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What is the difference between snowmen and snow women? Snowballs! It’s countdown to Christmas thread 5!

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SideOrderofSprouts · 09/11/2017 23:23

45! ( from midnight. Three glasses of wine and a tub of pringles means I’m falling asleep!!)

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WreckTangled · 06/12/2017 06:57

Mrs they look really painful I agree, see if you can get the acyclovir tablets from the doctor.
They will work much quicker.

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 06/12/2017 07:04

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Soon be down to double figures!

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 06/12/2017 08:18

Ooh, MrsMad...ouchy indeed. I've no advice as don't get cold sores (no kissing me please! 😂), but it sounds like others know the best way forwards.

Gabe is too cute, Fridge!

DH got me some vodka-filled baubles yesterday, so I had a salted caramel one last night. Yummy indeed! Hard day at work yesterday and harder to come today. Yippee! #ironic

I've two days off Thurs and Fri. I'm going to come back to chaos!

BiddyPop · 06/12/2017 13:43

Oh MrsMad that does look sore. I hope the cream does its work quickly, and good to hear that your DF's surgery went well.

Fridge, I agree, Gabriel does look angelic - "who took all the chocolate icing? Not me, you must be thinking of someone else!"

You're all flying ahead with the decorating and wrapping. I love the sound of the white wire tree!

I managed to get the parcels for Canada wrapped last night (including sewing the final seams on all 3 crayon rolls as I had the machine out, and the final button onto 1 - so I can fill the other 2 for other DN's closer to home now too). So my plan over lunch is to get to the post office (last postage day tomorrow - I have more of a breather than usual!). And as I had to drive to a funeral en route to work this morning (train not an option), I have the car and was able to collect the package from the sorting office (customs duty due as it came from the US) and will empty under my desk later as well (it's like Santa's grotto under there! Xmas Grin).

FireflyGirl · 06/12/2017 13:59

MrsM I have no advice other than to slow down, but I might as well suggest you take up maypole dancing for all the help that is!, but you definitely have my sympathy! They look so sore! Glad to hear your dad's operation went well.

Gabriel definitely got into the Yule spirit, didn't he Fridge Xmas Grin

Are you planning to Pinterest for your roman armour, Woolly, and then draft it out of papier mache and sticky backed plastic, or have you been to Asda to root out their leftover cardboard boxes? Is that for his nativity outfit? whatever's wrong with a teatowel tied round their head!!

I'm loving the idea of having your own personal santa's grotto under the desk Biddy. Does it come complete with elves to do all the work as well?

BiddyPop · 06/12/2017 14:08

No elves Firefly, but there is a pair of PJs that will fit me and some extremely cosy looking slippers for DH that could do me nicely to snuggle up and pretend to be an elf in hibernation!!

FireflyGirl · 06/12/2017 18:07

Sounds like a plan!

I'm at the G4 carol concert tonight, can't wait. Setting off in 10 mins and leaving DH to do bedtime!! Thanks so much for the heads up on this, Minster.

CrazyBaubles · 06/12/2017 21:37

Biddy how big is your desk? Xmas Grin

Mrs I hope your lips are feeling ok? I thankfully don’t get cold sores but dsis suffers whenever she’s ill / tired / stressed.
Am very glad the op went well! The Gwent has a bad reputation but I’ve never had a problem there and they were great with dniece.
Now if you would like a drink, may I make the very classy suggestion of a straw so your lips don’t hurt?

Woolly how is your list going? Please tell me you’ve had more notice than a few days to get some armour ready??

Fridge that pic is so sweet.

I’m off work tomorrow so I have a few errands to run (need to buy dnephew his Christmas card, post all other cards, buy a nice bottle of red for SMIL and do a small food shop) then it’s Home for Christmas films and wrapping 🎄🎄

Ps pics of my tree have hopefully loaded with my post!

What is the difference between snowmen and snow women? Snowballs! It’s countdown to Christmas thread 5!
Mrsmadevans · 06/12/2017 23:28

Wreck thank you my dear, they (the cold sores) are making their way up my nose now , I have left it too late to go to the Gp I am afraid for the antivirals to work but I am going to the pharmacist tomoz to get some Lidocaine ointment for the pain if I can get it over the counter or ask their advice for something to take the soreness away.
Fluffs I don't kiss anyone or drink off the rims of cups because of the risk of infection and the pain , I use a straw lol!!I am like a leper lol!
Biddy thank you my dear , DF seems better today thank goodness, well done on getting the parcels off to Canada , JOB DONE!
Firefly thank you my dear, G4 Oh I think you will have loved that! I know I would have loved it .
CrazyBaubles Thank you my dear I so agree re the RGH they were excellent I could not fault them . Glad they were good to your DN too . I love those trees was looking at them today but I really cannot cram any more in this house !
Hope everyone is ok , take care all it is going to be very cold and icy the next few days so be careful , Thank you for your support re the horrid cold sores I so appreciate it really I do Xmas Smile

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 07/12/2017 00:03

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And my gorgeous, tall, clever, funny DS becomes An Adult today.

