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I’m dreaming of a cold Christmas! It’s countdown to Christmas thread 5!

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SideOrderofSprouts · 11/08/2018 16:32

Wooo!!

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Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 15:23

Not at all Fluffy but when does that stop us mwhahahahaa Xmas Grin

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 15:31

www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2694198_c000/novelty-wooden-christmas-lights-banner-175cm-multi
and these, sorry if l am getting on your nerves but l am enjoying myself Xmas Grin

WreckTangled · 17/08/2018 15:40

I have a wicker tree skirt. I got it from John Lewis about a year ago. It was reduced from about £40 to about £10. It's a bit of a bugger when trying to take the tree down though.

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 15:42

Wreck it looks lovely though l bet

NoWordForFluffy · 17/08/2018 16:03

I bought loads of paper from JL and M&S in their sales in Jan, so have no room or requirement for more! Sadly.

FurForksSake · 17/08/2018 16:04

He looks like he needs a wee!

FurForksSake · 17/08/2018 16:08

Every year I mean to look for a wicker tree skirt. Darn it.

I bought all of the paper papaerchase would sell me in the sale. I have shit tonnes. And I have all the santa paper and stocking presents at the back of my wardrobe waiting :)

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 16:16

lol @FUR

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 16:17

I have loads of paper too, still doesn't stop me coveting others Xmas Grin

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 16:18

I am insatiable Xmas Grin

ConstantlyCooking · 17/08/2018 16:31

Thank you to everyone. This is definitely the kindest board! DD is feeling happier today and has been looking at freshers events and accommodation. Thankfully, this was my last A level day as a parent! Just two sets of finals to negotiate 😖

ConstantlyCooking · 17/08/2018 16:34

Congratulations to Red.
I retrained as a teacher and love being at home with DC in the holidays. It is really nice as they get older because it is while we are watching box sets or doing things that they relax and chat.

CrazyBaubles · 17/08/2018 17:08

Mrsmad I had a look through the Matalan stuff, some of it is lovely. I have my heart set on the fairy lights plate & a throw (have attached pics)

How have I never come across a wicker tree skirt before? I keep saying I'm going to make a crochet one / sew one out of Christmas fabric but haven't but now I want a wicker one.

Constantly I'm another big believer in things working out the way they should in the end. My best friend is someone I met at uni who was meant to go somewhere completely different and family circumstances meant to she had to go through clearing. She ended up next door to me (15 years ago) and I only ended up there as I didn't get in to my first 2 choices.

Can I ask, how did you find your teacher training? I'm quite shy / hate doing presentations so figure I'd be no good but would love to get into it and I have been told by several people it would suit me (including DH who became a teacher in his 30s).

Redgreen congratulations! Term time only sounds amazing!

Well I am home from my holiday. Flight was nice and easy, I read most of the way home (am reading Wolf Hall and I'm engrossed) but I made time to organise my Christmas present ideas list / preliminary budget.
I am now avoiding the giant pile of washing and hobbling a little as I seem to have an infected mosquito bite right on the bottom of my foot 🙄

CrazyBaubles · 17/08/2018 18:39

I forgot to add the pics!

I’m dreaming of a cold Christmas! It’s countdown to Christmas thread 5!
I’m dreaming of a cold Christmas! It’s countdown to Christmas thread 5!
FurForksSake · 17/08/2018 18:59

OMG I need that plate. My matalan basket is getting heavy!

I watched slushy christmas movies this afternoon as I am poorly. A song for christmas and christmas in the smokies. I can recommend the smokies one for perfectly predictable christmas slush.

FireflyGirl · 17/08/2018 19:37

How did I miss mincing Mr Reindeer?

Congratulations on the new job, redgreen

Constantly I hope your DD is getting over her disappointment. We can all see the bigger picture, but it will be hard for her at first.

Hope your mozzie bite heals quickly, crazy!

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 17/08/2018 20:21

Mr Reindeer is definitely mincing! 😂😂😂😂😂

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 17/08/2018 20:31

Dropped DS2 off at Adventure, picked him up at 5, had chicken casserole for tea, DS2 was in bed for 8, DD will go at 10.10. 😋🍗😴

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 21:38

Evening all Xmas Grin
Crazy am loving the light plates too , the wicker tree skirt is lovely, am obsessed with it ever since l saw a Huntley & Palmer biscuit tin in the shape of a wicker basket on Bargain Hunt t'other day hope your foot is ok m'dear!
PSB the mincing reindeer must be called Prancer Xmas Grin
Fur, are you still feeling poorly m'dear aw bless Flowers ,my most slushy movie is the Christmas Shoes, OMG talk about sobbing. Have you seen it , so sad . The other one is the Christmas visitor , l made the mistake of buying them for my Mum she loves them Xmas Grin
Have a good night everyone Xmas Smile

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 17/08/2018 21:40

Mrs 😂😂😂😂😂

FurForksSake · 17/08/2018 21:43

I'll search those out next week :) my cold is morphing into a chest infection, truly rubbish. BUT it is the weekend so that's good. And Ocado brought lots of healthy food.

I am going to buy a prancer!!

Mrsmadevans · 17/08/2018 21:47

Hope your chest isn't too bad Fur . I like Prancer too he has a certain ...air about him Xmas Grin