know you shouldn't drink milk with an upset tummy, clear fluids only for 24 hours! And dry toast or plain crackers! There spoke the nurse in me!
Mary, take care of that cold, want it gone for Christmas!
Lynne, hope the nurse is kind to you, and leg is ok! Good to hear Zac is a bit better!
I went food shopping this morning so we are stocked up if it does snow heavily! Then did some boring jobs!

AlliR

17-12-2009, 03:46 PM

Sounds like more hugs are needed all round! {{{{{{{{{{huggles}}}}}}}}}}}

Just about to drop boys off to their party, DH had a Christmas dinner at work and so isn't hungry. Chip shop for me then! :D

Absolutely bitterly cold here today.

barbaraj

17-12-2009, 03:51 PM

Afternoon. Well the sun has been shining here but is very cold. Took DM shopping after showering but fortunately all in the centre which is covered so not too bad. Then I went to visit the lady I did some gardening for this year and now home finally. Out tonight line dancing.

Do hope Emma feels better soon Karen and that you don't get it. Are all your house alterations finished now?

Lynne - do hope your leg is OK especially as it had been doing better.

Mary - hope you don't have to be out too long this afternoon and can get back to the warm quickly.

barbaraj

17-12-2009, 03:53 PM

Hi Kath and Alli posted whilst I was typing. I type very slowly these days.!!

~Karen~

17-12-2009, 04:27 PM

Yes I agree Kathy, but strangely this morning everytime she had water she literally vomited it back up :( It seems for some reason that she is keeping just the milk down!!

We have just had a real heavy hail storm!! TBH the last thing I want to do is go outside in the cold tonight, but I will because I would not dream of letting DGD down, but like everyone has said it is bitterly cold out there :(

Well done on getting all your food shopping done Kathy, enjoy your time playing - are you going to help Hedgie do his JYC page??? I am surprised that Hedgie has not goone into hibernation with it being so cold - I know I feel like doing so :lol:

Enjoy your line dancing tonight Barbara :)

Alli I hope the boys enjoy their party and you enjoy your chips from the chip shop :)

Claire you can't be far off finishing work now :) When do you go back, is it after Christmas or the New Year???

AlliR

17-12-2009, 04:29 PM

bit of snow through the air when I came back from dropping the boys off. It's the wind that is freezing here too Kathy brrrrrrr I'm just having a hot choccie and then I need to make a start on the witness statement thingy the police have sent to me after that accident on Friday night.

~Karen~

17-12-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm just having a hot choccie

Snap Alli I have just finished drinking mine - lovely warm feeling inside now :)

Nothing beats a nice hot chocolate to drink when you are freezing cold, or at least I don't think so :D

Mary Buttons

17-12-2009, 04:47 PM

I'm back think I may have a hot chocolate as tea is tasting funny with my nose all bunged up like this

knitkath

17-12-2009, 06:03 PM

Isn't it awful when things don't taste right if you have a cold :huh:
I'll pass on the hot chocolate, don't like hot milky drinks, they are always so sweet, but I'll have a capuccino please!
Enjoy the line dancing Barbara!

Retired Nana

17-12-2009, 08:42 PM

Hello snowing here, it shouldn't arrive yet according to the forecast:) and very windy howling round the house!!

Peter has gone to his Carol practise and it is so cold outside,brrrrh!! we have our heating wall thermo on over 20 today!! but nice and warm and I am wearing a thick jumper and cords too!!

Oh and it is laying too!!

Zac was a delight this pm and so much better and showed me how to find star wars lego games free online LOL and his hand eye coordination for a just 5 yr old was fantastic!!

Thank you karen for your phone call great to chat xxxx hope Emma is better soon and you and John don't catch the bug!

well bad news is my leg is infected so redness and pain is the reason so at last on penicillin (flucloxacillin 500mg) 4 times a day and have 28tabs for a week and leg all bandaged up again :( but glad I know why I had the pain cos I was in agony!! feel happier to have had a diagnosis!!

Glad we have plenty of food in especially veg and everything present wise bought, can stay snug here if weather gets bad and I also bought a sack of deicer salt this morning for the path and steps to garage and spare fridge and freezer LOL !!:)

Off to do my ASOML phtos for Nov and start Dec too!! Nite all xx

AlliR

17-12-2009, 08:53 PM

ouch to the leg Lynne, glad you are on anti-b's - hope it clears up soon.

I'm just making my 1st batch of doughnut muffins to take to school tomorrow. On Sunday I will be doing Steph's Baileys cupcakes for Dave's aunt and cousins that are coming for afternoon tea. I feel like I should be called Delia! :lol:

Retired Nana

17-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Hi Delia LOL !!! Can you let us know the recipe for Steph's cakes please :)

Peter home already, they all left early cos of the weather and leg feels calmer already with the antiseptic guaze and dressing, just going to take second tab and go to bed, nite all xx

AlliR

17-12-2009, 09:59 PM

Bailey’s Cupcakes
Oven temperature 350°F/180°C/Gas 4 Makes 12 regular cupcakes
6oz self raising flour
6oz soft brown sugar
1oz cocoa powder
3 medium eggs
6oz butter (softened)
2-3 tbsps Baileys
Method
1. Beat the sugar and butter until mixture is pale and fluffy.
2. Weigh out the flour & cocoa powder.
3. Break one egg and add it to the mixture, beat until blended, repeat with the second egg, add Baileys and mix well/same with the third.
4. Add the sieved flour & cocoa powder to the mixture, mix slowly. The mixture should be a soft dropping consistency.
5. Fill the paper cases ¾ full with batter.
6. Place the tray of cupcakes on a shelf in the centre. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until firm and springy to the touch, well risen and golden.
7. Remove from the oven and place on the wire try to cool.
Frosting
7oz icing sugar
3oz butter (softened)
3tbsps Baileys
Method
Beat all ingredients together until well blended, swirl on top of cooled cupcakes and dust with cocoa powder

ummm, I usually double the Baileys in both the cakes and the icing. Gives them a bit of a kick :lol: I think everything else was done as per the recipe - again I use the muffin cases to make them nice and big ;)

I'm off to bed as soon as my 2nd batch of cakes are cooked. Nite x

Minty Magic

17-12-2009, 11:01 PM

A late post for me tonight. I managed to convince James to take me to Southampton tonight to Ikea to get my Expedits for my craft room. I really am married to the best man in the world. :wub: Just need to convince him to make them next:lol::lol: Zoe thought it was great going out in the dark and going up and down all the escalators. She is very excited about her birthday tomorrow.

Sorry to hear your leg is infected Lynne - but at least you are on the ABs now so hopefully the pain will recede soon.

There are so many colds and bugs around - hugs to those with them. I, touch wood, seem to have missed them all so far.

See you all in the morning

Sleep well.:wub:

KayDD

17-12-2009, 11:02 PM

OoOh Alli thanks hun I was going searching for that for DH can just print it now, you are a star.:thanks:

Summer Sunflower

17-12-2009, 11:09 PM

Well the snow is settling here, and blowing like a blizzard.

Finally got all the Argos bits, so have atleast have something for DS1!!! Did some DHW earlier, then the hairdresser came.

Do hope Emma is feeling better Karen, and that you and DH dont go down with it.

Mary, wrap up warm and doze yourself up, hope your cold does not linger too long.

Lynne hope the antibiotics kick in quick and the pain eases soon.

Alli thanks for Steph's recipe, you certainly are a Delia!!!

Hope you managed to get out to your line dancing Barbara.

Kathy glad you have stocked up, if this weather keeps up you will need plenty of supplies.

Kay, hope you cold is easing, and also Dee's, glad she managed to go to school.

Hope Shirley had a great day out with Pauline and bought lots of goodies.

I have an appointment for Monday afternoon to see the Oncologist.

knitkath

18-12-2009, 07:35 AM

Good morning from a white world! Have a good 3 inches of snow, a howling gale and more snow promised for later today! Great!
Claire you are one lucky lady! Know what James will be doing this weekend!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Zoe!
Paula, slow down! Good luck for Monday!
Lynne, good you are on antibiotics, hope the leg is easier today! Just keep resting it!
Karen, hope Emma is better today, and you haven't gone down with the bug!
Kay, hoping both you and Dee are better today!
Shirley, did you have a good day out? Spend lots of money?
Alli, are you enjoying all your baking? I'll have lots to do next week!
Mary, is your cold any better today?
Hope everyone keeps warm today!

KayDD

18-12-2009, 07:40 AM

Morning all

Happy Birthday Zoe.

I've been up a while and done the WC here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=204645&cat=503) if you want a peep. Woke to snow want to take Dee in to school but she's set on going on the bus and standing at the stop freezing for however long it takes to get there! Just can't help some people.

Have been googling the school closures hoping they may have shut but no such luck.

BBL have a good day all.

AlliR

18-12-2009, 07:56 AM

Happy Birthday Zoe :wub:

Hopefully this is my last day of rushing round, got to get both the boys dropped off with their cakes, hair cut at 10, sing song at pre-school at 11.30, Liam finishes school at 12 then I need to get to the bank :blink: Not doing anything this afternoon!!!

BBL hope you all have a good day x

Retired Nana

18-12-2009, 08:19 AM

Morning everyone, leg already feeling soooooooooooo much better :):)

Well it snowed here but as we are in town it is more a sprinkling though 2 of our families have their schools closed

AlliR

18-12-2009, 08:19 AM

Just started snowing here too. It's a week too early!!!!!!!!

Retired Nana

18-12-2009, 08:22 AM

sorry just had MSN Bali my Dizzy teqmie needing to talk to me so back later

Happy birthday Zoe xxxxx

~Karen~

18-12-2009, 08:25 AM

Morning all, no snow here but we have had a night of storm force winds, consistant hail storms, thunder and lightening - at one stage the wind was so strong I swear the house was shaking :wacko: Really wet and cold this morning, plus we still have the strong winds!

According to the radio a lot of areas in Kent have been badly effected by snow, so I guess we have been lucky :)

Hope the leg starts to heal now Lynne with the antibiotics :)

Mary how are you feeling this morning?? I hope you are feeling a bit better :love:

Looks like James could be in for a busy weekend Claire ;) HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOE :wub:

Alli sounds like you have a busy morning, I hope you get the chance to wind down a little this afternoon :)

Heard Emma get up several times during the night, but she is still asleep ATM so will leave her to rest. Hopefully she will be over the worst of it today.

Little ones Rainbow Promise ceremony went well, she is so proud as apparently she tells me she is a 'real' rainbow now :lol: She was on a real high yesterday as she had had her school christmas party, then the Rainbow christmas party so thought that it was christmas eve last night :blink: :nono: Bless she is so looking forward to Christmas, but I guess at 5yrs of age they do :love::D

I have a friend coming over today for lunch and a good catch up, so probably won't get much else done :nono: :lol:

Have a good day everyone, whatever your plans and keep warm :D

Mary Buttons

18-12-2009, 08:25 AM

Good morning girls
I feel a lot better today, I can breath which is a bonus. hopefully I will be OK for this afternoon and evening. (two different events) a Christmas get together at the Library at 2.00 with a short concert by the Merribells (hand bell ringers) and this evening a Christmas meal at the Devere with the Ladies Club.
I still have LOs to print out for an album for Gemma's mum and mincepies and coconut crisps to make and anything else that I feel they may like. but the cooking can wait till Monday I think, just don't want to start to panic. still when the children were young I used to cook all these things on Christmas eve because I only had a little freezer.

Mary Buttons

18-12-2009, 08:28 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOE
Alli's right we do have a sprinkling of snow but a very thin sprinkling at the mo.

Mary Buttons

18-12-2009, 08:31 AM

Just took my camera out to take a photo of the lane and there is nothing there at all, think the 'snow' is just a thick frost very crunchy under foot

barbaraj

18-12-2009, 08:35 AM

Morning all. No snow here. Am listening to T Wogans last show. Will miss him in the mornings although I do like Chris Evans evening show too so hope he is as good in the mornings.

Got to go and get some photos printed and get some more printer ink as everything is coming out MAUVE!!

Glad the leg is feeling better Lynne. Hope you are still going to rest it though!!!!
Hope you get through your morning OK Alli.
Karen keeping my fingers crossed you don't go down with the bug.
Enjoy your day Mary - glad you are feeeling better.

Hope everyone gets where they are going today without too much disruption.

Retired Nana

18-12-2009, 09:02 AM

Mary you sound better xxx Have a lovely day

Peter has gone to catch the bus, they are running though slowly round the icy bends outside our house!

I have a friend coming for coffee at 10 and then into car at 12 for pedicure, will have my toe nails painted for christmas and good leg waxed and bad leg waxed around the dressing :D:D hope there is no more snow but a very heavy sky, it looks full!!!

gosh I feel so much better, didn't realise how painful that shin had been and thought it was a healing process! OK everyone I will rest it!

Shirley very sweet of Abbie emailing me xxxx

BFN xxx

Minty Magic

18-12-2009, 12:36 PM

Morning all - just!!!

Thanks for Zoe's birthday wishes. Her nativity went really well - bought a tear to my eye.

Just bought a bargain of a new rug for the lounge - just waiting for the sofas to be delivered now.

Two dolls houses have turned up - the original one and the one that they then sent on next day delivery.:wacko: Just waiting for my trays now.

No snow here but it did snow a tiny tiny bit whilst we were in the church.

Hope everyone is ok and keeping snuggly warm.

