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January has lasted for about 5 months so far...has it not ended yet?! It's Countdown to Christmas 2020, Thread 2!

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NoWordForFluffy · 23/01/2020 19:49

Oops.

I failed to notice we had completed thread 1!

So, better late than never, thread 2! Xmas Grin

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CrazyBaubles · 05/02/2020 10:58

Fluffy I've jus googled the Heritage Church cross stitch. It looks lovely but fiddly - can't wait to see it finished.

I want to work on a Bothy Threads Highland Cow one next if I ever finish my beach one but need to find it at a reasonable price first.

Woolly I love the smell of mastic. My dad is a tradesman though and spent my childhood making / fitting Windows & doors so mastic smells comforting / like home to me 😊

MrsMad another one here who's happy for your mum and even happier that it's annoying your sister!

I'm in work and my concentration is a bit rubbish. I got given a project yesterday but my other one (and my actual job) are ongoing so I'm a bit overwhelmed.
I'm just making a cuppa then I'm going to give myself 30 mins to write a to do list and prioritise it - I always feel so much better when I have a plan!

NoWordForFluffy · 05/02/2020 13:55

I use the attached as a speed test. It works well.

PJ, how did your call to Virgin go?

Mrs, enjoy your day out. 😁

Crazy, have you tried eBay? That's where I got my Heritage ones (I got 2 for less than the price of 1 on there).

Sorry work is rubbish. How did your to do list go?

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Mrsmadevans · 05/02/2020 16:44

Fanny . Love Derek too he's like our friend lol , still miss Jamie but he has gone to where the money is can't blame him currently in China working for China Global Television Network. I hope he doesn't get the Coronavirus Shock
Crazy ahh you poor thing, bloody work is a right pita sometimes Flowers thank you re Mum she is so happy Smile
Fluffy thank you m'dear, have had a look and our speed is good l would say thankfully, atm it is 32.7 Grin
Goldcliff cold but gorgeous we sat in the cold sun listening to the birds and l could feel the woes lifting Smile
Sausages , mash & peas for tea good old staple Grin Dh fave Smile
Am just off to make a cuppa , put the heating on the nights are lighter and it's lovely Smile

PJMasksGhekko · 05/02/2020 20:01

There has been a fault apparently fluffy, but he sent a boost signal anyway, Ds 2 obviously doesn't want lagging when playing Fifa Grin

Hope everyone has had a good day, Dh is in agony with an infection in his mouth, the antibiotics have not touched it so far, so he's got to ring back tomorrow if no better.

We had a Makkie d's Mrs, DD1 had netball until 5, so thought it was quicker, but not cheaper!!

Mrsmadevans · 05/02/2020 20:11

PJ your poor DH Flowers my Dh is a martyr to his mouth, seriously he can't even eat a damn hand cooked crisp and he has a mouth full of ulcers Hmm l use that antiseptic spray Difflam and IGLU PASTE IT is brilliant . Hope he is better soon m'dear , Mackkie D's lovely for a change PJ Grin
We are going to watch Silent Witness now the 2 episodes together Grin
Have a good evening everyone Smile

CrazyBaubles · 05/02/2020 20:14

Fluffy my to do list is done and I'm very proud of it. I wrote a master list then printed off the next 3 months worth of my calendar. I've booked meetings when I know I have the time and each meeting has a mini to do list attached so I know the deadlines for my tasks along the way I may also have colour coded the tasks and meetings according to if they relate to project 1, project 2 or my actual job Blush

I'm going to peruse eBay this evening because I've looked everywhere except there!

Flouncy I've seen similar highland cow stuff but I'm really taken with the cross stitch, it's so cute (pic attached).

MrsMad we've had lovely weather today haven't we? Bright, cloudless but freezing 🥶
Also, I'm so annoyed that football got in the way of Silent Witness part 2. I usually watch them together so waited until last night, watched part 1 then realised part 2 wasn't on until tonight 🤬

I'm home from a last minute invite to my DMs for tea. Im so happy - dnephew stood on his own without holding on for the first time ever! He did it for a while before any of us twigged and I don't think he realised what he was doing but it's so exciting. His physio is obviously working really well 😁

CrazyBaubles · 05/02/2020 20:31

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Mrsmadevans · 05/02/2020 20:55

Crazy that is wonderful your D nephew standing you must be over the moon, you all must be, bless him Flowers
Well done on the task list l am vere impressed! Smile
I like to watch the 2 Silent Witness episodes together l can't bear a break in them Grin
Lovely cross stitch too good luck with Ebay Smile
It's been a beautiful day here just lovely Smile

Mrsmadevans · 05/02/2020 21:27

Tell you what it's a good Silent Witness tonight Grin

PJMasksGhekko · 05/02/2020 21:59

Aww Crazy, how lovely your nephew standing on his own, and an awesome cross stitch!!

Haven't watched silent witness for along time mrs.

I'll update tomorrow on the tooth saga, it's been going on for a while now bless him.

NoWordForFluffy · 06/02/2020 06:23

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Morning!

Brilliant news, Crazy. I'm so glad he's coming on well!

PJ, DH had a persistent tooth infection last year. I hope your DH is recovered soon.

