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Come one, come all ,to the countdown to Christmas 2019 Thread 1

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Mrsmadevans · 29/12/2018 18:32

Welcome to the first thread for the 2019 Christmas countdown m'dears Xmas Grin

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CrazyBaubles · 15/01/2019 20:03

MrsMad I have to say, every time you post about your sister she sounds worse. Why does she care what your parents friends brought back from their holiday for them or if people are calling them for a chat? Surely that's better than them being lonely with no friends to talk to?

I love your stash by the way! I bought cards from Wilko but I don't really like them 🙄
I've posted a pic. The dog / cat cards are for work and people I don't like very much, lthe red cards are for posting to cousins / aunts / uncles and the childish cards are for DHs class. I buy individual mum / Dad / sister cards too.
Wrapping paper stash is a bit big but never mind. I like to use several different patterns for people, I don't know why 🤷‍♀️

Fluffy double good news for you - well done on the trial win and Yay for your pre-op being arranged so quickly! Is it via NHS or private (before I say how amazing the NHS is)?

Neros I hope the interview went well🤞

Biddy When are you likely to hear who's on the short list?
I hope your team calmed down a little for you in the end!

Wheels Welcome back. Rest up and we'll be here when you feel up to posting 💐

I am 🤬 with my family today. Honestly, my auntie is so unwell, she is getting confused, sleeping for most of the day. She likes having visitors for short bursts but she needs to rest, she's deteriorating very quickly so how are my family reacting? By arguing about who gets to see her and huffing about lack of updates from her children 🤬.
Today I had to take time away from work to tell one relative that he is not to turn up under any circumstances today as visitors are being staggered throughout the day in order for her to rest in between and to give time for the palliative care team to visit - and he bloody argued with me to the point I lost my temper and told him if I have to leave work to stand guard at the door then it would be a row we may not come back from.
Have also had to point out to those annoyed at lack of updates that my cousins have much more important things to be handling than updating everyone. Cousin is now updating me and I am updating everyone but honestly - the selfishness is infuriating and so pointless as we're not focusing on what matters.

Sorry folks, I will stop ranting now. Even DH has suggested a bubble bath and a relaxing / involved film to distract me because I'm stressed this evening (which is also why I've unpacked some of my Christmas stash and took pics for you)

Come one, come all ,to the countdown to Christmas 2019 Thread 1
Come one, come all ,to the countdown to Christmas 2019 Thread 1
TheWoollybacksWife · 15/01/2019 20:38

Glad to hear you are out the other side of your op Wheelie. Hope you recover quickly.

MrsMad i have no words for your sister. You have the patience of a saint dealing with her Thanks

Fluffy are you having a nerve block as part of your op? I had one when I had my frozen shoulder fixed. It's a strange sensation - my left arm was flopping around for the rest of the day like a fish out of water 😂

I'm being very virtuous 😇 and trying to finish my knitting and crochet WIPs so I'm not on MN as much. I've finished and posted a blanket and some other bits for Woolly Hugs and finally finished the starburst blanket that I started in autumn last year. I think it was Crazy who asked for a photo. I'll add one tomorrow as I think I'm maxed out for today or you can look at the WIP thread in Arts and Crafts.

Christmas wise I bought some wrapping paper in the sale. 50p a roll - I bought 8 rolls of the holly print and a roll of Santa paper. I'll wrap the presents for the family party in the Santa paper and plan to wrap all the rest in the holly print with green or red velvet ribbon for maximum poncetastic effect.

Come one, come all ,to the countdown to Christmas 2019 Thread 1
NoWordForFluffy · 15/01/2019 21:02

Bloody hell, Crazy. Don't some people act in a crazy way when death is involved? I hope you’re OK. I’m glad your DH is looking after you.

I’m NHS for the shoulder, yes. The ‘urgent’ message was clearly passed down the chain! I’m not sure how long a pre-op is valid for, so I’ve no idea what the wait will be like after.

Woolly, yes, I’m having a nerve block. He said I may look like I’ve had a stroke due to a droopy face afterwards! Something to look forward to, eh? I must get on with teaching myself personal care with the wrong hand ASAP! 😂

Well done on getting some projects finished. I like your wrapping paper too. I think we have some like the holly one.

PhilomenaButterfly · 15/01/2019 21:06

DS2 went to Adventure, picked him up at 6, had lasagne and garlic pizza bread for supper, DS2 fell asleep in our bed at about 8.30, DD's going to bed now, doing wash, have laid out uniforms. 😋😴

TheWoollybacksWife · 15/01/2019 21:17

Good luck with that Fluffy. I could manage on the loo but needed DH to pull my kecks up for the first 2 days or so. Oh the glamour!

Crazy we had something similar when DM was dying. She only wanted her children and grandchildren to visit and we had to make sure her wishes were adhered to. My eldest sister was very good about contacting her friends and the extended family Thanks for you. Thank goodness your cousins have you to deal with the less sensitive people.

NoWordForFluffy · 15/01/2019 21:34

You really don't think about what type of things require two hands when you have both in action, Woolly! 😂

WheelchairWoes · 15/01/2019 21:52

Mrs Thank you! It is painful but feeling a little better daily! Feeling more perky today too

Crazy Thank you! I should hopefully be released tomorrow. I love those cards and wrappings though!