AlliR

18-12-2009, 01:25 PM

We're back and going nowhere else today. Freezing outside! It did definitely snow Mary, only for 10 mins or so - the boys were watching the little flurry from the bedroom window. Was cold in the playground too and the teacher asked me to 'give her a minute' - from past experience that means 'I want to tell you that your son has been messing about today' but it was nothing like that. She had a bottle of wine for me to say thanks for helping out. Thought that was lovely of her.

Summer Sunflower

18-12-2009, 01:43 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOE :wub: I hope you have a lovely day!!! Nativity sounded good Claire, they always bring a tear to the eye!! Glad that you have are getting all your deliveries.

The roads were quite bad when we went out earlier, had to go to Screwfix and to see DMIL.

Have to decide what i am wearing tonight, not really in the mood, but know I will be fine once I get there!!

Alli how nice, shows how much you are appreciated!!!

Have a good day Mary, dont over do things though.

Lynne, hope you had a good catch up with your friend and that you get be pampered.

Hope you managed to get the ink and the photos printed Barbara, so annoying when they come out different colours!! Saw TW on the news, he seems upset, know DM&D will also miss him.

Karen hope Emma is over the bug and that you dont go down with it. I bet your DGD is going to be so excited!!!

Kay hope Dee wasnt too cold by the time she got to school, not cool having a list whatever the weather!! Hope you cold is getting better.

Kathy, you probably had as much snow as us, I couldnt believe it when I looked out of the window last night!!! Hope you are snuggled up in the warm.

Shirley hope you are having a good day.

Minty Magic

18-12-2009, 02:17 PM

Yippee our sofas are here and looking fab!!!

Still no snow but it is so so cold.

barbaraj

18-12-2009, 04:22 PM

very cold here but no snow either. DD2 couldn't get to work though and the school closed so they went sledging instead.

Summer Sunflower

18-12-2009, 05:04 PM

Getting myself beautiful for tonight, doing my hair! Going early to meet up with the girls, bar opens at 7pm, dinner at 8pm.

Hope everyone has a good evening!!!

Mary Buttons

18-12-2009, 06:12 PM

I'm all ready for the off too
got my glad rags on, will take a photo shortly
have done JYC for today (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=204661) too so please that is done.
the Merribells were good so enjoyed this afternoon.

AlliR

18-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Have a good night out ladies :D

We've just been to buy Joe a new coat - his one is getting a bit small and in this weather it's just too cold to not be able to sneak his hands up his sleeves a bit. It's bright orange, he has been tango-ed :lol: But it is just sooo Joe, bless him.

I am so far behind with JYC now as I haven't had the chance to do anything this week. Going to have a quick tidy up of my desk area and then see what I can get done tonight.

Retired Nana

18-12-2009, 07:53 PM

Leg fantastic and can walk easily on it now

Smooth leg complete on one leg and other leg where you can see skin LOL!! had lovely nail polish put on first and then other treatments for another 30mins, went home in shoes, couldn't wear sandals in snow LOL kept shoes on for 2 hours as we went out pm, big toes the polish is half off and it wasn't my polish :(

Paula have a great time, think you will be drinking by now!! Mary hope your evening is great too!

Claire you sound so happy since you have moved, glad Zoe has had a lovely day and you enjoyed the nativity too

Alli good on you keeping up JYC challenge hope you get some pages done. Would love to see a photo of Joe in his 'tango' coat!!

We are snug drinking wine and eating sweets LOL!!! well it is nearly Christmas :D

Minty Magic

18-12-2009, 08:04 PM

Lynne I am snug too drinking wine on our lovely new sofas. Finally things are beginning to feel like home now!

Photos of Joe please Alli. Are the boys getting very excited now?

Still no snow:angry:

AlliR

18-12-2009, 08:47 PM

Yes, the boys are getting excited, how about Zoe? Liam really 'gets' it this year and is bringing the magic of it all to our house, it's brilliant.

I will take a photo of tango boy tomorrow.

My room is almost tidy, at last! Need to go and read the JYC prompts and get started. Want to do ASOML to finish that too - December is easy, not taken photos for Nov yet!

Minty Magic

18-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Argh James is building my Expedits and we have just realised that we have managed to get the wrong one. I wanted the one that had 5 x 5 12" squares and we have managed to collect the one that you put the TV in the middle of it:lol: All is not lost though as I think in a way it will be the better one as I can put my paper trays where the TV would go and the 2 little shelves will house little containers better.

Ooooopppps!

Shirley June

18-12-2009, 09:45 PM

Good evening all,

Been keeping a bit of a low profile today, feeling tired and achy so resting up!
Very little snow here, however, it came down thick and fast at one point when I was in Henley yesterday.
May just have been out in the cold for too long yesterday.

Lynne glad you have heard form Abbie, she was so pleased that her Nannies friends
had supported her.
Great that the AB's are working, shame about the big toe!!!

Sorry I missed Zoe's birthday Claire but it sounds like she had a lovely day with a big adventure to Ikea at the end of it.
Sounds like you might have made a happy mistake with the expedit shelves, happy sorting.

Paula and Mary you will no doubt be out having a good time ATM, hopefully no sore heads in the morning!

I hope all goes well with the oncologist on Monday Paula.
Colin's got his appointment on the 31st!!!!!

Alli good to know that you are appreciated at school, you are no doubt worth your weight in gold to them.

Head thumping ATM so early night needed here I think!

Sleep well everyone.
XXX

AlliR

18-12-2009, 09:46 PM

I wish I had enough room in here for those expedit units....

Done today's JYC. Thought I would start there and then I can work forward and backwards until I catch up :rolleyes:

Oh and forgot to say earlier - I got the invite to take Joe for the swine flu vaccination. Have to admit I am really not sure what to do :(

AlliR

18-12-2009, 09:48 PM

Hi Shirley, we were :comp: at the same time. Hope you feel better tomorrow x

Shirley June

18-12-2009, 09:56 PM

Thanks Alli.

Abbie had her swine flu jab when I did amonth ago she was ok but had a sore arm for a few days.
Must admit the swine flu jab was more uncomfortable than the seasonal flu one
It is hard to make these decisions for your children but Abbie's immune systems so low, that the Dr really encouraged DD1 to go ahead with it for her.

Not much help to you I know, you can only go with the info you have, I know that the vacinne is not a live vacinne which reassured DD1 a bit.

Mary Buttons

18-12-2009, 11:43 PM

Evening all
had a nice evening but a bit disappointed in the meal as not up to their usual standard. still company good and it was a nice evening out
To have the injection or not such a difficult decision to make, I think Helen has opted not to have it done.

Minty Magic

19-12-2009, 08:24 AM

Morning all.

Still no snow!!!!!:angry:

:lol::lol::lol:

All Expedits are all built - finished at about 11.45pm. The little one he did in about 30 minutes so I talked him into doing the big one and it took ages. It is so big that we struggled to build in the hall - plus he kept doing it wrong:P
They are in my room but I still can't put stuff on them as they need fixing back and then the additional drawers and doors need putting on. I don't want to hassle James anymore.
Poor James - his DIY is never ending - he is going to build Zoe's trampoline on christmas eve so it will be ready for christmas day.:wub:

What is everyone up to today? Christmas shopping or just staying in and keeping snuggly warm? I think I prefer the latter.

What was last night for Mary?

A hangover this morning Paula?

knitkath

19-12-2009, 08:46 AM

Good morning Claire, and all who follow! Still a bit of a white world here, and our road is like a skating rink, I went slipping all over the place when I picked dh up yesterday, as we have 90 degree bends to negotiate! Hoping it might melt a bit today!
Claire, lucky you, hope James finished them today and you can arrange stuff!
Paula, hope you aren't suffering this morning! Did you enjoy yourself?
Shirley, take care, don't want you poorly for Christmas!
DD3 has been offered the swine flu injection as she is pregnant, but has declined it! She is usually very healthy so will take her chances!
Lynne, glad your leg is so much better! Shame about the toe nail!
Hope everyone is well, have a good day! I'm off to chase dh to do some of his jobs! And try to keep warm!

Mary Buttons

19-12-2009, 09:00 AM

good morning Girls
What was last night for Mary? Just a Christmas Meal for the Ladies Club
James is a real treasure I bet he gets those units fixed today too.
take care if any of you are driving today very cold here, my room is struggling to reach an acceptable temperature. it was only 12 deg in here when I walked in this morning and is only at 15 now think the warmest place at the mo is in the hall but I don't really want to stay in the hall

AlliR

19-12-2009, 09:14 AM

It looks beautiful outside, very crisp and bright - but also freezing cold!

James is a love Claire, I bet he gets all the other bits done to the units today as well.

Hopefully you will see some melting today Kathy - take care if you go out.

I'm sure your room will warm up now you are up and have the lights/heating/computer switched on Mary. Glad you had a good night, shame about the food tho.

~Karen~

19-12-2009, 09:24 AM

Morning all - yes we have a very white, white world this morning!!! It has been snowing consistently all night and it is still coming down really thick, so thick I cannot see the end of our drive or garden :wacko: Poor DH had to go out in it this morning at 7-30am to pick the DGD's up as they are going to Canterbury today (if they can get there!!) to see Peter Pan Pantomine (different theatre to the one we went to a few weeks ago!) with the Brownies and Rainbows. He had to drop them off at the coach pick up point by 8am. He said its a nightmare out on the roads because there is so much ice under the snow, plus because its registering -2 the snow is settling really thickly - I think he was rather pleased to be driving a 4 x 4 :)

Emma left yesterday and went back to Ashford, but got caught in snow :( What would normally take about 1 1/2hrs took her over 4hrs, but at least she got there safely :love: She is at work today, starting at 8am so I hope she was okay on the roads this morning - being a lot younger she is not so experienced at driving in these sort of conditions!!!!!

Thankfully I do not need to go out this weekend - I am looking forward to a lovely quiet weekend at home :) All pressies now bought, but not wrapped!!

Shirley I hope you are not going down with a nasty cold, keep warm and wrapped up :wub: Glad the cheque and card arrived safely :)

Kathy I hope DH gets to work through his list of jobs! When does he break up for Christmas??

Difficult decision to have to make Alli re the vaccine :blink: I must admit I refused both the flu vaccine and the swine flu vaccine, as I always find when I have had the flu vaccine in previous years I have always been really poorly with the flu after having it :( So have not had it for several years now. Again I chose not to have the swine flu vaccine, but then I do not have the contacts with the schools where it seems the risk of catching it is higher - a difficult decision to make :wub:

I had a lovely day yesterday, my friend came over and we went out so I managed to get the rest of DH's Christmas pressies, we had a lovely lunch out at a small resturant down in Broadstairs and then a wander around a victorian Christmas market which was down on the main green in town. She then came back and we had hot mince pies and warm fruit punch :) She stayed in the end for some dinner and after a lovely evening together she left around 11pm - a busy, but relaxing day :)

So as said I am planning a relaxing and warm weekend at home, lots of baking, wrapping pressies and crafting :love:

I hope everyone else has a lovely day. Stay safe and warm :love:

barbaraj

19-12-2009, 09:51 AM

morning all. Beautiful bright and sunny day here. Sorry you did not have a very good meal Mary but glad the company was good fun.

Hope Paula had a great time.

Do hope those with snow are very careful on the roads if you are going out. DH has got the car today and plans being out most of the day I think so I shall be staying in and wrapping pressies. Was going to make the malteser cakes but although I got the maltesers and the flour didn't get any horlicks powder. Perhaps I'll just use the crushed maltesers instead. Got DD1 and 3 DGD tomorrow for dinner and afternoon tea.

I am mostly going to be wrapping pressies today though.

Keep warm everyone. Hope your shelves /units get finished today Claire. They sound lovely. Perhaps you can put a piccie in the SG group. If you are not a member of UKS you can't see the SG's so it is a bit more private.

AlliR

19-12-2009, 09:52 AM

Sounds like you had a lovely day yesterday Karen. Glad Emma got home safely, despite the delay in the journey. I am going to have a go at the malteaser cakes this weekend too - I don't have any horlicks tho either so will need to get some.

I think a day indoors is the best plan today!

Minty Magic

19-12-2009, 09:56 AM

Karen I like the sound of your day. I would love to be doing all those things but we have to go out and order the things for our ensuite so the plumber can come back in the new year and start it.

James is also on call so the day could go totally awry yet! He is now working Monday and Tuesday as suddenly work has got busy - he was meant to be on holiday but he doesn't mind as he is on call from 5pm each day so not much fun to be on holiday knowing you have to be on call at the end of each day. Can't plan to go anywhere too far as you have to be back ready in case you get called out.

I really want to get my craft room done but don't want to hassle James to get it done as he has been working so hard already on it. But I am so close to getting it done.:wacko: Then I could spend Monday sorting it all out whilst Zoe is at nursery and James at work.

Talking of Zoe she is sneezing and sniffing here - looks like another cold.:angry:

Are you ok Mary - I saw your post on JYC for the 16th saying you weren't feeling very Christmassy.:wub:

Minty Magic

19-12-2009, 09:57 AM

I will post some photos once it is all done Barbara.

Mary Buttons

19-12-2009, 09:57 AM

Think I may take some of the stuff up to Neil and Gemma's today, though I have put the turkey crown in the freezer as the date on it was the 21st and the only ones that went to the 26th were far too big.

