Guest Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 just spent the day at Cheshire Oaks and am utterly exhausted! Bought some Molton Brown stuff for my mum and SIL Some M&S long sleeved T shirts for my BIL A nice M&S Jumper come sweatshirt for my FIL A Jamie Oliver flavour shaker for my MIL A lovely ceramic fondue set for our friends An ELC pop up dragon game for their DS1 Have ordered (on the net) a small baby Moulin Roty baby hen for their DS2 Also ordered that larger Felicie Hen in the frock for my niece, I knew as soon as I saw her that she was the one Got some silly eggs cups and egg timer for my sis and her BF. In the end we went for these http://www.storehouse.ie/shop/images/EggCupsPackg%5B1%5D.jpg with a matching egg timer. Will also give them some of the girls' eggs to go with it They are very cute and very silly, just what we wanted An outfit for me for Christmas day from Roman Originals. DH bought a book called 'The Allotment Book' which cost far less than my outfit so now I feel terribly guilty Got the creme brulee torch we were after. Got lots of nice treats at Julian Graves; cashew nuts, bombay mix, chocolate covered Brazil nuts, marzipan fruits, mulled wine spice bags, beetroot and parsnips crisps, little white choc and macadamia nut cookies. Tried some crocs on and they just swamped my feet, far too wide Even had time for a drink and a mince tart at costa coffee! I think that was everything? After listing it all like that, I can see why I am so whacked! Not much more to do now, just my dad's present and DH's, the wrapping paper and cards (getting BHWT cards or trying to as their web site won't let me order them but have pm'd Buffie for help!) Decided to get their cards for obvious reasons but also to promote the BHWT amongst my friends, family and the neighbours Always makes me laugh when you get cards from the neighbours that say "To all at number 12 from all at number 7" etc, etc This time I'm putting all the girls' names on our cards too! That'll bamboozle "all at number 7"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Gosh Poet, well done, your credit card must be worn out Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm exhausted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm exhausted Me too! *goes off to get medicinal glass of Sloe Gin, and have a lie down* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Gosh Poet, well done, your credit card must be worn out Tessa well, we stuck to a strict budget but when you add it all up, I daren't look! Thank god we don't have pay council tax in jan and feb! (not sure if other councils do the same but ours divide the tax by 10 which means we 2 free months which should just about cover most of it- well, I can kid myself ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I went to Meadowhell today. I bought a pair of grape coloured Crocs for Him Indoors to surprise me with on Christmas Day! And some more Yankee Candles. The Sparkling Angel one is divine. Christmas Shopping well underway. Just the youngest boy to buy for. He is one of those refreshing types who never wants anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Thank god we don't have pay council tax in jan and feb! (not sure if other councils do the same but ours divide the tax by 10 which means we 2 free months which should just about cover most of it- well, I can kid myself ) Our free months are Feb/March, rather annoyingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 And some more Yankee Candles. The Sparkling Angel one is divine. Egluntine, Yankee Candles appear to feature quite frequently on your shopping lists these days, you're not addicted are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 My mother called earlier to say that she'd spent all day at the Hell on Earth that is Milton Keynes shopping centre I loathe shopping centres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm not doing too bad with my Xmas shopping. Mum - Cotton Candy Cayman crocs, 16 assorted jibbitz, Vivienne Westwood (good copy) earrings & a Butler & Wilson dorothy shoes brooch. Hubby - Axle Winter Camo Crocs, need something else for him yet Sister - Horse riding yard /mucker / splasher boots, also need something from Next for her BIL - Dressing gown & bench beanie hat SIL - Cotton candy caymans & assorted jibbitz SIL's OH - Georgie Wellies FIL - A new Pipe & bowling bag for his bowls (bless him) Dad - need to find a nice sweatshirt & he wants some aftershave too. Friend - Thortons Choccies Other friend - Silver & gemstone earrings, hand knitted scarf & dark chocolates Cat - Special flavoured bag of IAMS & new pet blanket! - She had a pet electric blanket last year!!!! So - I'm pretty much sorted really. I love wrapping prezzies!!!! I've asked Santa for a BHWT fleece this year & jute bag, oh & anything from the Omlet shop - as well as about 4 different styles of crocs!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 ....goes off to google "jibbitz" ......comes back, good grief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Poet, the little badge type things that people put in crocs. you can get flowers and fish and hearts and things I have a sort of bird that could sort of pass for a chicken if you looked really quickly and shut both eyes cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Claret wrote: I loathe shopping centres Me too Claret. Most women I know love them. Give me a car boot sale anyday or preferably servants to do my shopping for me Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 And some more Yankee Candles. The Sparkling Angel one is divine. Egluntine, Yankee Candles appear to feature quite frequently on your shopping lists these days, you're not addicted are you I am and I'm holding Christian entirely responsible!! You must try them.....they are absolutely lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I have a sort of bird that could sort of pass for a chicken if you looked really quickly and shut both eyes Riding past on a galloping horse. In fog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Claret wrote: I loathe shopping centres Me too Claret. Most women I know love them. Give me a car boot sale anyday or preferably servants to do my shopping for me Tessa Sorry, did I give you the impression I like shopping? I loathe it with a passion which is why we went to Cheshire Oaks, to get it all over and done with in one day in one place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I am and I'm holding Christian entirely responsible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 You must try them.....they are absolutely lovely. I have..... see my "my addiction" thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Yankee candles were on QVC last night at 11pm. I bet you can still find them on their website. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Yankee candles were on QVC last night at 11pm. I bet you can still find them on their website. Emma.x Ooh ta...will go and have a dekko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 NOOOOOO! Don't look, there are 5 pages of yankee candles! I refuse to take the blame this time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Claret wrote: I loathe shopping centres Me too Claret. Most women I know love them. Give me a car boot sale anyday or preferably servants to do my shopping for me Tessa Sorry it's a pet hate of mine - I prefer individual shops where possible. I just hate the obscene 'rush to worship at the altar of consumerism' that Christmas has become.. and I'm not even religious myself. I love getting things for other people, but just don't understand the need to spend sooo much. Sorry to rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 One of you will have to bring along a Yankee candle next time we meet up so I can see what they smell like. Last Christmas, Phil gave me an Aveda Shampure candle - it is divine and I only light it on special occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 NOOOOOO! Don't look, there are 5 pages of yankee candles! Very tempting prices!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 *scuttles off to take a look* I may be some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