I'm so sorry your family is being so horrible about all this!

Woolly Thank you so much!

I had a CRAZY elderly roommate last night. Didn't get a wink of sleep she would talk to herself and then she'd get out of bed and send all the alarms off. Happened 8 times. She was 97 though and super sweet. On her way home now!

Jackanddarcie1 · 16/01/2019 00:19

Hi I am new here I have followed you all for a couple of years but haven’t had signed up for being nervous.
I absolutely love Christmas and actually get the mick taken out of me for being so organised (I am not really) I got my Christmas gift wrap in the sales and I am now saving with park.
I just wanted to say hi to you all ! Smile

TheWoollybacksWife · 16/01/2019 00:37

Star343Star

Welcome jackanddarcie. You'll find us all as organised/obsessed.

NoWordForFluffy · 16/01/2019 06:21

Morning!

It's my Thursday. Whoop!

I'm struggling to cool down after my exercise today, but it's warm for January so that's why. 🥵

Got to go soon. Back later!

Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 09:52

Crazy l so hope everything goes smoothly for your Aunt and your family. I think you are brilliant to take over the communication for your cousins sweetie ❤️
I like your cards too specially the red boxes the angels they are lovely 😘
Hope you are more relaxed today , everything is so stressful when this is happening 💐😍🤗

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 10:04

Am on my phone waiting for a space for my Mum to get her hearing aids repaired. So have to do little msgs sorry Everyone 😀
If l do long ones l lose them 😵🤬😂

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 10:11

Fluffy yay to your Thursday 😃 well done on the excercising !!🏅cooled down now l hope 🆒😂

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 10:13

Hi Jack and Darcie , welcome to our lovely group. Lovely names , l take it your DC names 😃

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 10:15

Wheelie ahh lovely to see you and you sound like you are doing really well sweetie, l am so pleased for you. Take care not to overdo it and it is lovely to see you here l can't tell you 😃💐😍🌟

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 10:33

Woolly well done on your WIP l am very impressed that you are digging in and getting on with it 💐 Champion!
My sister is absolutely hell , l don't like her but l love her . My Brother is awful too but l am very low contact with him. Amicable but arm's length😃
My sister and her DH are meeting my DDs for tea today. I have told my DDs not to get involved in this.
There is no need for them to get upset over it all.
Hopefully going to be called soon fingers crossed. Speak LTR . Have a great day everyone ❣️

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BiddyPop · 16/01/2019 10:45

Welcome JackieandDarcie - all Christmas nuts are welcome here!!

MrsMad I hope you are not too long waiting, and its good to see that you are protecting your DDs but still facilitating their relationships too. Keep on keeping on!!

Fluffy an even shorter week next week? Or will you have to do T-F instead to make up? But great news that the preparatory bits are moving ahead and hopefully it means you might get a cancellation slot at short notice.

Eeek, got a phonecall as I was doing this message - have to keep it to myself for another couple of hours,, but - I have got an interview!!! Made it through shortlisting!! Wonderful and scary news all at the same time. May be even more MIA for the next couple of weeks to prepare...

Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 11:13

Biddy thank you for your support 💐😍
Of course you have an interview you are Biddy!! You are held in very high esteem here and l can only imagine your workplace values you too m'dear! 😍🤗 Wishing you the very best of luck🍀🤞🌠🌟

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 11:16

Nero any news on the interview sweetie? Good luck 😍🤗🍀💐🤞🌠🌟

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Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 11:21

Yay 😊 they have finally finished the hearing aids!
We are off to Merthyr now across the Storey arms which is such a lovely run 🤗😀
Have a good day everyone 😘

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NoWordForFluffy · 16/01/2019 13:23

Congratulations, Biddy! Exciting!

And I'll just leave work early on Monday to go to the appt as it's at 5.30.

Mrs, enjoy the hearing aid pick up.

Wheelie, I hope you're recovering well. Flowers

Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 13:57

OMG Fluffy that is bad luck it's such a late appt 😚
If I had been early would they have had to pay you for medical leave? I am not at fait with how it works now. Hope they give you the time off but anyway it will be great to get it done asap 😃💐
Just managed to get 5 more rolls of the m&s paper l wanted so am otm yay. That was all l got and a curry from marks. DH loves their curries. Am popping the hearing aids back mum will be thrilled to have them back 😍🤩🤗.
Spk LTR hope your day is going well everyone 😀

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NoWordForFluffy · 16/01/2019 14:14

Oh, and I've definitely cooled down. It's bloody freezing out here. Being next to the Mersey is not a warm experience!

NoWordForFluffy · 16/01/2019 17:22

I asked for a late appt as it takes me over an hour to get from work and if I need to leave before 3.30 I have to take a half day. So They'll pay me for this, which is OK!

Well done on the paper from M&S.

We like curries, but make our own. I don't think we'd go back to curry houses / shop bought now actually.

Mrsmadevans · 16/01/2019 18:10

That is mean they make you take hols for appts for hospital l reckon but thinking about it I spose we were spoilt working in the hospital. You could always nip off the ward for any appts we had to attend so we were really lucky .
I used to make my own curries , l used to cook a lot more when l was in work tbh. I bet your curries are gorgeous 😋😋 😄
Just home from the parents, going to have a cuppa now. Have a Lovely evening everyone 😘

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