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welcome to the countdown thread for 2017! 

As requested by our festive friend Saint  

 

72 sleeps to go and I've not saved a penny so I'm winging it this year! Quite apt, seeing as my theme this year is... 

Angels!  

 

i have bought a couple of gifts already and I've been working on my handmade cards today  

 

how are you lot faring? 

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Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:

 No, no, no Sainty - no spider videos!!!

 

Spiders are evil!!!

But it’s on a video 

I still don't trust it not to jump out the screen at me 

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:

 No, no, no Sainty - no spider videos!!!

 

Spiders are evil!!!

But it’s on a video 

I still don't trust it not to jump out the screen at me 

Rofl...wuss 

Baz
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:

 No, no, no Sainty - no spider videos!!!

 

Spiders are evil!!!

But it’s on a video 

I still don't trust it not to jump out the screen at me 

Rofl...wuss 

Guilty 

Yogi19
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

I've just finished gluing the hands on my angels arms, phew! I can't wait to just get to the wings, they're going to be fabulous 

 Remember to send me a pic for PB 

Yogi19
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

I've just finished gluing the hands on my angels arms, phew! I can't wait to just get to the wings, they're going to be fabulous 

We will want pics 

Baz
Yogi19 posted:
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

I've just finished gluing the hands on my angels arms, phew! I can't wait to just get to the wings, they're going to be fabulous 

 Remember to send me a pic for PB 

I'll do you one better- I'll make her one  

~Sparkling Summer~
Baz posted:
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

I've just finished gluing the hands on my angels arms, phew! I can't wait to just get to the wings, they're going to be fabulous 

We will want pics 

Absolutely  

ive made my prototype, I just need to figure out how to draw the face, and decide on hair detail. I'm thinking a touch of glitter here & there  

~Sparkling Summer~
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:
Yogi19 posted:
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

I've just finished gluing the hands on my angels arms, phew! I can't wait to just get to the wings, they're going to be fabulous 

 Remember to send me a pic for PB 

I'll do you one better- I'll make her one  

You know she will love it.

Yogi19

I might actually be more organised than you and Cinds this year Sweet!

 

Cards bought, paper bought, crackers bought, most presents bought, new fold down sofa bed bought (extra guests anticipated) ... need to buy theatre tickets for boxing day, then start cooking and freezing.

 

I just love it 

Rexi
Rexi posted:

I might actually be more organised than you and Cinds this year Sweet!

 

Cards bought, paper bought, crackers bought, most presents bought, new fold down sofa bed bought (extra guests anticipated) ... need to buy theatre tickets for boxing day, then start cooking and freezing.

 

I just love it 

 You put most of us to shame, Rexi

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:

I might actually be more organised than you and Cinds this year Sweet!

 

Cards bought, paper bought, crackers bought, most presents bought, new fold down sofa bed bought (extra guests anticipated) ... need to buy theatre tickets for boxing day, then start cooking and freezing.

 

I just love it 

 You put most of us to shame, Rexi

Pfft ... I’m just too mean to pay full price for anything ... I buy it all in the sales!

 

I do love the pre Christmas cooking though ... I will start in a few weeks

Rexi
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:

I might actually be more organised than you and Cinds this year Sweet!

 

Cards bought, paper bought, crackers bought, most presents bought, new fold down sofa bed bought (extra guests anticipated) ... need to buy theatre tickets for boxing day, then start cooking and freezing.

 

I just love it 

 You put most of us to shame, Rexi

Pfft ... I’m just too mean to pay full price for anything ... I buy it all in the sales!

 

I do love the pre Christmas cooking though ... I will start in a few weeks

 Good thinking

 

Do you bake your own Christmas cake? 

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:

I might actually be more organised than you and Cinds this year Sweet!

 

Cards bought, paper bought, crackers bought, most presents bought, new fold down sofa bed bought (extra guests anticipated) ... need to buy theatre tickets for boxing day, then start cooking and freezing.

 

I just love it 

 You put most of us to shame, Rexi

Pfft ... I’m just too mean to pay full price for anything ... I buy it all in the sales!

 

I do love the pre Christmas cooking though ... I will start in a few weeks

 Good thinking

 

Do you bake your own Christmas cake? 

Yup! Bit worried about it this year though ... I made a rich fruit cake for an occassion in June ... it didn’t get eaten, so I froze it and it’s gonna become my Christmass cake. I’m thinking if I drizzle enough brandy over it it will be okay!

Rexi
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:

I might actually be more organised than you and Cinds this year Sweet!

 

Cards bought, paper bought, crackers bought, most presents bought, new fold down sofa bed bought (extra guests anticipated) ... need to buy theatre tickets for boxing day, then start cooking and freezing.

 

I just love it 

 You put most of us to shame, Rexi

Pfft ... I’m just too mean to pay full price for anything ... I buy it all in the sales!

 

I do love the pre Christmas cooking though ... I will start in a few weeks

 Good thinking

 

Do you bake your own Christmas cake? 

Yup! Bit worried about it this year though ... I made a rich fruit cake for an occassion in June ... it didn’t get eaten, so I froze it and it’s gonna become my Christmass cake. I’m thinking if I drizzle enough brandy over it it will be okay!

It should be fine.

Yogi19
Saint posted:

So the spider present isn't a good one

I thought it would be sooo useful 

The present is very useful , it's just the video of a spider which scares the life out of me (I didn't click on it) 

Yogi19
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

It should be fine.

Thanks Delia Yogi ... I shall let you know x

 

I checked with hubby and he says, make sure it's thoroughly defrosted, put some holes in it with a skewer, add the brandy and it will be fine.

If he's wrong, I'll happily whack him on your behalf.

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

It should be fine.

