ubereglu Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well, I received some lovely pressies and it ended up mostly being a 'joules' themed Christmas, (as in the brand), with my most useful pressies being from them. I got a lovely pair of leather knee high boots, some blue and cream striped wellies and a navy jacket. I guess you're thinking that's really expensive, but none of the items were full price! All in all those three presents cost £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 May I ask Seagazer what this nail machine is? I could do with a pamper sort of thing to cheer me up. Is it like a pink slider thing with stencil plates? If so, I once had one. I used my Tefal electric jam maker today & made 4 pos of cherry jam. It's brilliant & I am so pleased with that prezzie. I could go & do other stuff whilst making jam, instead of standing over a hot pan stirring. I shall have some on toast in the morning. I shall be having a few belated prezzies, as seeing my sister in law on Wednesday. She was in Cuba on holiday & we will exchange prezzies on Wednesday. Hubby gave her some hints before Xmas. I haven't a clue! We will also get a couple more chooks in a week or so, once we are over little Frenchie our Welsummer ( see stolen chicken thread). My best prezzie was my sister being pregnant, although she wasn't well yesterday & not too good today. Sicky - Poor love. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I got a wormery. Does anyone know if I can put the sawdust I use as coop bedding in it? Anna x I thought this was an apple press and was slightly disappointed, irrationally, that it wasn't. I thought a big square box was a lawn game. Turns out it was an apple press. I did very very well this Christmas and think my other half is an amazing gift giver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 OH and I didn't do presents for each other this year thanks to our joint family mobile bill being £1,000 last month OMG!!! Where have you been calling? Australia 24/7????? I thought my family mobile bill was bad enough at £150! Don't think I'll be moaning too much now It kinocked the wind out of my sail I can tell you! Daughter is working in France and hating it and rings me constantly to tell me! Actually we now just try to chat on MSN and ES seems to need to be in constant contact with his lovely girlfriend. On one day he did 89 texts. I've actually sat and watched him and its constantly going on. I blame blooming O2 for not ringing to tell us whats going on. We've now got him on unlimited texts. In the new year they are going to be paying part of their own bills. Craftyhunniepie the automatic nail thing is like a handheld thing with batteries that files your nails Its going nowhere near my fingernails - I might give my toenails a go but I predict it will stay in the drawer until I throw it away in a couple of years. I wouldn't mind but I asked for a little charm to go on my non-existent troll bracelet p.s. I should add that quite a bit of the bill was OH's work mobile bill (but the kids added up to about £500 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 maybe! I live on the outskirts though - near Tilehurst! xxxxxx the woman I'm thinking of lives half way between us... I'm on the outskirts too - the other side of town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 OH and I didn't do presents for each other this year thanks to our joint family mobile bill being £1,000 last month It knocked the wind out of my sail I can tell you! Daughter is working in France and hating it and rings me constantly to tell me! Actually we now just try to chat on MSN and ES seems to need to be in constant contact with his lovely girlfriend. On one day he did 89 texts. I've actually sat and watched him and its constantly going on. I blame blooming O2 for not ringing to tell us whats going on. We've now got him on unlimited texts. In the new year they are going to be paying part of their own bills. p.s. I should add that quite a bit of the bill was OH's work mobile bill (but the kids added up to about £500 ) Have you thought about using Skype? - it is free, easy to use and I chat to my son for free when he is abroad for months at a time. You can use it with a webcam or just use it as Messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I use skype to talk to my parents in Kosova. Or rather they ring my landline using their skype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Yes we have skype as well although it doesn't seem to work too well. She's due to go back on 5th Jan and keeps saying she won't go - part of me thinks 'oh well, it will be cheaper' but I don't mean that really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I got the complete Mrs Beetons cook books in a 'pantry box' Issey Miyake after shave Molton brown black pepper body wash Lots of Nigella cooking utensils/chopping board A massive glass vase Carol Klein's Cook your own veg A chicken fruit bowl and egg bowl Subscription to Country Living magazine Yankee candles and a solar powered shed light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Great gifts everyone I was given Renewal of my subscriptions to Practical Poultry and Home Farmer A red beret A throw for the bed, to put where the cat sleeps with muddy paws Books Wind up chicken and egg, although the egg has gone missing already Scented candles Tiny torch in the shape of a pig for my key ring. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Christian have you got pics of your fruit bowl? That sounds cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Here you go, sorry about the size Photobucket is playing up again ..and the smaller egg bowl (or plant pot holder as it now is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 how fantastic I can see this being the next omlet big thing cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I like the hcikens expression Christian! like it's laying an egg! that is a brilliant gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That is lovely Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Christian, I want them!! Any ideas on where they were from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 WOW. Really - mega wow. That's fantastic. Want. Can you share where they are from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Just read all your pressies. Great especialy Auntie Emma's good news. I get muddled up with what I had for Christmas and what's for my Birthday as thats on Christmas eve, so double pressie time for me. I got a great new Camera (birthday) and some lovley earrings to match a necklace he bought me last year off Mrcluck for Christmas. Lots of lovley bits and bobs like PJ's, socks, smellies, perfume and some lovley new wellies. My sister bought me a great big serving dish with chickens on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Oh how did i forget i got a gorilla pod too from my DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 WOW. Really - mega wow. That's fantastic. Want. Can you share where they are from? Well, the first chicken bowl is from my next door neighbour and the second one is from my Brother and SIL. Will try and find out where they came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have enough money for a new eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have enough money for a new eglu Congratulations What colour will you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 WOW. Really - mega wow. That's fantastic. Want. Can you share where they are from? Well, the first chicken bowl is from my next door neighbour and the second one is from my Brother and SIL. Will try and find out where they came from. GROAN. Are you collating jokes like that for next year's crackers, Christian?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Will try and find out where they came from. Not that I'm impatient but have you managed to find out yet Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Will try and find out where they came from. Not that I'm impatient but have you managed to find out yet Christian No sorry, next door is away and not back for a few days. Will text my SIL now. I'm on it, I promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