Mrs, it was good, but I easily predicted the ending as soon as he found what he did. I called it straight away (even without my glasses on!).

It feels cold here today judging by the indoor temp. I shall find out soon.

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NoWordForFluffy · 06/02/2020 07:20

It's not that cold here. No frost at all and definitely no frozen bins.

It says 'feels like' -1° but while it's chilly, I don't think it's that bad (I did have to run home for something though, then walk fast to the station, so the warming effect of that probably masked it!).

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PJMasksGhekko · 06/02/2020 07:52

We have frost too, make the most of this weather, the weekend is meant to be bad.

Going Lidl shopping today, DD1 likes the mini cucumbers from there Grin

NoWordForFluffy · 06/02/2020 07:53

Definitely cold there, flouncy!

Being coastal assists here, we don't get many hard frosts really.

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Mrsmadevans · 06/02/2020 18:17

Afternoon everyone Smile
Fanny, we have a frosty 2 door red ford fiesta too! l love it she is so lovely to drive Smile
Fluffy l didn't know whodunnit Grin l do sometimes but not last night Grin
Very frosty here , minus 1 this morning BRRR!
Didn't have chance to post this morning had to go to Mum's and get her sorted , when we got there the fridge has started to drip water on the floor so it needed defrosting , she still has an ice box in her fridge, so l did that and washed the kitchen floor then dropped her off at Bob's Hmm
We went for a lovely ride over the Storey arms to Merthyr then , this pic is literally what it is like there it is absolutely beautiful Smile
www.flickr.com/photos/thenickyroberts/14876793684/

Went to TKMAXX for several pressies , twin christening gifts & a couple of birthday presents for another set of twins for their first birthday . I bought a lovely book each and a little tech toy for them all .
www.vtech.co.uk/product/detail/17246/Toot_Toot_Friends_Kingdom_Archer_Archie 3;99 x 4 assorted
www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/books/childrens/picture-books/Pip-and-Posy-The-Little-Puddle-Axel-Scheffler-9780857630780
2;99 x 4 assorted
They are lovely l am over the moon with them Smile
Hope everyone had a great day , everyone must be busy no one has posted much !! Grin

Mrsmadevans · 06/02/2020 18:21

Afternoon everyone Smile
Fanny, we have a frosty 2 door red ford fiesta too! l love it she is so lovely to drive Smile
Fluffy l didn't know whodunnit Grin l do sometimes but not last night Grin
Very frosty here , minus 1 this morning BRRR!
Didn't have chance to post this morning had to go to Mum's and get her sorted , when we got there the fridge has started to drip water on the floor so it needed defrosting , she still has an ice box in her fridge, so l did that and washed the kitchen floor then dropped her off at Bob's Hmm
We went for a lovely ride over the Storey arms to Merthyr then , this pic is literally what it is like there it is absolutely beautiful Smile
www.flickr.com/photos/thenickyroberts/14876793684/

Went to TKMAXX for several pressies , twin christening gifts & a couple of birthday presents for another set of twins for their first birthday . I bought a lovely book each and a little tech toy for them all .
www.vtech.co.uk/product/detail/17246/Toot_Toot_Friends_Kingdom_Archer_Archie 3;99 x 4 assorted
www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/books/childrens/picture-books/Pip-and-Posy-The-Little-Puddle-Axel-Scheffler-9780857630780
2;99 x 4 assorted
They are lovely l am over the moon with them Smile
Hope everyone had a great day , everyone must be busy no one has posted much !! Grin

Mrsmadevans · 06/02/2020 18:22

Afternoon everyone Smile
Fanny, we have a frosty 2 door red ford fiesta too! l love it she is so lovely to drive Smile
Fluffy l didn't know whodunnit Grin l do sometimes but not last night Grin
Very frosty here , minus 1 this morning BRRR!
Didn't have chance to post this morning had to go to Mum's and get her sorted , when we got there the fridge has started to drip water on the floor so it needed defrosting , she still has an ice box in her fridge, so l did that and washed the kitchen floor then dropped her off at Bob's Hmm
We went for a lovely ride over the Storey arms to Merthyr then , this pic is literally what it is like there it is absolutely beautiful Smile
www.flickr.com/photos/thenickyroberts/14876793684/

Went to TKMAXX for several pressies , twin christening gifts & a couple of birthday presents for another set of twins for their first birthday . I bought a lovely book each and a little tech toy for them all .
www.vtech.co.uk/product/detail/17246/Toot_Toot_Friends_Kingdom_Archer_Archie 3;99 x 4 assorted
www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/books/childrens/picture-books/Pip-and-Posy-The-Little-Puddle-Axel-Scheffler-9780857630780
2;99 x 4 assorted
They are lovely l am over the moon with them Smile
Hope everyone had a great day , everyone must be busy no one has posted much !! Grin

PJMasksGhekko · 06/02/2020 18:57

Mrs you are repeating yourself Grin

flouncyfanny · 06/02/2020 19:38

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whydoesitalwayshappentome · 06/02/2020 19:47

Evening everybody. Hope everyone is OK. I am so tired from all this learning new stuff and gallivanting all over the county I think my brain might be dissolving.

flouncyfanny · 06/02/2020 19:53

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