Christian Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 2. made your own sloe gin (you can get Gordons from the supermarket) 5. wrapped your parcels in brown paper with dried fruits (buy cheap paper in the sales in January - much more colourful!) Have you been spying on me Mel?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 At last I am feeling Christmassy Last few presents are waiting to be wrapped up and finally finished writing the cards. Only 2 more days at work and then off until the 4th Jan......YIPPEEEE Tomorrow we are allowed to take board games into work as we have finished all the cleaning Wednesday is the dreaded Chrisatmas works lunch Roll on 2pm Wednesday afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 We've got a week of christmas parties for the children, and various Christmas do's for chookiehubbie, so the festive feeling is here in bucket loads! Last week was the Christmas concerts at school, and all the presents have been wrapped and hidden, ready for Christmas Day. Caitlins excitement is infectious, and with every carol service, nativity play and Christmas card, her enthusiasm for the season increases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Aahh, bless. She's at a lovely age to really enjoy the magic of Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 2. made your own sloe gin (you can get Gordons from the supermarket) 5. wrapped your parcels in brown paper with dried fruits (buy cheap paper in the sales in January - much more colourful!) Have you been spying on me Mel?? Yup Us Mods see EVERYTHING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 *quickly closes all the blinds* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 ....the blinds won't stop us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Nope, we are all-seeing!!!!! Be 'frayed', be very 'frayed'.......... Andrew, get those pink stilletoes off now! you can't wear them for washing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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One Man Banned Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 ..........Andrew, get those pink stilletoes off now! you can't wear them for washing up! Wrong house Claret! - I don't wash up - that's what the dishwasher and Joe are for, I mean really - think of my hands - don't you know what washing up does to them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Aha - A boy after my own heart Well sort of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I mean really - think of my hands - don't you know what washing up does to them ! That's what marigolds are for Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 and other halfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 My tree isn't up yet! Most other things done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 My parents havent even bought their tree yet I think my mother likes to send my father out last minute just to punish him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I finished work yesterday and off until 2nd january. Yippee Tree done, most pressies wrapped, "some" cards sent so feeling very festive now. However, ten for Christmas dinner, and not done a thing about it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Get everyone to bring something - the potatoes / veggies / pudding / wine etc and then it wont be so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Great idea, I love doing roast tatties, parsnips etc, so will do that and ask everyone else to bring along a dish. Otherwise they don't get a foot over the threshold!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 well you shouldnt be the only one doing all the work - make sure they help with clearing up too (or use paper plates ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I like your suggestions. Very very much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Oh this is just what I needed. Motivation has gone out the window. I watche Nigella last night and went felt a sudden panic as our house is nothing like that. Anyway, I feel christmassy too. I am going to work from the kitchen up and try to get order. I hoped I could teach daisie to iron, clean loo's and make all my home made stuff but sadly that just hasn't happened. I did make my cake but yet to ice, no idea what to do so will look on the forum. I did do brown recycled paper so chuffed there. I did go to great lengths to source good meat, happy about that too. I have a cupboacrd full of booze So more than happy about that. Should I just open a bottle sit down and forget my woes I can do that later better face the house of hell and mess but it's a lovely time of year and so nice to pop on here for a giggle. Mel join me for a not domestic goddess party, while they are all making their own cranberry sauce BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I'll join in too Buffie - I've been tooo busy working to be prepared - going to start tonight though with a massive clean and some baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 You're more thasn welcome Clare BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I've got 3 bottles of vodka, one bottle of gin and two bottles of scotch in the office at the moment if anyone wants a drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I'll be there in about, ermmm....... 3 hours!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...