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Countdowners 2014

386 replies

Farrowandbawlbauls · 26/12/2013 18:31

Yes I know it's still Christmas 2013 for a few more days, but technically, the countdown started this morning.

So..Here we are again.

We will need:

Links to other threads about bargin hunting
Links to sales throughout the year
Links for decorations
Links for days out
Links for any good electrical sales
Links for budgeting
Links for really good gifts for men as they are generally the harest to buy for and grandparents/in laws.

There's no harm in starting a list now either for what you need to get next year, learning from this year and previous years.

The top of my list I must remember to write a card to SIL T&S, every single year they have sent a card and I've failed to send one in return for the 3rd year running now. Ditto Claire.

Must remember to buy crakers from M&S again, they were fantastic.

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Smilesandpiles · 07/11/2014 20:10

Nah.

I'd better start thinking.

SevenSwansASwimming · 07/11/2014 20:21

Sod it :o

Smilesandpiles · 07/11/2014 20:23

Oooh, lovely.

I was thinking..

Smilesandpilesofpresents.

What do you think?

SevenSwansASwimming · 07/11/2014 20:37

I like it, though I'd almost be tempted by smilesandpilesofreindeerpoo Wink

Smilesandpiles · 07/11/2014 20:41

lol

SmilesandPilesofMincePies?

I have to admit though, I'm liking the poo one.

SevenSwansASwimming · 07/11/2014 22:31

Sorry!

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 08/11/2014 11:01

The other one was too long Sad

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 08/11/2014 14:50

I had to pop to the shopping centre, as I was walking out, Boots were putting out a display..

£45 worth of Sanctuary stuff for less than half price so £22.

Better than that...

I had enough points on my card to pay for it! So it was FREE!!

MrsChristmasVamos · 08/11/2014 23:38

It's official !

It's nearly Christmas !

Hello All !

Haven't started any shopping - argh !

Time for Lists. Grin

MrsChristmasVamos · 08/11/2014 23:40

PS.

Have the bestest Christmassy ringtone though !

"holidays are coming, holidays are coming"

ChestyCoffin · 09/11/2014 19:29

Very impressive bargain hunting there smiles

Longtime no see, I know it's truly nearly christmas when you arrive Grin

Crappy day here, ChestyDog had a fit this morning. Pacing and fitting hasn't helped his poorly leg so limping badly again.
My legs hurt and knees burning, no ideas why?
Had a day on the sofa watching christmas movies with him looking pitiful
Sad

I'm a celeb starts next weekend

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 09/11/2014 19:35

Would the firework for days on end be partly to blame for the fitting Chesty?

Poor thing.

ChestyCoffin · 09/11/2014 19:36

It's ridiculous there still going tonight!

Eeeeek look>>> Xmas Grin

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 09/11/2014 19:42

OMG OMG OMG

When did that happen!

Xmas Grin Xmas Smile Xmas Angry Xmas Envy Xmas Hmm Xmas Shock Xmas Blush [ftardis] Xmas Wink
SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 09/11/2014 19:42

Dammit, the Tardis needs a hat!

ChestyCoffin · 09/11/2014 21:36

Noticed one on another thread Xmas Grin

SevenSwansASwimming · 10/11/2014 09:38

Yay Xmas Grin

Sorry to hear about ChestyDog Xmas Sad

MamaPizza · 10/11/2014 18:00

Christmas smileys you say? Xmas Grin

MamaPizza · 10/11/2014 18:01

Oooh, it works! Xmas Grin Xmas Grin Xmas Grin

I'm ridiculously busy, living room is starting to look beautiful, but soooo much to do.

Hola MrsVamos! Nice to see you again.

I'm panicking. Is it normal 5 weeks before a wedding? It's like I'm going to forget 1001 things.

ChestyCoffin · 11/11/2014 07:10

I'd say it's very normal mama

Have you got everything you need?
The times flying by!

Oh I hate having to get up for work, it's cold and dark Sad
Don't finish til 730 tonight either

Have a nice day all Thanks

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 11/11/2014 19:36

I don't know Mama, but it does sound like something I'd do.

I'm sure you'll have got everything organised and ready. Not long now!

Are you getting more excited as each day goes by?

Chesty, put the heating on for 1/2 hour before you are due to get up, it's a lot easier to get up to a warm room than it is to get out of a warm bed into a cold room and it actually works.

First thing you need to do is turn all the lights on in the house so you don't feel as though it's the middle of the night still. Flick them all on as you make your way downstairs to put the kettle on.

I got my Physics exam result back today, it's the mark I was aiming for!
I just need to repeat that another 5 times and I've got everything the Uni course is asking for.

MrsChristmasVamos · 14/11/2014 14:06

Hello lovelies ! Xmas Smile

Have started shopping but soooo unorganised this year.

I need to get a notebook for lists.

Not much else to report !

Hope you are all OK.

Mwah mwah mwah

ChestyCoffin · 14/11/2014 16:31

Hurrah hurrah it's Friday! That was a looong week!

Dark mornings are terrible smiles good tips though I shall try them.

Picked secret Santa today nice easy one Xmas Grin

Im plowing through my yankee candles ready for the birthday and christmas batch. Smelt the fig one in clintons, it's lovely.

mama how's the wedding planning going?

Nice festive name change seven Xmas Smile

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 14/11/2014 17:29

Heellllooo my fellow elves, how is everyone?

Mrs, Nice to see you again!

Chesty,

Well done on picking an easy recipient for your gift. There's nothing worse than trying to find something for someone who is hard to buy for and it has to be under a certain price. Urgh.

Mama, hope everything is nearly ready for the wedding!

Seven, where are you?

This week has been really hard going, but due to dog eared determination I've finished an assignment (it's taken me 11 solid hours). Just got homework, corsework, revision, exam and another assessment and driving test to do next week, I can't wait until next week is over with.

I'll have to get DD's birthday presents then, there's no time before then.

I've finally gone back to the gym after not being able to go since September. I've lost all my running times and can just about run 2k, JUST. I feel loads better for it though. Back on the healthy eating as I've not been eating well at all. Either complete crap or hardly anything and that HAS to stop.

DS has had another assessment recentely, they are still concerned about his weight because he's not putting it on enough. 1 more session and if it hasn't improved, he'll have to see a dietician on top of everything else because of his medication. Might have to let him eat more cheese and high fat foods for a while. As if my food bill wasn't high enough already!

DD has finally moved from baking cupcakes all day to baking bread and good lord is she good at it. Better than mine, and they weren't bad.

The best thing about this week though is....

I've seen the Coca-cola Truck Advert! It's CHRISTMAS!

SmilesandPilesOfPresents · 14/11/2014 17:57

OMG, it's the 14th of Novemeber and my neighbours are STILL at it with the poxy fireworks FFS.

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