Mary Buttons

19-12-2009, 10:01 AM

Yes I am OK thanks Claire, I'm just struggling a bit with Christmas as usual since John died it just isn't the same and I would love to be the one doing all the Christmas at my home but of course I am now the parent/grandparent who goes out. IYSWIM still should be OK, just not sure what I will do with boxing day as will probably be on my own. will see what the weather holds and if snow is around perhaps I will take my camera and me off somewhere that is picturesque.

~Karen~

19-12-2009, 11:59 AM

Well although it is no longer coming down by the bucket full :wacko: But it is still snowing faintly, plus no sign of it thawing ATM!! I took a couple of photos this morning whilst we had the blizzards, plus have cautiously been around the garden after the snow had eased and took some more photos. I have put a couple up on my blog (http://whatsthisiseethen.blogspot.com/2009/12/white-world.html), but not all of them!! Its a shame the girls are out for the day as they would of had a gaint snowman built with the help of Grandad by now :lol:

I have a date and walnut cake, plus a fruit slab cake baking in the oven which are looking good, so I am now going to grab some lunch and then go and craft :P I will leave the wrapping of pressies until later tonight :)

I hope everyone else is having a nice day :)

Mary Buttons

19-12-2009, 02:20 PM

Super photos Karen especially the last

I have just done this week's SLYMI as I needed another one of Gemma & Rufus for the album I am doing for her Mum for Christmas. thought it fitted the challenge OK A Mothers Love (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=204679&cat=7264)

AlliR

19-12-2009, 03:32 PM

Love your photos Karen, and your LO Mary.

I've managed to do 4 pages for my JYC today :wub: 3 more to do plus today's.... bit spooky as the boys were only saying to me yesterday I didn't write a letter to Santa. I told them I have his phone number so I could always call him :lol:

Oh, and I'm not sure if you can spot him - but here is satsuma boy :D
(oh dear, he is on his side - never mind! you get the idea)

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 03:47 PM

Hi have you missed me, signing in late today LOL

not read back yet but caught a glimse of satsuma boy LOL!!!!

Peter at Carol rehearsal at church. An impromptu lunch tomorrow now has 11 for it and crackers and Christmas table but an ordinary roast of beef and chicken and banoffi pie and trifle...all done, no not the table just the pudds and another roulade this time for DS1 have 2 more to do for Peter's friend and us though not sure if we need one!

Off into the cold on 20mins with Peter to see friends for a cuppa we normally see monthly for a pub meal, what with my leg and her ill health we haven't seen each other for 7 weeks

Going to read back now and post later as Peter babysitting again, another Sat this time Zac:) BFN xx

barbaraj

19-12-2009, 03:50 PM

Great photos Karen and Alli. Also a lovely LO Mary. I am sure it is going to be a lovely album. Well have wrapped most of my pressies now. Got a few left but they will have to wait until another day.

Still sunny but an odd flake or 2 drifting down.

Both DS1 and DD2 have lots of snow and so the dgc are enjoying sledging.

barbaraj

19-12-2009, 03:52 PM

Hi Lynne - you have been busy cooking - sounds yummy. I am doing roast tomorrow for 8 so not quite so many!

Minty Magic

19-12-2009, 04:35 PM

Afternoon all.

Brrr still very cold but no snow:angry:

Am very envious of your snowy photos Karen. Zoe and I would have come and built a snowman for you.:lol:

Joe looks very snuggly in his tango coat. :wub:

Am sat on the sofa trying to work my way through the JYC with the fire roaring - ah home sweet home!!! Shame I have ZOe whining in my ear about this and that and the other. 2 days left to go.

Also got my TP kit today - would love to play with it but my craft room is looking like a bomb site.

Hope everyone is having a great day and keeping nice and warm.

Think I need a cup of tea and a slice of Zoe's Smartie birthday cake.

~Karen~

19-12-2009, 04:52 PM

I have had a really lovely day, busy but relaxing sort of day IYKWIM :D We have had snow on and off all day, but its been nice with not having to go out. Although DH did go out to collect the girls at the coach drop off point after the panto at about 3pm. Apparently the car was registering -5 and DH said it was definitely freezing because the snow was getting really crisp and crunchy under foot as it was freezing up :wacko: Apparently we have more snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow, then I think it is going to warm up a bit - well rise above freezing :lol:

We had a gorgeous sunset this evening across the fields so took a photo of that just to finish off the collection of photos I had been taking during the day!! Have added it onto the end of my post!

:thanks: for all your lovely comments on my blog, they are appreciated. I would of loved you and Zoe to have built me a snowman Claire as the garden was definitely lacking one :lol:

Sounds like your DGC are enjoying the snow Barbara :)

Great photos Alli, the jacket looks lovely and warm, ideal for this weather :love:

My TP kits came on Thursday, its a rather yummy one this month isn't it?? May have to just stroke them both for a while :lol:

Managed to do this weeks challenge, which I really enjoyed - one of the nicest challenges I think in a while. I started it as it was a really easy challenge, but actually ended up getting quite involved with it - will take some photos tomorrow :) Have also done a small tag book plus half way through a coaster book which I am hoping to get finished tonight, although am struggling a bit with the ol' neck ATM - hence the short break as have a hot chocolate here beside me as well :lol:

The only thing I have not started is any wrapping of pressies, keep putting that off :lol:

I hope everyone else has had a nice day and has a lovely evening :)

knitkath

19-12-2009, 05:25 PM

No more snow here, yet, forecast some for later tonight! But it is freezing cold! Road is still an ice rink!
Had a visit from dd2 and dh, house is still all on, survey scheduled for Monday, mortgage in place and solicitor working on contracts, so hoping it might all go through very quickly! She's also very pleased with herself as she completed and passed a level 4 NVQ this week, in purchasing, so is now a member of SIPS, don't ask me what that means but seems it is good! And they are waiting for the arrival of his sister from Australia, should have landed at 6 tomorrow morning, but delayed in Singapore due to the bad weather at Heathrow! They are staying for one night, then off to the IoW for Christmas!
Lynne, sounds like your social life is back in full swing!
Alli, loved satsuma boy, least you won't lose him in a crowd!
Karen, you've been a busy bee today! Lovely photos!
Claire, can we come and sit in front of your fire please, sounds so cosy!
Better run off now and cook some dinner!

AlliR

19-12-2009, 07:15 PM

Congrats to your DD Kathy, big achievement to get an NVQ 4 :wub:

Karen, you have had a productive day - hope your neck is OK after all that activity.

Hope you had a nice meet up with your friends Lynne :)

We had a light dusting of snow this afternoon, but nothing more. Still freezing cold and the frost hasn't thawed all day.

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 08:48 PM

well just read all the posts betwen Strictly and cooking a SW curry red day!

Kathy social life??? I am home alone cos DH babysiting again - Now watching Strictly again so back after eating and watching :) Will I remember what I read?.... NO!! LOL!!

Minty Magic

19-12-2009, 09:20 PM

Still no snow:angry:

But the good news is that all the DIY has been done in my craft room - everything fixed back, shelves up - just need to sort everything out now. Have started but will be up early in the morning for that:lol: May even get to play on Monday.:wub: James has worked like a trojan! Zoe has her birthday party tomorrow afternoon. She has been a bit hyper before bedtime.

Kath you can either come and play in my craft room or sit by the fire - your choice! Unfortunately I will be at Karen's building snowmen!
Fingers crossed for the house sale. Fancy wanting to spend christmas in the IOW:lol:

Isn't the dancing good? I can't make up my mind who I want to win:wacko:

Lynne how is the VP situation?

How is the cold Mary - is it easing off a bit?

Karen you have been busy today - make sure you don't overdo it.:love: The TP kit certainly is scrummy but I have no excuse not to use it now:lol:

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 09:25 PM

Oh I know where I will be in front of Claire's fire on her new settee LOL!!

I too don't know who I want to win either, both deserve it, Ricky has blotted his copy book with his personal life a few weeks ago ...so?

CLAIRE - JAMES IS WONDERFUL, LUCKY YOU...DO YOU REALISE HOW LUCKY YOU ARE?????

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 09:31 PM

OK now got time between judging to say..

Karen glad you have had a relaxing day xx

Shirley you sound poorly, TAKE CARE XXXXX

Well no more snow here, just -2 today, not sure about tonight, keep snug everyone and shin feeling really OK even though ankle and foor still swelling up LOL

Had a nice hour with our friends talking about society, values and young kids...got a bit depressing LOL!! Perhaps we are getting too old and expect too much??

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 09:32 PM

Oh Mary meant to say, perhaps next year you could do Christmas day for the family?

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 09:41 PM

WOW Chris and Ola, fantastic!!!!

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 09:45 PM

Well off to do all the veg now for tomorrow, no roaring fire and new settees for me :(
Nite all xx

AlliR

19-12-2009, 09:51 PM

Dave and I have just wrapped all the pressies ready for next week. I want to get some different wrapping paper for Santa..... so he will need to get his elves to do those tomorrow.

Happy sorting tomorrow Claire, and hope Zoe has a fab party :) I need to do our baking in the morning as we have Dave's family coming in the afternoon for a Christmas meet up.

barbaraj

19-12-2009, 09:54 PM

well have to say I voted for Chris and Ola. Their show dance was fantastic. So much fun.

So pleased they won.

Mary Buttons

19-12-2009, 09:55 PM

Hi girls, been up to Neil's took the food and things for a lucky dip stayed a while and played with Rufus going to see what photos are like now

knitkath

19-12-2009, 10:05 PM

Watched Strictly too, so glad Chris and Ola won, they epitomise what it is all about! Just shows the public know what they want!
Claire, have to put a fire in the craft room too, and a sofa, then we'll be all set!
IoW for Christmas, is because family are there, but dd2 and dh not going, they're cooking for us!!!!!

Summer Sunflower

19-12-2009, 10:11 PM

Sorry I am on so late in the day, certainly not due to a hangover!!! Just busy out visiting friends and shopping!!

Had a lovely evening at the works do, shame I forgot to take my camera, cant believe that, nor could my friends, alteast someone else remembered!!! One of the guys was a good sport and played secret santa and handed all the gifts out with the appropriate HO HO HOs!!! His present was a leopard skin thong, which he wore over his trousers!!!!

Had good food, good company had a great time and a few drinks - then they ran out of Dry Martini!!! My mate Susie didnt fail me and made me laugh so much!!! I do miss her!! I had a lovely secret santa gift a 'links of London bracelet with a glass bead' obviously not the real thing, but so pretty and almost matches a necklace that I was given for my birthday a couple of years ago - actually from the same person!

Love the photos Alli like the satsuma coat, certainly wont get lost, I like it when DH wears his yellow jacket, I can spot him a mile away!!!

Karen great snow photos, bet the DGC enjoyed the panto, sounds like you had an idealic (sp) day. But take things slowly, dont want you laid up over Christmas!! Glad to here that DD got home ok, albeit late, safe and well.

Clare you certainly have a one in a million in James, you lucky thing!!!!!!
I hope goes well for Zoe's party tomorrow, and that you get you units stocked up to!

Kathy, fingers crossed for DD2 and the house purchase, that certainly would be a great Christmas Present!! Yes more snow tonight/tomorrow and it has been soooooo cold.

Lynne pleased to hear the leg is healing, but dont run before you can walk my dear, take it slowly!!!! Sorry to hear your nail vanish has come off already. You have been busy cooking again!

I didnt get to have my nails done for last night, so will book an appointment for Tuesday if I can get in, if not I will do it for New Year. Must get my eyebrows done too!!

I had my Amazon purchases delivered today, so have 3 more items to wrap, plus the bean bag chairs I bought from Argos, then it is all done. A first for many years, that I wont be still wrapping frantically Christmas Eve!!!!!

Barbara sounds as if you had a lovely day with your friend, enjoy your day tomorrow.

Kay hope you have had a good day home alone, all wrapped up I hope!!

Mary I am sure you will have a lovely time with Neil, Gemma and Baby Rufus, perhaps next year you could go up to Helen's. Or could you accommodate everyone at your home?

Just a note on the Swine Flu, when DH and I had ours done, our doctor was saying that Pregnant Women were the most vulnerable and were the worst take up on the vacinations. He quote two cases that shocked us, and said he wishes that the press highlight these more, so that pregnant women would think again before decided not to have it!!! Just thought I would pass that on, I know it is personal choice.

Hope everyone has lots of supplies in, just incase we have more snow and cant get out.

Night night

Retired Nana

19-12-2009, 10:38 PM

Paula who is pregnant? I never have a flu jab so would never have a swine flu vaccine...and I am not pregnant, and on thet note, nite all!!

AlliR

19-12-2009, 10:53 PM

I don't know Lynne, you say you have the munchies....... :lol:

Thanks for all your comments about the swine flu jab. I need to think about it properly. Joe has also been invited for his 2nd MMR as well. I really hate taking them for those, I know there is no proven link to autism but I just don't like getting it done (I always get them done but fret about it for ages! :rolleyes:).

I've just done day 15 of JYC. Will try to get completely up to date tomorrow as just 2 days behind now - hopefully I will get time. Just realised I do have a bit of a busy week next week as well with working Monday at the office, then present delivery visits on Tue, M&D stint on Wed. Then it will be chilling on Christmas Eve watching Polar Express (again!) - boys love it.

