MARTIANS 2014 thread 12: the one where we do nowt but eat.

[prambo2thereturn]

Oooh, double Corrie tonight!

I know they are Pram, I'm just a bit concerned that others have been upset.

I don't believe they are upset. Largely because people who make HM gifts are thick-skinned by nature

Imeg Lovely I hope you are ok.

Welcome Diz

Jolls you poor thing, it is hard when everything wells up to the surface like that and it always happens at the worst moments! But maybe it helped to get it out a bit too?

Lyra I second Hot's request to see a linky on FB!! That sounds exciting.

FudgeGate This may be my appetite talking but if I got fudge, chutney or jam for xmas I would be well chuffed. Also if it was from a rich person, the ingredients might be nicer [misses point].

My ideal present for christmas would be a hamper of grub actually, homemade or shop bought, I just love food. And our house is full of clutter so edible gifts are great for us!

I love your irreverent rants Pram and I'm sure folks would pipe up if they were unhappy.

My SIL once did the HM chutney gift thing. She made a hamper with it and some luxury cheese, crackers etc. She'd spent loads of time (and probably money) on the gifts. There was a little bit of the 'hark at me, so vintage and domestic goddess-y' but I did think it was a thoughtful gift. Unfortunately neither DH or I like chutney so it went in the church harvest festival box

I would be thrilled with fudge. Yum! A few Easters ago dhs mum made us all a hamper packed full of chocolate and fruit, it was the best present!

Does anyone remember Ron and Pat (th'usband's clients) who gave us the Mamas & Papas Moses basket and matching blankets and curtains? Well, their daughter is selling a Mamas & Paps walnut cot bed (no longer being made) which Pat & Ron have told us we can have for £40. I've seen the photo and it is gorgeous. We pick it up next Saturday

Ice, I hear you, sister. There's something so damned sanctimonious about it all. I don't know why these folks don't just make cookie dough shoes and sleep on cookie dough beds and drive cookie dough cars and be done with it. Show me a person who says they'd prefer a tupperwear box of brownies to a pair of cashmere socks and I'll show you a bleddy liar.

Pirates good point about clutter. Who really needs ornaments anyway? MIL

I'm a pretty ruthless declutterer - put some bits on eBay today. And I'm all for re-gifting, charity shops, etc. So I guess my ideal gifts would be things we need so would be buying anyway, food or small items. Or really posh Lancôme moisturiser not that Clinique rubbish. That would do.

BadlyWrittenPoem:

I know you think I'm a twat
So, look! I made you a hat

I hope it fits like a glove
It was made with remnants and love

I would have bought you a hat
But I'm a tight-arsed, hippy old twat.

I suppose a lot is to do with perception, ie do you as the gift recipient feel that the gift is thoughtful, cheapskate etc. And whether it's appropriate in the circumstances.

Pram, if someone gave you a Tupperware box of brownies as a thank you for looking after the cat then you'd probably be chuffed, but if it was your 40th from your sister it would be a bit meh, I guess?

I also defo remember you raving about some jam a fat lady client of your DP gave you so I reckon you think HM gifts are fine sometimes

LOL Pram.

But a hat probably wouldn't fit as I literally have a big head.

Quite right, Ice, some HM gifts are appropriate and kind. I always appreciate jam from morbidly obese people because they are clearly too fat to go out shopping for decent gifts. I also think they have done exceedingly well not to have eaten my gift before they've handed it over.

BadlyWrittenPoem:

How selfish to rubbish my hat
'snot my fault your head is so fat!

Now let me adjust it a bit
Ta-da! You're not such a tit.

I remember Pat and Ron, they sound lovely.

Tee hee!

lyra great news! link link link!

Happy anniversary maybe!

imeg I also think it'll be a really good thing to have a break between the appointments - take it easy

Also holly oaks has come on and I don't want to move the cat. Has it become shameless x midsomer murders or something ????

"Birmingham is one of the worst places in the developed world to bring up a child."

Really? REALLY? The whole city is shit because the child protection services are not up to scratch? What a stupid, badly thought out comment.

There are some great schools, some lovely areas and some real positives to the city and wider area. Ok, there is deprivation and some awful things have happened to children. But they happen in London, Bradford, Rochdale, etc too.

Feeling a bit at the media today.

Yes, Pram, XP never misses an opportunity to behave like an arse.

GoT: Someone spoilered the Ned bit for me which ruined it Poor Khal Drogo though. I think he was extremely sexy and I'm not usually into big muscular men. Something to do with the combo of his make-up, hair and general man-ness I think
I want to reach into the screen and strangle Joffrey Baratheon, the abusive, power-crazed little shit.

No links to the house yet, peeps. I think I've pushed my luck too far already with the jinxing gods this week. Once I've paid a holding deposit (won't have it till Friday at the earliest) and it's off the market, I'll post a link on FB. It's nothing special but feels spacious and cosy.

What's for dinner? I'm making a pasta bake with left over roast chicken, tinned tomatoes, Philadelphia and garlic. It looks a bit like puke (again) but should taste ok I reckon.

Pram - don't worry about not knowing what to say (I'm sure I'd be the same if it was the other way round).

When the baby arrives I think I'd rather people come up and talk to me/ask about it, regardless of what they say (unless it's actively negative or rude) rather than staying away because they're scared of saying the wrong thing.

Imeg, sorry I meant to say before that I'm sorry the news isn't better

also pasta bake here lyra - and I loved khal drogo

pram dp is very excited to meet you, I have relayed your poem to him

Lyra, Drogo has had me wet round the flaps, too. What on earth is that all about? I despise monosyllabic, muscular, pony-tailed breeze-block heads but Drogo makes me want to bounce up and down on his warrior cock and be flung across entire rocky landscapes in a most brutal manner. Joffrey! Such twattery! Your tea sounds yum. I'm having chippy chips with my cottage pie and veg. In fact, scrap the fucking veg..

Imeg, I do wish you peace. How is your husband doing with this latest scan news?

Moosey, please don't interrupt me with your frippery; I'm up to my elbows in home made urine-flavoured jam.