Ah ....... Xmas Grin

Happy Birthday Max

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 07/12/2017 05:36

Happy birthday, Max!

I'm off work. Therefore I'm awake nice and early. Sigh.

ChristmasAddict · 07/12/2017 07:17

Happy birthday Max!

I'm sorry about your cold sores Mrs they look very painful.

FridgeCut · 07/12/2017 07:40

Happy birthday max!!

TheWoollybacksWife · 07/12/2017 07:43

Happy birthday Max.

I hope the 70 family has a great day celebrating 🎉🎉

BiddyPop · 07/12/2017 08:58

Happy Birthday Max🎉

BiddyPop · 07/12/2017 14:06

OK, nothing got done last night as I had to go to the final meeting of the year for the other Cub pack in our Group. It was nice, if intimidating (as to how much they do and how little we do!).

This morning, I have done other admin jobs (ordering my parking permit for Q1, arranging a new script for DD, organizing a shopping list for DH (is there anything seasonal in Sainsbury's that I really should add to my list before I hit "send"? We won't get there again until late February!)). And Sorted admin for work things - approving leave requests and travel refunds and getting end of year jobs done.

I'm heading out to the postbox now with 1 letter - my intention is to check my cards tonight and try to get the first batch off tomorrow. The parcel to Canada went successfully - even if I had to re-do it in the post office itself (my box was too big so "parcel" not a "packet", a difference of over €40 on postage!!! I spent the €2.50 on the plastic envelope that took everything instead and postage was (still!) €18.50). At least it's a post office that I go to on an infrequent but regular enough basis so they recognize me and made the suggestion. I also have to get everything from the boot of my car smuggled in home sometime tonight - it's kinda full (it's only a Mini though) and I can't let either DH or DD see them.

My desk is, um, not so big really as I couldn't fit my knees under it the past couple of weeks, but I can mostly sit sideways on at the computer when I need to! Xmas Grin If I really wanted a sleep under it, I would have to curl up quite a lot.......

CrazyBaubles · 07/12/2017 15:46

Lol Biddy

Happy Birthday Max 🎈

I am feeling quite accomplished. I posted my cards and parcels this morning, have bought the last few bits and done a food shop (all with a wonky smile after my last dentist visit). Have now tidied my house, lit some nice candles, switched on all Christmas lights and will be settling down to some wrapping shortly. DH is out this evening so I have until 8pm I think 🎄🎄

SideOrderofSprouts · 07/12/2017 17:31

Happy birthday max!

We’re suppsoed to get snow showers tomorrow. Can’t wait as it really will feel festive

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WreckTangled · 07/12/2017 17:38

Happy birthday max!! I'm just at dds swimming lesson we had fun spotting all the Christmas lights on the way here Smile

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 07/12/2017 17:45

I went to DD's concert today. It was brilliant! How anyone can get 120 4 and 5 year olds to do a half hour performance is beyond me!

I didn't cry until they did some sign language to Away in a Manger. That tipped me over the edge!

FridgeCut · 07/12/2017 23:45

Aww I'd have sobbed too! Ours are Monday and Tuesday. DH and MIL are going Monday afternoon and I am going Tuesday evening.

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hoping for snow!!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 08/12/2017 00:19

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Fridge we'll have no premature number count downs on here
Peers over top of horn rimmed specs and taps the date

Xmas Grin

No Nativity plays here and DD is refusing to wear her Christmas Jumper next week Xmas Shock

HairsprayBabe · 08/12/2017 06:16

Are you sure she is yours 70 Xmas Grin

All my hamper bits are allll most done but I do keep adding things 😂 I can't help myself...

Also big news, I got offered yesterday a new job like my dream job, not sure how to hand in my notice I am miserable at my current place but I love my team so much... very conflicted...

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 08/12/2017 06:31

Wow, Hairspray, great news!

Just hand in a very calm written notice and be done with. It's a business transaction, not a marriage! 😁

We have DS' preschool concert today. He didn't join in much last year, but has been singing Christmas songs round the house so I'm more hopeful this year! Grin

FridgeCut · 08/12/2017 07:46

I know, I have no idea why I thought midnight had happened! I was working till 12.30.

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