Night everyone x

Mary Buttons

20-12-2009, 07:47 AM

Good morning Girls

~Karen~

20-12-2009, 08:14 AM

Morning everyone, still a white world here with more snow overnight, plus still snowing ATM :wacko: They did forcast snow for us this afternoon so whether we are getting it a bit early or we are going to have snow all day I don't know!!! Mind you I am staying snuggled up in my craft room today so I don't really mind :P

Claire if you let me know what time you are coming to build my snowmen I will pop the kettle on for you :lol: I hope you get your craft room all sorted today and that Zoes party goes well :love:

Kathy did DH get his jobs finished yesterday??? Good luck that all goes well for DD2 and the house, will keep everything crossed for them :love:

Enjoy your day today with friends and family Lynne :)

Glad you had a good day Paula :)

DS is taking all the DGC up to Bluewater today to see the lights and ice skating, plus Father Christmas - he must be mad but it is his only day off now before Christmas, so I guess he has no choice really!!

Me - well I plan another quiet relaxing day at home, hopefully in my craft room. Although I REALLY do need to make a start on wrapping some presents :rolleyes:

Have a great Sunday everyone whatever you all have planned :)

~Karen~

20-12-2009, 08:28 AM

Gosh I have just looked out of the window and its snowing by the bucket full again, but with the strong winds its drifting - by the looks of the sky I think we may have this all day :rolleyes:

I am SO glad I do not need to go out :)

Mary Buttons

20-12-2009, 08:38 AM

Just a very hard frost for us no snow at all :( but boy is it cold. went outside because I thought there was a big ice crystal on the greenhouse window and nearly fell over with my camera, and it would have been all for nothing as it was only a spiders web still didn't fall and snug inside again. hope I make it up the hill to church without any mishaps.

Minty Magic

20-12-2009, 08:53 AM

Still no snow:angry:

Come on Karen - SHARE!!!!:wub::wub::wub:

knitkath

20-12-2009, 09:03 AM

Good morning! had a light dusting of snow in the night, then it froze solid so stepping outside is like going on an ice rink, so don't think I'll be going far today! But the sun is shining!
Karen, you may share your snow with Claire, but don't send it this way, thank you!
Lynne, it is my dd3 who is pregnant and offered the swine flu injection, she has thought long and hard about it, and decided not to have it!
Alli, sounds like you have a very busy week ahead!
Hope everyone keeps warm and snug today!

barbaraj

20-12-2009, 09:43 AM

Mornignall. Lovely and sunny here. Rained last night - no snow. Got the family coming today so busy cooking a roast. BBL

AlliR

20-12-2009, 12:03 PM

Hope Mary managed to get to church OK, it is very slippy underfoot today, I think there was a little bit of rain/sleet maybe and it has frozen solid. Was an ice rink in Asda's car park this morning. Hope everyone with bad weather stays tucked up in the warm.

I've just done a double batch of Bailey cupcakes and got a batch of the Malteaser ones in the oven. House smells lovely!

Summer Sunflower

20-12-2009, 12:45 PM

Very cold here, DH said it poured with rain in the night!!! Babysitting Rhianna-Rose, Mummy having hair coloured, DS2 working, private job! She is sleep at the moment, so chance to come on here, otherwise can see it being another late one!! Do need to get to Argos before they shut, have reserved some vertical blinds for the french doors, if I can get them today will get a £5.00 voucher, every little helps!!

Hope Mary is safe, being out on the slippery paths etc. DS1 went out on his moped but didnt get to the top of the road, black ice, so DH took him out. DS1 and family went to a wedding yesterday and left the car at the venue, as DS2 picked them all up last night!

DS1 is hoping to buy a car later, (DDIL has their car!!), just hope it hasnt already been sold before he gets to view it! Fingers crossed.

Mmmmm Yummy Alli, need to get the rest of the ingredients, will probably make Christmas Eve, as I have done the wrapping!! Well done for getting up to date with JVC, must do mine! Hope your week goes smoothly. I bought Polar Express this year, so we can watch it at some point over the holidays when we have the children!!

Karen good job you dont have to go out in it, looks so lovely from the cosiness of being indoors.

Kathy is DH back to work tonight, when does he finish for Christmas, does he get a long break or is he back between Christmas and New Year?

Hope everyone has a good day, tucked indoors in the warm I hope!!

Mary Buttons

20-12-2009, 01:08 PM

Yes managed to get to church and home again, but it is very slippy, want to go to this evening's candlelight service but not sure about the walking may see if my neighbour is going and cadge a lift.
just having a lovely hot coffee with bailey's in it yummy. hot and warming inside too

knitkath

20-12-2009, 04:22 PM

Dh has gone, hope he gets back safely as the trains seem in a bit of a mess! Couldn't get into our car, frozen solid, so he had to walk to the station, not a good start, but he is now on a train, so hopefully he'll get somewhere!
Paula, good luck for the car buying! Did you get your blind?
Mary, glad you made it safely this morning! Lift tonight sounds a good idea!
Is Lynne ignoring us today?
Shirley, hope you are ok!

Summer Sunflower

20-12-2009, 06:59 PM

Yes Kathy I got the blind, DH has just got to fit it now. But DS1 didnt get the car it was sold before he could get to view it! Never mind, I am sure there will be others. Hope DH makes it back to his lodgings without to much hassle.

Mary, I hope your neighbours can take you to the carol service. Lovely bailey's in coffee, I just a bar of chocolate with a coffee. Watching 'Miracle on 34th Street'!! Boys out down the club having watched the football.

barbaraj

20-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Evening all. Had a good day with the family. It was like an icerink here as well in our front drive. Managed to get DM here safely though and then we have both been to the candlelight service tonight. Lovely and church not too cold either.

Haven't made the malteser cakes yet as found some teacakes in the cupboard that needed eating up and now have eaten the maltesers!!!!

Hope DH got back safely Kath.

~Karen~

20-12-2009, 08:58 PM

Sounds like everyone has had a nice day :)

Glad you managed to collect your blind Paula :) Shame about the car though :(

Is Lynne ignoring us today?

I think it was today Kathy that Lynne had her Christmas dinner for 11 people, so I guess she may have been a bit busy :lol: I hope it all went well Lynne :love:

Mary I hope you managed to get to the evening carol service safely :love:

Did you get all your baking done Alli?? Shame about the maltesers Barbara :lol:

I hope Zoe enjoyed her party Claire :)

It has remained below freezing here all day so none of the snow has thawed!!! It is like a skating rink outside so have not dared risk venturing out, although I had not planned to anyway :lol:

Have spent the best part of the day crafting but still no pressies wrapped - I really do need to make a start :rolleyes:

Have you seen Scrapdolly's new weekly challenge for 2010?? You can check it out here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=281931)although for full details you need to check out her blog :)

I hope DH got back safely Kathy, what with the problems on the trains, plus the cold weather.

Right I have had it for today, I am sooooo sore but I guess thats from a weekend of serious crafting :ph34r: I am going to have a long soak in a really hot bath and then head for bed. I will probably start my new book as I finished the Jodi Picoult one - I am now starting to read 'The Story Of Us' by Marcia Preston. I have read a couple of her other books which I enjoyed so I am hoping this will be a good one as well :)

Nite all and keep warm :love:

KayDD

20-12-2009, 09:16 PM

Sorry I've been missing girls!

Hugs to all.

Have bought new(er) car collect it one tuesday can[t get excited as its the same as the one I have bar blue instead of green and 50,000 miles less on the clock! So off to buy the food to cook and fill M and D's freezer tomrorrow and tuesday. Out for meal with Shirley and Sal tomorrow which will be fab, then lunch with Shirl and Sandie on weds so a busy week centered on food!!! Off to London for thursday christmas eve then M and D here for the day on friday so should be nice a touch difficult with DB being over seas again though.

Hope you're all doing well, hoping to make Martha Stewarts peppermint bark tomorrow too, but we'll see how life goes.

knitkath

20-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Oh yes senior moment here, forgotten about Lynne's lunch, sorry!
Is your blind up yet Paula?
Dh got back safely, but lots of trains cancelled and delayed! Will be a mess tomorrow for rush hour as lots of trains in wrong places!
Waves Kay, have a good week!

Minty Magic

20-12-2009, 09:20 PM

Evening all

Still no snow:angry:

Zoe has had a great party today. She got a Fifi keyboard and microphone which she absolutely loved. We had to walk down the shop to get some batteries and then she came back and sang her heart into the microphone along to the fifi song.

Alli can you come and do my baking? Could do with some for Wednesday night please.:lol: Having a family party.

Worked hard in my craft room this morning and it is almost all sorted - just one box left to sort and then to sort all my stamps out.

Is anyone watching the Fattest Man programme - that is exactly how my brother used to eat his Cocoa Pops - in a mixing bowl - except he was like a bean pole!

Night night Karen x

KayDD

20-12-2009, 09:32 PM

Waves Kathy.

Claire I'm so glad Zoe enjoyed her party, the pressie sounds like a big hit too. Lots of lovely scrapping opportunities there then.

Minty Magic

20-12-2009, 09:36 PM

Like the look of Dolly's project - think I may do this one. Need some good projects to get me using my lovely new craft room.:lol:

Minty Magic

20-12-2009, 09:52 PM

I have put a picture of the budding musician on my everyday blog.:lol:

AlliR

20-12-2009, 10:15 PM

Glad Zoe had a good party Claire, love the photo of the keyboard :D Would love to come and bake, but a tad busy this week. I have some leftovers but even if RM managed to get them to you in time, they may be a little stale and squashed.

I hope your bath and an early night helps your neck - you have been very busy crafting and baking this weekend!!

Good news about the car Kay. Shame your DB is out of the country but I am sure you will make sure your M&D have a fab Christmas.

LOL at the malteasers Barbara, I actually used the little sticker thing to reseal my big bag today - never used one before as always finish in one sitting :lol: But after eating cakes all day, I couldn't face them tonight!

Glad DH arrived safely Kathy, think the travel will be bad tomorrow. I am going to our office for the day, so that could be interesting.

Hope Mary had a good night, and that Shirley and Lynne are OK too :love:

Shame about the car for DS Paula, must be fate that a better one is waiting for him to find. Hope all goes well tomorrow x

Mary Buttons

20-12-2009, 10:50 PM

Yes I had a good night, service was lovely the church looked a picture, took lots too.

barbaraj

20-12-2009, 10:51 PM

sounds like everyone has had a good day. It is actually snowing here now and the ground is so frozen think it will settle. Like a skating rink too. We are supposed to put our black recycling bin out tonight at the end of the drive but don't think we will be able to get it there.

Claire - yippee re the craft room being nearly finished. Glad Zoe had a good party too.

No way could I reseal a malteser bag Alli - you are made of stronger stuff then me.

Kath - pleased DH arrived safely.

We are supposed to be going up North later this week . Think it is going to be very very cold. Must pack the hottie.

KayDD

21-12-2009, 06:50 AM

Claire those piccy's on your blog are fab hun. Zoe is soooo pretty a real mini me isn't she.

Barbara take care hun no good slipping this week.

Kathy glad DH home safe.

Alli had a good chortle over RM and squashed cakes thanks for that hun.

Mary glad you enjoyed the service hun.

Karen I hope you are recovering from your mammoth crafting session.

Paula I watched miracle too hun love that one and then christmas with the cranks another fav!

Right lots to do today BBL, have a great one everyone.

~Karen~

21-12-2009, 07:28 AM

Morning all, looks like we have had more snow overnight and it is still snowing now, albeit fairly lightly. Everywhere is frozen solid as you can see it all glistening in the light!!

I have not heard the weather forecast so I am not sure how much longer this cold spell is supposed to be going on for, but I hope it starts clearing by tomorrow as I do have to go out then as I have my scan :wacko: Will stay indoors again today and either craft or get these pressies wrappped - I think the only thing I don't really enjoy that much is wrapping pressies - hence why they keep getting put off :lol:

Kathy I hope DH gets to work okay this morning what with all the travel disruptions going on. What do you have planned for today?? Fingers crossed that the house survey goes ahead and comes back okay :love:

Kay enjoy your day with M&D today :)

Glad you got to the carol service and back safely Mary :)

Hope yesterday went well Lynne :)

Hope everyone else all has a good day whatever all your plans :)

Keep safe and warm :love:

~Karen~

21-12-2009, 07:31 AM

Great photo of Zoe Claire - definitely one that needs to be scrapped in your new craft room :D

Have left a comment on your blog :)

~Karen~

21-12-2009, 07:35 AM

albeit fairly lightly.

I take that back, I have just looked out of the window and it is snowing so heavily I cannot see the end of our drive :wacko:

knitkath

21-12-2009, 07:41 AM

Good morning! Cold and frosty here, but just heard the mention of sleet and snow on the radio for here! Definitely had enough now! You may keep yours Karen, or send it to Claire, just not this way!
I too hope dh gets to work ok, he has to walk and I'll worry about him on the icy paths! He does have a pair of hiking boots, so hopefully ok!
I spotted Dolly's project yesterday, thought it sounded good so may do that too!
Claire, do you have a budding pop star? Great photo!
Hope everyone has a good day, don't get too cold!

~Karen~

21-12-2009, 07:57 AM

Definitely had enough now!

