Thread 24 -the one with a shitting flamingo

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Thanks @GoblinDaughter for the title

It’s nearly December, Father Christmas is busy putting the final touches to his toys on the workshop and we are busy elves preparing for a somewhat different Christmas this year.

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Yes my airpods from Aldi arrived last Sunday @chocoholicmumma

@WeAreTheWeirdosMister I agree with SpamIAm.

Let her 'buy' one of the presents you already have, then either give them the money, or put it in savings for them (my DS is only 5 and wouldn't know what to do with cash if he was given it).

I got the star wars lego from Aldi, despatch email on the 2nd but Hermes haven't updated the tracking yet - still just says 'expected'. I'm getting nervous even though I know there's delays with deliveries everywhere

@Elpheba

Not strictly Christmas but I need some bargainous greetings card- realised with so few shop trips this year I’ve heavily run down my at home stock of birthday cards/new home cards etc. I used to stock up in paper chase but they’ve closed permanently in my nearest city 😭 where do people get bargainous but still nice cards??

Dunelm have a really lovely selection. I’ve bought enough for a couple of years worth of birthdays/occasions as they were so nice.

@keeganface have you opened the snack surprise box? Would you mind saying what's in it?

I've hidden it upstairs at the moment but will try take a picture tomorrow if I get a chance. It contains Danish snacks. A old drink, chocolate, sweets and savoury snacks.

This popped up in my inbox, it’s one of those subscriptions where you have to remember to cancel after you get the introductory offer.

@sunnyday1976 off topic but was York busy? We are hoping to visit probably the Monday before Christmas.

My Aldi order was despatched on 1st and it arrived today. I got the airpods. They come via Hermes and they are at least 3 days delivery atm.

@IggyAce it wasn't today, but it was absolutely chucking it down!! Not heard from anyone what's it's like in a 'normal' day, sorry. Apparently it's really busy on weekend evenings with people going to see the Christmas lights. Hope you have a good day if you visit!

I have had so many deliveries the past few days. I’ve also recently moved house so it’s been ordered for the house, on top of the presents. I’ve accidentally ordered two pc monitors . I didn’t even realise! That’ll be another return I’m doing .

I got home to find a courier had left a parcel in our wheelie bin. The bin was empty and I couldn’t reach the parcel without actually getting into the bin or tipping it up, I ended up using a spatula and a wooden spoon from the kitchen to grab it.

The package was some bits from Toys for £1 which was recommended on here. I was extremely impressed with the actual toys, they look much more expensive than £1.

[quote WeAreTheWeirdosMister]@WillSantaBeComingToTown MIL has asked us to buy them presents! And I have so many toys and sweets already for them.

I am thinking maybe a subscription or something to 'do', (what I dont know) unless this thread comes up with an idea I haven't thought of 🤞[/quote]
Could you give the presents you have bought for your MIL and give cash yourself?

@sunnyday1976 thank you. The plan all been well is to arrive late afternoon grab a hot chocolate and wander round looking at the lights. I’ll also pop into Betty’s for treats & Yorkshire soap company.

The Entertainer has the Elf board game in stock for £8
Home Bargains has Jane Asher cinnamon bun kits for around £1.50

Thanks for the Beer52 offer @OrigamiPenguinArmy
Just ordered for my stepdad as a little extra gift.

@Scout2016 I'll happily use the first code if someone hasn't already thank you

[quote msssm]@Scout2016 I'll happily use the first code if someone hasn't already thank you [/quote]
Ah too late it was already redeemed. Thank you anyway

I know some of you have made the cinnamon buns from the baked in kit, has anyone used a dairy free milk with it?

@WeAreTheWeirdosMister how about putting some of the money together and buying a projector they'll all get use out of. We got one from Amazon for around £80, don't know what came over me as I normally wouldn't buy something like that, but we've loved it over lockdown watching movies on it all together. We just project it on to the wall, so no fancy screens or anything.

Or buy subscription to things like Spotify/Netflix/Disney+

@Chocolateteabag thanks for that - there seems to be quite a few problems with charging so I'm a bit concerned.

Everything I've done has gone wrong-stuff delivered here instead of recipient in another country. Delays of ds much anticipated knife & today instead of the fragrance oils from the white company they've sent me pyjamas 🙄

I wish they'd all keep us updated with estimated delivery dates. Off to chase eufy now....

@BeaLola

Harry Potter advent calendars and Wands are reduced on the Scottish National Trust website

Thank you. I picked up a Harry Potter wand half price for DD and a free cow for my dog

@ZIGGY911

My Aldi order was despatched on 1st and it arrived today. I got the airpods. They come via Hermes and they are at least 3 days delivery atm.

Fingers crossed mine will turn up over the weekend

@wheretheresahill thanks for the Cadbury info, have joined but the queue is full at the moment, about right! I'll try later

Can someone please remind me which of the tape dispensers got rave reviews on here last year? Mine has just had a slight accident so I'm in the market for a new one!