Yes the weekend was fine but have just checked out our forecast and it looks as though we may have this at least until Wednesday :wacko:

Claire I think after today I will send it up to you :P

Its still coming down by the bucket full, but its sheer ice under the snow, thats the problem :blink: Even the main roads do not seem to have been gritted or salted, so everywhere is quite bad - I heard on the local radio that 3 people died last night when their car came off the road due to heavy snow and ice :(

The council knew it was coming so why are they not out there keeping the paths and main roads clear - cost I guess, yet they are quick enough to put up our community charge each year :angry:

Gosh sorry off my soap box, but it is a sheer sheet of ice and snow everywhere and the council have done nothing :(

Mary Buttons

21-12-2009, 08:01 AM

good morning, we have had snow it started last night, but is only a very thin sprinkling but it will be very slippery underfoot as the ice underneath will not have melted.
lovely photo of Zoe Claire and I had a peep at you JYC pages they are looking good, and wouldn't it be grand if your DMIL could come.

Shirley June

21-12-2009, 08:08 AM

Good morning all,

Sorry I have not been around over the weekend, it has been rather a stressful one with on going family issuses in Devon. Don't want to go into it here but suffice to say being so far away doesn't help!

I am out this morning with DGD at a local Craft shop we are are booked for a grandparent/parent session making a snowman table decoration.
Then catching up with Kay tonight for some IRL (huggles)

I see I have some catching up to do so hopefully that will be tomorrow.

I hope you manage to get out for your scan Karen it sounds pretty snowy down there!

Paula I will be thinking of you today and hope that the oncologist has positve news.

Must go and get in the shower before DGD turns up.

Big ((((huggles))) to you all. :love:

Retired Nana

21-12-2009, 08:25 AM

Morning all, yes a busy and stressful family get tog all day yesterday. Peter and I fell into armchairs and watched TV at 9pm, too tired to even go online !!

No snow here for past 2 days just heavy frost and veryicy pavements, I bought grit salt last week for our paths and THE steps to garage...thank goodness

Kathy glad Michael got back safely

Claire bet your glad to be on hols?

Shirley {{{huggles}}}

Kay enjoy all that eating LOL!!

I have Zac today, we are out visiting pm. Think we might do a little baking am :)

Everyone else have a great day what ever you all do, and keep warm and indoors if you can!

barbaraj

21-12-2009, 08:41 AM

Morning all.

((((((Huggles )))))))) for everyone I think. Sounds like they are needed all round particularly Lynne and Shirley. Paula all the best for today.

Snow here last night but not a lot . Very very icy however. DH got the black box out safely.

Must finish DM calendar today. Got to go out and buy a couple more pressies and start packing today.

KayDD

21-12-2009, 08:45 AM

Paula everything is crossed for you today hun, hope all goes well.

Minty Magic

21-12-2009, 08:50 AM

Morning all

Still no snow here:lol: But sounds like I should stop moaning about it:nono: Our patio out the back is like an ice rink.

Lots to do today. Have a chimney sweep coming at 10.30ish. Have tonnes of HW to do and some visiting, present wrapping etc. Have been up for ages and made an early start.

Best wishes for today Paula - hope it is all good news:wub:

Huggles Shirley:wub:

Have a lovely day with Zac Lynne - what will you bake?

Hope everyone has safe journeys if you have to go out - if not stay in and stay snuggly warm.
:wub:

AlliR

21-12-2009, 09:27 AM

Hugs to everyone who needs them :love:

Not sure whether I am going to the office today - we have a bit more snow than Mary (about an inch in places) which is a bit odd as we don't live very far apart but of course underneath is just ice :( If the weather is the same in Kingsclere, I don't want to spend all day trying to drive there and back. No-one answering office phone at mo so not sure if anyone has made it in yet.

Mary Buttons

21-12-2009, 09:45 AM

I think I am in a more sheltered area here than you are Alli.
haven't ventured out to the lane yet not even dressed yet as it is warmer in my dressing gown, though I should soon get myself dressed and down to asda as need a few bits and bobs of food.

All the best for today Paula
Lynne enjoy your day with Zac but be careful outside don't want you falling again
Alli if you can't get an answer I would stay put not sure that it is safe to drive as every side road is so icy
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{huggles}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} all round for comfort warmth and the sheer delight of a hug.
Have done this week's challenge Seven ducks a skimming (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=204729&cat=503)

knitkath

21-12-2009, 09:47 AM

Well, trains and weather have ruined my day, was supposed to be going to Winchester to meet up with dil and dgc, but the trains are in such disarray they don't guarantee anything, and it has started to snow again here, on top of the ice! So we've decided it's best not to go!
Claire, don't moan about not having any snow!!!!!!!!
{{{{huggles}}}}} to Shirley, hope it all sorts itself out! Have fun with Kay later, and enjoy your class this morning!
{{{{{huggles}}}}} for Lynne too! Have fun with Zac!
And {{{{{huggles}}}}} for anyone else who needs them!
Alli, much safer to stay at home!
Paula, will be thinking of you today!

AlliR

21-12-2009, 09:56 AM

I'm not going anywhere - it's just not worth it. So working from home as usual :)

So sorry your day has been ruined Kathy, but better to be safe than sorry.

Retired Nana

21-12-2009, 10:01 AM

Oh Paula, in my misery I for got about you, now I too am thinking about you xxxx

not sure about baking as Z has a new toy star wars ninetendo, 2nd hand given him last night so cannot get him away from it, so going to sort all my filing and file and keep warm

kathy ((hugs)) how disappointing for you and DIL and DGS too

I too like the look of Karen's 'blog' challenge, I will wait til 3rd and see, not sure if I am up to any challengesat the mo, seem to have spent thisyear not completing stuff :(

barbaraj

21-12-2009, 10:12 AM

Sorry to hear about your day Kath but better to stay in the warm than freezing cold stations!!!

Have found my old skiing suit and thermals for DH plus hats and gloves so if we go tobogganing with DGC we can keep warm.

Finished my calendar and given the birds some water so think I will try and get to the shops now. Neighbours have been out in their cars so think it is possible and I am sure it will be fine on the main roads.

I have looked at Scrapdollys blog too but not sure yet what it will entail. Keeping options open. May try to combine everything - soft toy and craft everyday should be possible to do together. Have loved doing the 52 tags. May do something similar for the soft toy project

~Karen~

21-12-2009, 02:38 PM

was supposed to be going to Winchester to meet up with dil and dgc,

Oh Kathy what a shame, although best to be on the safe side with this freezing weather. I bet the DGC were also really disappointed not to see their Nannie.

Did you manage to get your cake marzipaned??

Paula I am thinking of you and hoping that everything is going well :wub:

Take care Barbara if you go tobogganing with the DGC, we don't want any broken bones :nono:

Alli I hope you are managing to get your work done from home without too many interuptions :)

Gosh I know its Winter Solstice today but talk about dark :wacko: I have had to have a light on all day. My computer seems really slow today when online which is unusual, so not sure if its that everyone is on the web ordering all their last minute pressies :wacko: UKS seems to be particularly slow :(

Have tried taking some photos of my finished craft projects, but it is sooo dark, they are not coming out very well so will leave it until tomorrow and try again :rolleyes: I have been in the craft room most of the day - I really need to try and tidy it up now though before I start anything else as I think somebody has dropped a bomb in there whilst I was not looking :P

Shirley I hope your snowmen are coming along - looking forward to seeing some photos. How is this cold weather effecting Abbie?? Is she coping with it as I know it does not help :wub:

Well as all of you know it has been a truely horrible year this year for us what with one thing and another, the worst year I think I can ever remember!! I know you should not wish your life away but I will be really pleased to see 2009 out and 2010 in, hopefully for a better year :) On saying that I do have some very special and good news - now shall I tell you or shall I make you wait - Mmmm I will have a think :P

Right if my computer decides to play nicely I am going to try and upload my mini book with instructions onto my blog. If it decides to go slow on me it can wait as well :lol:

I hope everyone is having a good day despite the weather :)

AlliR

21-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Don't you start teasing us now Karen - come on spill the beans... pleeeeease :wub:

knitkath

21-12-2009, 03:29 PM

Ooooh Karen, you can't keep us in suspense, spill the beans...........please!

Now snowing quite heavily here, after a morning of sleet and rain, so lovely and wet if it freezes tonight!
But I have marzipanned the cake, and wrapped some pressies!
Think I might go and play for a while before thinking about dinner!

AlliR

21-12-2009, 03:32 PM

I'm really glad I didn't drive to the office today, as my friend sent me an email at 2pm saying it was snowing really heavy and everyone was going home!

Mind you, the snow is just perfect for today's JYC prompt :D And when Dave took the boys into town this morning I packed Liam off with his camera to take photos of the shops etc. He is a star cos he doesn't care what people think!

Summer Sunflower

21-12-2009, 04:33 PM

Just back from the hospital, thanks for the good wishes for today. We had a good talk with the Oncologist, start the treatment at the end of January it will be for 5 weeks, 3 days one week, 2 the next. The Dr was quite pleased with all the results and thought the radio therapy would sort out anything that was left IYKWIM!! The car park was madness, never seen it so busy, at one point I was thinking I wouild have to go in on my own!!!

Kathy it has been the same here, quite rainy at one point but turning more to snow!!! Keeping busy I see!! Sorry you day was ruined by the train service.

Wise move Alli not to go to the office!!! Hope Liam gets some good shots for you!!

Karen.......wonder what the news is.........:P You take things easy, you have been soooo busy. Scrapdolly's challenge looks interesting.

Car sounds great Kay, I hope the cooking goes well for DMD. Shame you DB is abroad for Xmas.

Shirley, I hope you have had a lovely day with DGD and the snowmen are fab. Sorry you have family problems down south, hope things are sorted out soon. Enjoy your meals out this week. Give Sal my love and wish her a Happy Christmas,

When will you be going up North Barbara, you might need your skisuits in the car with thermus too! Did you get out to the shops?

Lynne hope you have had a good day with Zac, glad you family day went ok, albeit a little stressful.

I did manage to get my eyebrows and top lip done this morning!

Hope everyone has a good evening.

Mary Buttons

21-12-2009, 05:17 PM

You are a tease Karen, come on what is the good news?

AlliR

21-12-2009, 06:21 PM

Glad you have your treatment plan in place Paula. Better to have a few weeks of radiotherapy to make sure there are no nasty cells left.

Mum also had her oncology appointment this afternoon, I didn't go as Dad said he was fine :unsure: but he mentioned the arm problem and they are going to do another scan of mum's neck to see if it is a nerve problem. Other than that, they say it is probably a stroke. If that's the case, and there is nothing that can be done then it is fine, just be good to know!

Well it is snowing again here, who knows what tomorrow will be like. I'm supposed to be present delivering but that may be cancelled :rolleyes:

Mary Buttons

21-12-2009, 06:34 PM

no snow here that is very strange

knitkath

21-12-2009, 06:39 PM

Paula, glad all went ok and at least now you know what to expect! Now forget about it all and enjoy Christmas!
Alli, glad they are doing something for your Mum, hope it is something they can sort!
DD1 was sent home early from work, near Basingstoke, her car was stuck at the bottom of a slope in the car park, so someone kindly gave her a lift home! Then dd3 phoned, walking home from work, again in B'stoke, in 5 inches of snow! She wanted "company" on her walk after she parted from two other girls!
Seems that part of the county is grid locked! Wondering about dd2 and her dh, they were taking his sister to Portsmouth today to get ferry to IoW, and knowing dd she would then go shopping! Just hope they get home ok!
Not snowing now, but they say more later! Then it will freeze! Count yourself lucky Mary!

AlliR

21-12-2009, 06:42 PM

Glad your DDs got home OK Kathy, that must have been the snow they had at work - the office is in Kingsclere, it's only about 10 miles from Basingstoke. Makes me even gladder I didn't go there today.

Snow stopped again now Mary. I'm not making it up, honest!! :lol: Just doing my JYC for today, altho DH has managed to take blurry photos of the boys in the snow. Never mind! :rolleyes:

AlliR

21-12-2009, 07:01 PM

Snowing again, and we just had some carol singers! They are very brave being out tonight :blink:

barbaraj

21-12-2009, 08:08 PM

Snowing here too but very fine stuff.

Glad you have an idea of your treatment Paula so you can be prepared.

Alli lets hope another scan will reveal the problem your DM is facing.

Flat iced my christmas cake but will wait and decorate when it arrives at its destination!!

Sounds like the snow has been very bad for people round Basingstoke. Miserable for people trying to struggle home from work. Hope all yours are home safely now Kath.

Trying to do a bit of a catch up with JYC.

~Karen~

21-12-2009, 09:10 PM

Kathy and Alli, and any others, I think looking at the weather forecast we may be sending our snow up towards you - sorry :ph34r: I was trying to send it to Claire but I think it went the wrong way!!! I hope all your family got home safely Kathy, what a nightmare for your DD.

Paula its good that at least you know what the plan of action is for your treatment and it it sounding positive which is great news. I hope you can relax a little now and enjoy Christmas with your family. Sending you lots of {{{huggles}}} :wub:

Alli I am glad your Dad mentioned about the problems your Mum was having with her arm. Hopefully they will be able to find the cause of the trouble for her and be able to do something to help :wub:

Well I was going to wait until the morning to tell you my good news, but depending on the weather I may or may not get online as I have my scan and physio appointments tomorrow - I am hoping the roads will be clear by then. We have had some rain this evening so looks like hopefully the snow will start to thaw tomorrow, although it is all frozen over solid ATM!

Soooooo actually its not just my news it is Emma's (DD) as well, but she cannot get online ATM so has agreed I can tell you all - yes, you guessed it she is pregnant - expecting her first baby in June 2010 :wub: Although DH and I knew a while back, she miscarried earlier this year so did not want to say anything with this pregnancy until she was a bit further down the line IYKWIM!!! Looks like a lot of new Nannies again on 365 next year!!

On that happy note I am going to have an early night, curl up with my book again.

I may have time to pop on briefly in the morning - it depends on one: what time I get up and two what the weather conditions are like!!!

Have a lovely evening everyone, keep warm and safe :love:

Minty Magic

21-12-2009, 09:30 PM

Wow great news Karen.:wub: There are going to be a lot of new nannies in 2010. Hope all the appointments go well tomorrow.:wub:

We have had a bit of snow here but it is more slush than snow and not settling. Sounds like it causing chaos everywhere. Still I would like some as Zoe would love it.

Least your dad mentioned the arm Alli - hopefully the scan will show something up.:wub:

When do you travel up north Barbara - hopefully the weather will not cause you any issues.

Going to brave Tesco tomorrow early for the food shop.:( Then must wrap pressies.

Right I am off to bed as feeling a bit groggy and am hoping an early night will stop anything dead!!!

Big huggles to everyone xxx

AlliR

21-12-2009, 09:31 PM

awww congratulations to Emma! What on earth have you women been doing via your internet connections, is it like a pass it on fertility chair??? I am sooo glad my mum is not a member of this forum :lol: :lol:

AlliR

21-12-2009, 09:32 PM

oh night Claire, we were :comp: at the same time.

knitkath

21-12-2009, 09:40 PM

Congratulations Emma and Karen, great news! Wonder what was happening a few months ago...........don't remember any power cuts! :lol:
Claire, hope you aren't going down with any bugs!
Have heard that dd2 got back from Portsmouth, but a horrendous journey, took them ages once they got up this way again!

Retired Nana

21-12-2009, 10:02 PM

Congrat to Emma and so thrilled for you and John xxxx What an exciting spring/summer we are going to have!!

Paula so pleased you now know the plan and can enjoy Christmas

Well it has rained here and though cold not icy, hope it doesn't freeze tonight!

Zac had a lovely day am I sorted a years filing that should be done more regularly but I have a cupboard I throw it in !!! Threw out a load of 2000 - 2005 stuff, insurances where we have changed companies!! etc then we went to see a teaching collegue who I hadn't seen for 16mths!! Zac and her son played tog

off to bed now, nite all xx

Just enjoyed Victoria Wood on TV and munching nuts and sweets Oops!!!

AlliR

21-12-2009, 10:18 PM

I've managed to get myself totally up to date on JYC :wub: Really pleased with how my album is looking and getting more used to the 6x12 size. I might even upload to my blog tomorrow ^_^

Off to bed now, nite x

KayDD

21-12-2009, 10:27 PM

Paula Huggles hun, the treatment will do the trick to make sure belt and braces def the way to go, hope you can enjoy christmas a bit more now you know what and when sweetie.

Karen congrats to you and Emma.

84 meals cooked today last batch to do in the morning then the freezer should be fairly full again for a bit. Also made Martha Stewart's Peppermint Bark ( I'll let Shirley tell you if it's any good) and homemade cranberry sauce, I normally buy that so much nearer to being ready now.

Hope you're all keeping warm. Hugs to all.

Shirley June

22-12-2009, 07:12 AM

Good morning all,

How lovely to come on the thread and see that we have another baby on the way. :D
Congratulations Emma, this is wonderful news, Karen you must be thrilled so thrilled, it is certainly a great start to your happy 2010.

I have so much to catch up on just by not being on here much for a couple of days!

Claire your lounge looks so cosy and I think Zoe looks like she is another Leona Lewis in the making with her lovely Pink Keyboard.:love:
Hope you slept well and don’t feel groggy this morning. (((huggles)))

Paula :wub: I am so glad that you now have a plan of action, I hope that you will now be able to relax and enjoy Christmas and get yourself fit for the final steps in your treatment. (((huggles)))

Barbara you sound like you are planning for a fun Christmas with the family I hope that you manage to do some tobogganing in and that we get to see some photos. :)

Lynne so glad that you had Zac had a lovely day with you and well done for getting all that filing sorted. Hopefully family stress will get sorted soon but not an easy time for you and Peter. :wub:((((huggles)))

Alli it certainly looks like you made a very wise decision not travelling to work yesterday. I hope that the Dr’s can help regarding DM as you say not knowing what the problem is that can be the big worry. (((huggles)))
A BIG well done for being up to date with your JYC. :D
Looking forward to seeing it on your blog, do we have a link somewhere?

Kathy what a shame that the weather stopped you getting to Winchester, mind you it sounds like it was a very wise decision looking at all the snowy reports on the news. :o
I wonder is Steph is snowed in. Basingstoke looks like it was completely cut off last night!

Mary your Seven ducks a skimming is lovely you have certainly captured the chilly weather with you LO.
Make sure you take care when you are out and about with your camera, it is so slippery at the moment. You and Alli seem to have different Micro climates down there in Swindon! Are you making Neal his Christmas pasties this year? ( I hope I have remembered this correctly!) :unsure:

Kay :wub: it was so lovely to catch up with you last night and off load my stresses onto you.
Thanks for the IRL hugs.
I can really recommend the Peppermint Bark to you all it tasted wonderful, I begrudgingly let DH have a piece and now I think I might have to share it with him too as he thought it was pretty yummy too.
I was amazed that you could face eating any food after your marathon cooking session yesterday, mind you the food was VERY tasty. Looking forward to our lunch out with Sandie tomorrow, I will definitely have start behaving myself foodwise after Christmas.<_<

Abbie and I had a lovely day yesterday, we both enjoyed our crafty morning.
I have attached a couple of photos of our project, it is a table decoration and a game all in one. The open box in the centre has different Christmassy shaped tags with a selection of questions in which people dip into and try to answer for a prize, the area between the snow drift edge and the central box will be filled with mini marshmallows to simulate snow. After we had finished the class we had a girly lunch out and finished off DGDs Christmas shopping, she needed to shop without her Mummy!
The cold weather really doesn’t help Abbie’s arthritis but she is very brave and just takes the painkillers and copes, bless her.

As for my family stresses in Devon, I have dealt with them the best I can ATM and am now taking Kay’s advice and letting them get on with it!
Not easy when I feel so hurt but their problem not mine!!!!
:thanks: for all the (((huggles))) they are appreciated.

I have a whole day at home today.:o
I plan to finish my parcel wrapping and make some Malteser and Baileys cupcakes, I also have a project I want to finish too.

Gosh this has become a rather long post!:blink: sorry.
Think I have caught up now.
Have good day what ever you have planned and keep warm.

knitkath

22-12-2009, 07:39 AM

Good morning! Another dusting of snow in the night, on top of the ice, so doesn't look nice out there!
You are right Shirley, the conditions in B'stoke were a nightmare according to dd3, she sent some pics through late last night to show the depth of their snow!
Sounds like you had a lovely day Shirley, love the snowman project, you both did a great job there! Hope your stress levels are lowered today!
Wow Kay, that is a lot of meals, well done you!
Alli, well done on getting up to date with JYC! Naughty Hedgie hasn't taken pics of his the last few days!
Hope everyone is well, and not too cold! Have a good day!

Retired Nana

22-12-2009, 07:54 AM

Good morning early risers!1 I couldn't sleep this morning but just lay here as I had nothing to get up for!!

Shirley what a lovely table centre Abbie has made! (((hugs))) that you are getting 'over' Devon and glad you have Kay and Sandies support xxx

Need to look at blogs I think to see the lounge and Zoe and what else everyone has been up to! Not been near my craft room now for at least a week, not even to tidy up mess from last CJ,

Kay hun....SLOW down still with all that eating, you will manage to stay the same weight wise :) it will seem like Christmas day when you take all that food over to M&D today!!

Alli congrats on getting uptodate with JYC it was about this time that Shirley and I use to encourage each other to keep going, do you remember shirley and encouraging others too!

Not sure what I will do today, still have a bit of filing to put away and will fight my way round a supermarket for the veg for christmas day that we are doing for Perdita and Iain....very exciting!

Found a spare roulade in freezer yesterday so we have given it to a friend of Peter's who gives him lifts to bowls in the summer!! We don't have one now!!!

Supposed to be going to DS1 for dimmer tonight, wonder if he will cancel during the day, not heard from him since he cancelled coming to us on Sun!

Wonder what you are all doing? How is the snow? Raining here and no sign of frost!!

Shirley June

22-12-2009, 08:03 AM

Kathy I hope Hedgie manages to get his photos up to date soon, I love his journal :D

Yes Lynne I remember our first JYC and know just how much I needed your encouragement and support. Great feeling though when I eventually finished it and I love looking at it now, so does Abbie!
Hope DS1 doesn't cancel tonight, I now how much you like to see him and reassure yourself he is OK. (((huggles)))

Abbie and I have chosen my soft toy for next year, his name is Bongo!

KayDD

22-12-2009, 08:12 AM

Morning all,

Shirley glad to have a good catch up last night, got in trouble with DH when I got in for driving though apparently he was worried about me (arhh) Nice to know he cares though eh!
Glad the bark is good tell Colin to save you from it it's pure naughtiness.:lol: I need to get back to the gym but still don't really feel 100% so will wait till I do or I know I'll regret it.

Meal on wheels sent off with DH this morning as his work is around the corner from M and D, must get moving soon and make the last batch.

DD wants to visit mates today so apart from cooking and running her around I will have a restful day until we go to collect the new car tonight.

Hope you all have a lovely day, please take care we don't want any accidents thank you!

knitkath

22-12-2009, 08:39 AM

Have heard dd1 has arrived safely at work, side roads are treacherous but M3 clear, now she has to rescue her car!
Hoping Steph is ok as she lives on the same estate as dd3, lots of snow!
Paula, heard on the news that some poor girl took 5 hours to get from Egham to Aldershot last night! Hope you aren't too snowed in!

Lynne, the little Santa numbers on my JYC pages are a Papermania stamp, coloured with Copics and I stamped the number on his beard! He's even got a DG nose so it is shiny!

Shirley, do we see a piccie of Bongo?
Kay, make a little time to relax today please!
Lynne, good luck with the rest of your filing!

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Morning Girls, late today as didn't have a particularly good night kept waking with pain in my leg was walking around the bedroom at 4. managed to get back to sleep and the next thing I knew it was 8.20 and no pain. strange that.

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 08:51 AM

Think it sounds like group {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{huggles}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} needed

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 08:52 AM

Yes Shirley I have made the pasties for Christmas eve, that and Christmas puddings are a standing order with Neil.

AlliR

22-12-2009, 09:01 AM

Morning :) Joe was awake crying again last night but he went back off after 10 mins and DH and I lay awake for about 2 hours!

Wow Kay, that is some cooking marathon you are on! You are a lovely daughter :love:

Fab photos Shirley, so glad you and Abbie had a good day yesterday. Hopefully the Devon problems will sort themselves out soon x

Good to hear DD managed to get to work Kathy, hopefully the snow won't cause as many disruptions today but I'm not sure there will be much of a change today weatherwise. We'll do our visit this morning as it is only up the road, need to decide about this afternoon's a bit later as my friend moved earlier this month to a village about 30 mins away and I'm not sure whether to risk it, especially as I have never been there before!

Hope DS manages to keep your arrangement for dinner Lynne. And good luck doing the veggie shopping :blink:

Sorry you had a bad night Mary, but good you are feeling better this morning.

Waves to everyone - got to go and do some washing etc before going out. Take care if you are going out!

Shirley June

22-12-2009, 09:11 AM

Good that you are OK now Mary but not much fun in the night for you.
Thanks for th group (((huggles)))

Kathy I will take a photo of Bongo today as he wants to help with the baking!

Oh Alli how typical Joe awake for as short time and you and DH awake!
Still gave you quality time together!

barbaraj

22-12-2009, 09:19 AM

Morning all - foggy here. Very bad night - not much sleep so not really with it today. Have to take DM to the Drs this morning and then help her pack as she is going to my Dsis for Christmas. They live near Oxford so hope the roads aren't too bad there tomorrow for her.

We still have snow on our side roads but neighbours have been out so should be OK.

Many congratulations Karen and Emma. How lovely for 2010.

Kay what a cook in. You are very good. Fortunately now DM has a much smaller flat she is enjoying doing a lot of her own cooking again so only has the occasional ready meal.

Shirley - sorry you have had to deal with family problems and stresses this time of year. Hope you manage to put it behind you.

Well must away and get on.

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 09:55 AM

Congratulations Emma & Karen,
how many babies does that make for next year now? at least 3

Shirley June

22-12-2009, 10:05 AM

I think it is 4 Mary.
New Grandchildren for:
Karen
Lynne
Mary
Kathy.
:D :D :D
Wonder if the younger members of this lovely group have any plans they want to share!

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 10:56 AM

We will have to all compare notes during the year.
btw Bungly did some Christmas sight seeing when we were up in Yorkshire

Minty Magic

22-12-2009, 12:13 PM

SHIRLEY - NO!!!!!!

I am just getting my life back together again and am enjoying as she is. Plus we couldn't afford another one now we have the big house.

The weather sounds treacherous everywhere - still no snow here but very icy.

Have done the food shop this morning, filled the car up with petrol and am about to wrap the presents. Then may trundle down to the local shop to get the ingredients for the malteaser cakes.

Our wardrobes are being built today so am on tea duties for the men.

Kay you are the best daughter - all that cooking - you must have been exhausted.:o

Right I must crack on as I want to get Zoe from Nursery before it gets dark.

Hope everyone has a warm and safe day.

AlliR

22-12-2009, 01:14 PM

And it's a big NO from me too :stop:

Been to visit one friend this morning, was nice to see them and Joe loves their dog which is great as he went through a phase of being petrified of them. Got home and couldn't reverse back on the drive - too icy, so had to go to bottom of round to turn round so I could drive on. Just as I was getting the boys out the car, we saw 2 cars almost collide on the bend at the bottom of our drive :o So the boys and I walked up to get some grit from the top of the estate (which was soaking wet as someone had kindly left the lid of the box open :angry:) and I've flung a load across the bend. Hopefully that will do the trick as it is just solid ice. I really struggled to get out the top of our road this morning, but the sun is on that bit now and it has melted most of it already.

oh that turned into a bit of a long one... anyway, this afternoon we are off to see my other friend - hopefully the roads round her way are OK.

Minty Magic

22-12-2009, 01:49 PM

Drive carefully Alli:wub:

Presents wrapped - Zoe's dolls house is wrapped in birthday paper but she won't notice - it is huge.

Now to phone Sky as the box doesn't record:(

barbaraj

22-12-2009, 01:50 PM

Claire - you know what they say. New house - new baby!!!!

Have done the Drs and just having lunch before popping back to do the packing for DM.

Lovely and sunny here now. Melting the ice where it touches but of course there are places that the sun doesn't reach and that is still slippy - like our drive!!!!

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 02:28 PM

You could have another child now that you have the room to accommodate one. Claire :lol:

knitkath

22-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Claire, that's a no then? Don't blame you, children are very expensive!
Alli, you've already done your bit for the national average!
I've got through quite a few of my jobs, just having a drink, then back to do more! Sun has been shining here too, some thawing, but not on the road, it never sees the sun!

Summer Sunflower

22-12-2009, 03:36 PM

Congratulations to Emma and Karen, another new addition in 2010, WOW!!!!

Barbara hope you manage to get DM all packed ready for her trip away. Good idea to finish the cake icing off when you have arrived at you destination.

Kathy glad DDs got back ok, our roads are ok now, think the trains are all backed to normal now.

Safe journey this afternoon Alli, none of our roads had been gritted!!

(((((((((((huggles)))))))) Shirley, sounds as if you and Abbie had a great time yesterday.

Sounds as if you are organised Claire, I am sure the wardrobe fitters appreciate the tea making!!

Kay well done on the batch cooking, you are so good!!

Mary, take it easy when you are out and about!!

Lynne I hope you managed to see your DS for lunch today.

Popped into town today for some last minute bits, going to do the food shop late night, weather permitting!!

AlliR

22-12-2009, 04:11 PM

We're back - the tom tom took us on the back roads to get there :o but we came back a slightly longer route on the main roads - much better! Still an ice rink on the bend in front of our house, the grit I put down doesn't seem to have done much :(

Just going to whizz the hoover round and then cook dinner. Trying to do my HW today as doing M&Ds tomorrow...

Minty Magic

22-12-2009, 05:10 PM

Glad you got home safely Alli.

I have my malteaser muffins in the oven - Zoe had great fun "helping" to make them. Now she is playing and singing on the Fifi piano. I am hiding in my craft room with a cup of tea. Need to go and unpack all the clothes really and put them away in the new wardrobes - just haven't the energy.:( Definitely fighting a cold off. Think I will do it tonight and watch Eastenders and Holby whilst doing it.

AlliR

22-12-2009, 08:07 PM

Hope you manage to send your cold off Claire... maybe you need one of Dave's 'specials' to sort you out :o :P

I've just uploaded days 1 to 15 of JYC to my blog (http://monkeyadventuresbyme.blogspot.com/) :D
ETA and also days 16 to 21.... must do today's now!

knitkath

22-12-2009, 09:22 PM

Alli, well done on that mammoth catch up, have left you a comment!
Claire, how did the muffins turn out? Any left?
Paula, you still sound very busy!
Very cold again here, can hear the cars "crunching" down the road! Hope you are all keeping warm!

Summer Sunflower

22-12-2009, 09:36 PM

Kathy the blinds are up!!! Either things are done straight away or just left :lol::lol:

DS1 took the DGC shopping tonight and then came back to ours, so have been playing draughts and other games, all great fun.

DH and I are off out shopping later, hopefully T will be well stocked, otherwise will have to go out tomorrow to SBs!!

Alli glad you got to your friends and back safely, left you a comment on your blog.

Mmmmmm muffins smell delicious Claire!!!!

AlliR

22-12-2009, 09:39 PM

Thanks Kathy and Paula :) DH has just left to go to Tescos... hope the roads are OK as they are forecasting -5 tonight :o

Minty Magic

22-12-2009, 10:01 PM

Alli - is that wise? Is he safe to go to Tesco - you will be eating beans and choc ices for xmas dinner:lol:

Love your JYC and left a comment. Well done:)

Have put all our clothes away - things are getting really straight here now.:D

Muffins turned out brill - am saving them for tomorrow night's party. My brother and mum are coming round tomorrow day time for the kids to have their presents - then I will cook and clean like a demon ready for the family party at 6.30pm.

Think I am off to bed as I am shattered - so much for a restful break!!!:o

AlliR

22-12-2009, 10:03 PM

Alli - is that wise? Is he safe to go to Tesco - you will be eating beans and choc ices for xmas dinner:lol:

He has a list and the threat of no Christmas presents if he gets distracted!!

Shirley June

22-12-2009, 10:06 PM

Alli well done on your JYC loving the pages :) left you a comment.
It is already - 4 here!

Paula I hope you managed to win some of those games.

Claire your day tomorrow sounds busy, have fun with the family.

It must be a the day for baking I have made Malteser and Baileys cupcakes today with a little help from Bongo, mind you he was a bit naughty as I lost him for a while. He found Abbie's table decoration and thyoght it fun to hide in the box in with all the tags!
Kathy you wanted to meet him so here he is :

barbaraj

22-12-2009, 10:20 PM

Evening all. Cold again here too. Brilliant JYC Alli. More or less up to date with mine but think I will be writing notes for the next few days to finish later.

DGS2 enjoying an early christmas present.

Mary Buttons

22-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Bongo looks cute
the toboggan looks great love that snow scene with the flakes showing up so well

Retired Nana

22-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Just poppingin as I go to bed

Everyone seems to have had a cols but fun / busy day

No snow or ice here!

No DS today he cried off giving us a meal tonight so Iain, Perdita, Zac, Peter and I went to a Beefeater for our meal! Think he is severly depressed and not physically ill and says he might not go to Reading for Christmas, will try and get to see him between SW and seeing Jo tomorrow with our pressies and see what he is like and what is wrong!!

nite all xx

Shirley June

23-12-2009, 06:18 AM

Good morning all,

Barbara it looks like your DGS2 is really enjoying his early Christmas present.
A lovely photo for your JYC.

Mary Bongo may look cute but he is turning out to be a bundle of mischief especially when Abbie is around!

Lynne sorry that you did not get to have dinner with DS I hope that you manage to see him today, such a worry for you (((huggles)))

Final wrapping all done here, so hopefully all I have to do now is collect the Turkey and relax!
Out to lunch with Kay, Sandie and Pauline today and DD2 arriving home for a weeks stay :D

Keep warm everyone it is - 6 here ATM and very icy on the road outside!

KayDD

23-12-2009, 07:10 AM

Morning Shirley, looking forward to a lovely lunch. Hope you get your turkey ok hun.

Just had a major catch up yesterday and today so back up to date with the HIH/JYC/do it as I like project-loving it. I've done the 2 slymi's I needed to too. Plus the WC so will photograph and upload later.

~Karen~

23-12-2009, 07:12 AM

Morning all - its very cold here as well, looks really icy outside as I can see it glistening in the light :unsure: Had a really bad nights sleep, have been up since around 3am - over tired, over sore and over active mind!! Why does the brian always seem to go into over drive when you want to sleep??

Alli your JYC pages are fabulous and I have left you some comments, its really coming together well :)

Bongo looks really cute Shirley, although he does have a bit of a mischievious glint in his eye :lol: Enjoy your lunch with Kay, Sandie and Pauline.

Claire have a fab time with your family tonight :)

Great photo Barbara :)

Have the dreaded big shop to do this morning at Sainsburys so I know now I will probably spend longer in traffic jams than in the shop :blink: Apparently they have marshals up at Sainsburys ATM directing their traffic in the car park as it has been grid lock :(

I hope you all have a good day whatever you are all doing :)

Shirley June

23-12-2009, 07:37 AM

Hope you get your turkey ok hun.
It should be OK as it is all ordered at PC Farm Kay and they so organised when you arrive you are greeted with a glass of mulled wine whatever time of day it is!
They also have all the veggies you need too, so no supermarket shop for me thank goodness!

Hope that you manage to get to Sainburys with too many hold ups Karen.

knitkath

23-12-2009, 07:39 AM

Good morning! Yes, freezing cold here too!
Lynne, shame about your meal, but at least you got to eat! Hope ds is ok!
Shirley, Bongo does look full of mischief, hope you can keep up with him for a year!
Barbara, dgs looks like he is having lots of fun in the snow!
Kay, enjoy your lunch with Shirley!
Good luck at the shop Karen, I'll have to brave it sometime very soon!
Hope everyone has a good day!

Mary Buttons

23-12-2009, 08:30 AM

Good morning Girls

Minty Magic

23-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Morning all

Very cold here too - I opened the patio doors to take a photo of the back garden as the sky was such a strange dark colour - but that is as far as I got and then shut the door quick:lol:

Love the snowy photo Barbara - I know snow is a pain but do I love it. Mind you hoping it will warm up a bit as I want James to build Zoe's trampoline tomorrow whilst she is at nursery.

Alli - how successful was the Tesco trip - any unlisted items?:lol:

Bongo certainly looks a cheeky monkey - perhaps you will have to introduce the naughty step to him:nono:

My advice for the supermarket shop is either go very early or very late. I just have to pick up my turkey from the local farmshop too and then I am all set. We are just having a little xmas dinner for the 3 of us on xmas day and then I have my brother, his wife and my mum on Boxing day when I will cook a bug dinner.

Huggles Karen - perhaps you need to drink some of the Horlicks from the Malteaser cup cakes:)

Right I need to get up and make some custard for the trifle for tonight. May make some more cupcakes.:lol:

~Karen~

23-12-2009, 08:58 AM

Just a quick post to let you know that as promised I have updated my blog with the mini book that I made my Mum, you can check it out here (http://whatsthisiseethen.blogspot.com/2009/12/coaster-book.html) if you want a peep!!!

Excuse the pooor quality of some of the photos but I took them a few days ago when the light was really bad :blink:

:thanks::thanks: Mary for the poem :)

AlliR

23-12-2009, 09:06 AM

The Tesco trip was a success - only a jar of pickled shallots slipped in that wasn't on the list :D

I bet your brother is looking forward to his 'bug' dinner on Boxing Day :lol: :lol:

It's still a white wonderland here, the road is pure ice :( Know it will be fine once i get out onto the main roads but dreading trying to get off the drive today when I leave to go to M&Ds.

Enjoy your lunch Shirley, kay et al.

Shame about your dinner last night Lynne, hope you manage to get to see DS today and he is OK.

Good luck with the shopping ladies - I don't envy you at all!!

Mary Buttons

23-12-2009, 09:23 AM

{{{{{{{{{{huggles}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Lynne, do hope you can persuade your son to go somewhere for Christmas day.

barbaraj

23-12-2009, 09:26 AM

and then I have my brother, his wife and my mum on Boxing day when I will cook a bug dinner.

:stop::unsure::blink::lol:

Sorry Claire but it made me chuckle.

Had trouble with my computer this morning. Think the cold has got to it. Very icy here. Not sure when my DM is being picked up - probably a bit later than planned.

Good luck with all the food shopping. Have been very smug this year - not having to do any although I have just had an emergency phone call from DD2 for a jar of mincemeat. Apparently they have run out up North!!

Hope you manage to see your son Lynne.

Summer Sunflower

23-12-2009, 09:36 AM

Morning All!!!

We went shopping at 10.30 last night, got most of it, just need to tie up the loose ends either today or tomorrow, it was freezing literally, fog, coming home, -5.5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DH not well, silly man, cleaned the lounge window again yesterday and got caught with a neighbour, he was not dressed suitable for the weather, WHY not they listen, just like children, wrap up warm it's cold out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So last night he had such a sore throat and I have left him in bed this morning, can see we are going to have a great Christmas!!!

Glad to hear DH obeyed the list Alli, albeit an extra jar of shallots!!! Go careful driving out to DMD! We certainly wouldnt being having Christmas if I left it to DH, hopeless at shopping, or alteast makes out he is so he doesnt have to do it on his own!!

Sorry you missed seeing DS, Lynne,hope you manage to see him before Xmas.

Have a lovely lunch Kay & Shirley say hello to Sandie and Pauline. Sounds great Shirley, which we had a farm shop near by.

Claire will be thinking of you later doing a manic clean, sure it will be fine, have a super day with your family!!!

Kathy go careful when you go out, there is not much traffic moving round near us, perhaps everyone is all prepared and does need to go out today!!!

Mary will you be staying over at Neil's, when will you be going? Take care if you need to go out today!!

Karen take it easy when you go out, sounds as if your Sainsburys has it sorted, traffic wise!!! It is always the way when you need to sleep that you tend to be awake ((((((((((((huggles)))))))))))))).

Have a good day everyone, I just have the last of the presents to wrap, thought it was sorted :lol: and a quick tidy up, check my shopping list from last night to see what else is needed and perhaps get one of the DSs to go instead........nar....wishful thinking....

Summer Sunflower

23-12-2009, 09:39 AM

~ waves ~ to Barbara, when are you off up North, dont envy you the journey, drive safely, I am sure you have everything in the car, just in case of being stranded etc, not that you will, but have to be prepared... as they say!!!!

Minty Magic

23-12-2009, 11:17 AM

Yeah we can't afford a turkey this year so I found a big bug in the garden and I am going to roast that:lol:

barbaraj

23-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Not nice here. DM on her way though. See SG.

knitkath

23-12-2009, 02:30 PM

Don't fancy your Christmas lunch Claire!
Safe journey Barbara! Hope you don't get stranded!
Paula, hope dh gets better soon, no fun, sick man over holidays!
Dh now leaving work at 3, but there are some problems on the trains, so hope he isn't affected! I managed to skate down our road and got the food shopping done this morning, a few bits missing, but can live without them if we have to!
Going to make mince pies now, as I have mincemeat!

~Karen~

23-12-2009, 02:51 PM

WhoooHooo ALL shopping done and all put away :D I cannot believe how smoothly it all went - Sainsburys was a doddle - managed to get everything we needed and a bit more, straight through the checkout with no queue. Stopped on the way home and had lunch out, then home and all put away - I have totally finished AND DO NOT need to go out again - YeeeHee :D :D Can't you tell I am pleased :lol:

Now I really should wrap some of these Christmas pressies, but as the sun is shining straight into my craft room I think I am going to craft - I will do the pressies tonight once its dark!!!

Glad you managed to get your shopping Kathy and had no problems on your road as it sounds quite horrendous with all the ice!! I hope DH gets home with not too many problems :)

Barbara drive carefully and enjoy your time away :love:

Is the Bug with or without stuffing Claire :lol:

Paula I hope DH starts to feel better soon as we don't want anyone poorly for Christmas :nono:

Right I am off to look at Scrapdolly's first prompt and then to craft :D

Have a good afternoon everyone - hopefully will BBL as I don't need to go out again :D

Retired Nana

23-12-2009, 06:07 PM

Hi back a happier bunny as DS1 was feeling bette? and off to reading, then Dorset on Sunday and then home and London so he says... though no pressies as they are all waiting to be delivered via our house by Amazon!!! I have to explain that to his brother:(

Peter not happy as we had tp go to his daughters house and then he becomes very unhappy :(

Off with his footie friend and wife [who I introduced to SW at the beginning of this year, she has lost over 2st :)] to a pub so will enjoy that :)
Last minute invite to peter's son and family in Battle for evening meal tomorow Christmas Eve so no cooking for me until Boxing day, already have too much food in as had planned meals for today and tomorrow, thank goodness for freezers!

Damp here all day though cold out

Lost 11/2lb at SW today but didn't go for my target as I said and have bought another 12 weeks as I want to def be a size 14!! and that was with eating sweets, spirits and no excercise, just think of the loss otherwise LOL!!

Off in a mo to look at Alli and Karen's blog and download SD's 1st prompt, gettting excited and Clement F is ready for his adventures next year too!! No naughtly step for him he is far too haughty LOL!!

We actually popped in to a tesco Extra on the way home pm and we were in and out for 3 things in 10mins!! think everyone though had been paid and were buying for England, no more shops or cooking for me, a little ironing and put filing away tomorrow then Kidz Carols at out church at 4pm and meal in Battle :)

Have a great evening xxx

Minty Magic

23-12-2009, 06:15 PM

Anyone fancy coming round for nibbles tonight? Have done far too much food and a couple have cried off already.:(

Had a lovely afternoon with my mum and brother - the kids opened some of their presents early - Zoe had more birthday presents. I got my nephew a remote controlled robot - was a real success.

Everyone sounds very organised now. Hope DH got home ok Kath.

Right I am off to find a glass of wine and put a brush through my hair:lol:

Retired Nana

23-12-2009, 06:20 PM

On my way Claire, but may not arrive in time LOL!! how many peeps were you expecting?

A housewarming? perhaps we could have a 365 ers party next year :D:D:D

Retired Nana

23-12-2009, 06:22 PM

Oh and Barbara, safe travelling xxxxx

AlliR

23-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Oh if only I had read Claire's invite before having my tea!! ;) Hope it all goes well and you all have a great evening x

Glad DS is happier and going ahead with his Christmas plans Lynne. Congrats on the weight loss too - my dad put on last week... think I need to start up the boot camp. I know it sounds harsh, but his problem is laziness :( and he admits it too. He seems more focussed this week, lets wait and see!

Got to M&Ds OK and totally HW'ed out now but their house is immaculate and all beds changed and ready for visitors :wub:

KayDD

23-12-2009, 06:56 PM

OOOH wish I'd seen that invite sooner Claire I'd have come.

Summer Sunflower

23-12-2009, 08:12 PM

We managed to get out about 11 to Sainsbury's it was MANIC!!! Not like Karen's!!! All done and dusted now, forgot the crackers, so DS2 is on that case!!!

May have to take DH to Dr in the morning, phoned the surgery earlier to see if I could get over the counter medicines, Lemsip or something, but he is not allowed due to his medication, doctor adviced paracetamol and plenty of fluids and if no better to ring in morning for appointment!!

Presents all wrapped, dusted and hoovered, crockery all washed (something I do every year - DH things Im mad!!!). Going to look at JVC now.

Safe journey Barbara!

So glad DS1 is now sorted Lynne, have a good evening, lots of lovely meals out and well done on WI. Havent been for 2 weeks, plan to go next Monday, Lisa (DHs niece) is not working so will go together.

Claire I hope you evening goes well, the weather may put people off, but you will have virtual friends there :lol::lol:

Kathy hope DH has got home ok, so that you can enjoy your Christmas holidays together.

knitkath

23-12-2009, 09:18 PM

Dh safely home just before 6! Have just told him all he has to do tomorrow! Wonder if I can get him to take me out for lunch too! :lol:
Paula, thanks for the reminder, I haven't got any crackers either! Hope dh is better by the morning, if not, that the doctor can sort him!
Lynne, glad your ds is sorted for Christmas, or don't you believe him? Well done on your weight loss! And enjoy all your meals out!
Claire, hope your party is going well, we are all with you in spirit! Think I fancy a Baileys please!
Karen, sounds like you are well organised now!
Alli, have you now got to do all your own dhw?
It's pouring with rain here now, and as it isn't supposed to freeze tonight I'm hoping all that white stuff will be gone by the morning!

AlliR

23-12-2009, 09:33 PM

Alli, have you now got to do all your own dhw?
Thankfully no, I finished mine this morning before I went to M&Ds! I do have a pretty big pile of ironing to do, but will do that tomorrow while we are watching Curious George that is on in the morning :) And then I want to watch The Snowman at 1.30 as never seen that before and it's only half an hour.

AlliR

23-12-2009, 09:53 PM

I've uploaded days 22 and 23 (http://monkeyadventuresbyme.blogspot.com/) of JYC - still up to date!

Off to bed now, as Liam had us awake last night because he wanted a tissue for his nose... another 1.5 hours lying awake at 4am :rolleyes:

Christmas Eve tomorrow - wow it has come round really fast!

Retired Nana

23-12-2009, 11:13 PM

Hello just arrived home and had a fab evening with at the end of the meal peeps piling into the pub and apparently every year the day BEFORE Christmas Eve they sing Carols in the pub so we have arrived home late

2 photos from Family Christmas on Sun and tonight with Peter and his friend, our only Christmas photos so far :(

Alli I will be ironing tomorrow pm too!!:unsure::unsure:

Nite all xx

Mary Buttons

23-12-2009, 11:38 PM

Lynne I'm so glad you DS sound better and is going away for Christmas
super that you had a great evening too
I have had a nice day today spent shopping with my son & grandson (though he was asleep all the time) We went to tesco's not a shop I know as not easy for me to get to. so was an experience but we managed to do all the shopping needed and without too much hassle. Neil thought it went well much easier with me than with Gemma as I love crowds and don't get fazed by them but Gemma does.

Mary Buttons

23-12-2009, 11:39 PM

I've done something for today JYC (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=204778&ppuser=11077) but not from the prompt as I had already done Christmas Stockings for traditions

Mary Buttons

24-12-2009, 06:47 AM

Good Christmas Eve Morning to all the 365ers

KayDD

24-12-2009, 06:52 AM

And to you too Mary.:D

KayDD

24-12-2009, 06:53 AM

Mary how do you get the two different pictures up in your siggie?

Shirley June

24-12-2009, 07:06 AM

Good morning Kay and Mary and all that follow.

Kay have a great day in London:wub:

Well done on your lovely pages Alli and Mary.:wub:

:love: Paula I hope that your DH is feeling better this morning, if not that you manage to get him in to see the Dr. and get him some meds.
DD2 came home full of cold so we might end up sharing that with her at
some point!!!!
I will just keep taking VitC and Echinacea and hope it she keeps her
germs to herself. Although both DD1 and DGD have colds too so we will be
surrounded by sniffly people all Christmas. It seems everywhere you go at the
moment people are coughing and spluttering.

Looks like you had a good time lastnight and on Sunday Lynne, great photos.:D
Good news that your DS's plans for Christmas are now back on course, hopefully they will hapen.

Sorry I missed your party lastnight Claire ... that will teach me to log on more often.
I hope all went well and you are not too tired today!
I might have to take your advise about the naughty step for Bongo, yesterday he was
up to more mischeif when he met Aunty Kay for the first time :lol:

Glad your DH is home safe and sound Kathy, I hope you get taken out to lunch today.
We are off to the cinema this morning, DSIL is off work today as he is working boxing day.
We are going to see 'A Christmas Carol' in 3D they have 3 showings today but the
only one they are doing in 3D is at 10am this morning!
DD1 is then doing lunch for us all afterwards so I am really looking forward to that too.

Karen the MB you have donr for your Mum is gorgeous.

Take care everyone and enjoy your Christmas eve.

Mary Buttons

24-12-2009, 07:11 AM

Mary how do you get the two different pictures up in your siggie?By putting them together in one jpg if you want it like I have it just grab its handle here http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/signaturepics/sigpic11077_90.gif

KayDD

24-12-2009, 07:43 AM

Thank you soooo much Mary.:thanks:

Summer Sunflower

24-12-2009, 07:48 AM

Morning Mary, Kay, Shirley and all that follow,

HAPPY CHIRSTMAS EVE to everyone, hope you all have a calm stressfree day!!!

Going to ring the doctor's surgery in a moment to get DH an appointment, he was coughing alnight!

Enjoy the cinema Shirley and lunch, very nice.

Love yesterdays page Mary.

Have fun in London Kay.

KayDD

24-12-2009, 07:52 AM

Bongo is soooo cute I'm off to find him a friend today so they can cause havoc together.:D

Hope DD2 is better soon Shirley and the others too, I've woken with a scratchy throat again and coughing has started so think I'm on round four on this cold wish it would push off!

Paula hope you get sorted at the docs ok for DH. Hugs.

Right off to pack the camera and play in town. Hugs to all have a lovely day.

knitkath

24-12-2009, 08:18 AM

Good morning all, and Merry Christmas Eve to you all!
:thanks: to all you kind ladies who have sent me cards, they are all lovely!
DD1 has gone off to work, and dh and I are planning our day!
Hope you all have fun, sounds like some of you are doing exciting things!

~Karen~

24-12-2009, 08:47 AM

Morning all, Happy Christmas Eve to everyone :wub: As usual it has come around really quickly again, I can't believe its Christmas Day tomorrow!!

Kathy I am glad DH got home safely, enjoy your Christmas together :love: Lunch out sounds like a good plan - enjoy :)

Paula I hope DH can get something for his cough at the Dr's today.

:thanks: everyone for all your lovely Christmas cards, they are all gorgeous. Also :thanks: everyone for your lovely comments on my blog for my MB, I hope my Mum likes it!!

Didn't get back online last night as DS came round and before we knew it, it had got really late - too late to be bothered to turn the PC on!!! He is driving up to London today, so I am hoping all the roads will be clear.

Alli and Claire I bet your little ones are getting really excited now :love:

Kay have a great time in London playing with you new camera :)

Enjoy the cinema today Shirley and lunch with your family :)

Lynne it looks like you had a good time last night and on Sunday with your family :)

I am having a relaxing day of cooking and crafting, plus - yes you guessed it I still have the pressies to wrap - I will have to do them today otherwise it will be a bit late :lol: Its really nice to be so relaxed at this stage of Christmas, as usually I am rushing around still trying to sort out loads of bits and pieces!!

Emma is at work today, but will be home late this evening. I expect she will go to Midnight Mass with DH as they usually do on Christmas Eve.

I hope you all manage to get all your last minute preparations done today and have a great Christmas Eve :)