Thanks Delia Yogi ... I shall let you know x

 

I checked with hubby and he says, make sure it's thoroughly defrosted, put some holes in it with a skewer, add the brandy and it will be fine.

If he's wrong, I'll happily whack him on your behalf.

I’m almost tempted to say it’s rubbish if you promise to take pics of the whacking, and post them (so long as no husbands were harmed in tne makings of this thread etc) !!

Rexi
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

It should be fine.

Thanks Delia Yogi ... I shall let you know x

 

I checked with hubby and he says, make sure it's thoroughly defrosted, put some holes in it with a skewer, add the brandy and it will be fine.

If he's wrong, I'll happily whack him on your behalf.

I’m almost tempted to say it’s rubbish if you promise to take pics of the whacking, and post them (so long as no husbands were harmed in tne makings of this thread etc) !!

Rexi posted:
Baz posted:

Only two months to go ....so get your sprouts boiling folks  

No sprouts yet ...  but my Jamie get ahead  Christmas gravy is residing in my freezer as we speak!

You put the rest of us to shame.

Yogi19
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

Mmmmmm gravy 😍 I LOVE Christmas food, especially m&s party food! 

~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

It's almost November 🎅🏻🤶🏻🎶🎄

 

Yogi19
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

It's almost November 🎅🏻🤶🏻🎶🎄

And now it is 😂😂❄️☃️⛄️🎉🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄🎄🎄and just cos I’m in a good mood 🦒🦒🦒🦒😂😂😂💚💛❤️

Baz

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Baz
Baz posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

 

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Attagirl

Rexi
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

That’s gonna be a hard task Yogi  

Moonie
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Attagirl

I thought you might approve 

Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

That’s gonna be a hard task Yogi  

You aren’t kidding, Moonie!

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Attagirl

I thought you might approve 

Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

That’s gonna be a hard task Yogi  

You aren’t kidding, Moonie!

I remember when my nephew and niece where small. We had to resort to leaving  gifts with our neighbours

Moonie
Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Attagirl

I thought you might approve 

Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

That’s gonna be a hard task Yogi  

You aren’t kidding, Moonie!

I remember when my nephew and niece where small. We had to resort to leaving  gifts with our neighbours

As PB and BB stay on sleepovers and have taken over one spare room, and use my other spare room as their toy room, we had to resort to keeping their Christmas gifts up in the loft last year.

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Rexi posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

Attagirl

I thought you might approve 

Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

Hubby and I have been to buy what hubby refer to as “dry goods” for Christmas.

I now have two big boxes of foodstuff and I need to find somewhere to plank it, out of sight of the grandchildren.

That’s gonna be a hard task Yogi  

You aren’t kidding, Moonie!

I remember when my nephew and niece where small. We had to resort to leaving  gifts with our neighbours

As PB and BB stay on sleepovers and have taken over one spare room, and use my other spare room as their toy room, we had to resort to keeping their Christmas gifts up in the loft last year.

That sounds like a great plan to me assuming the little ones aren’t into mountain climbing

Moonie

I’ve finally made plans to go Xmas shopping! 🎅🏻🤶🏻🛍 😵😁 I think everyone’s getting things like fluffy socks & bath bombs this year, but please feel free to offer some suggestions below... lol 

~Sparkling Summer~
~Sweet Sequins & Sparkles~ posted:

I’ve finally made plans to go Xmas shopping! 🎅🏻🤶🏻🛍 😵😁 I think everyone’s getting things like fluffy socks & bath bombs this year, but please feel free to offer some suggestions below... lol 

Fluffy socks and bath bombs sound good to me Sweet ...only 43 sleeps  to go....and lots of Xmas adverts and movies on tv 

Baz
Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

lol Moonie, BB is a bit of a climber but he can’t reach the loft hatch yet 

Don't tempt fate Yogi

 If the loft ladder was down, he’d be up there like a shot

Yogi19
Yogi19 posted:
Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

lol Moonie, BB is a bit of a climber but he can’t reach the loft hatch yet 

Don't tempt fate Yogi

 If the loft ladder was down, he’d be up there like a shot

Knew it

Moonie
Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:
Moonie posted:
Yogi19 posted:

lol Moonie, BB is a bit of a climber but he can’t reach the loft hatch yet 

Don't tempt fate Yogi

 If the loft ladder was down, he’d be up there like a shot

Knew it

Yogi19

I've bought cards, most of the presents, baked three Christmas cakes, two are decorated now. On with my second batch of Christmas Pudding flavour vodka, bought some gorgeous little gingerbread house glass bottles to decant it in to for gifts. Probably will have the tree up by Friday next week as we're having a bit of a bash for Mr Cinds 50th birthday.  Then come the following Monday our house will descend in to chaos for a while as I have bought Mr Cinds a Golden Retriever for his birthday.  He doesn't know about it, but we have already discussed at length about getting a new addition & were waiting until the house was finished. Can't wait to see how Angus & Gloria react to a pesky pup 

Cinds
Cinds posted:

I've bought cards, most of the presents, baked three Christmas cakes, two are decorated now. On with my second batch of Christmas Pudding flavour vodka, bought some gorgeous little gingerbread house glass bottles to decant it in to for gifts. Probably will have the tree up by Friday next week as we're having a bit of a bash for Mr Cinds 50th birthday.  Then come the following Monday our house will descend in to chaos for a while as I have bought Mr Cinds a Golden Retriever for his birthday.  He doesn't know about it, but we have already discussed at length about getting a new addition & were waiting until the house was finished. Can't wait to see how Angus & Gloria react to a pesky pup 

Gosh you’ve been busy Cinds Do you think the tree will survive the puppy though 

Baz

Haha only time will tell.  I maybe should have bought one of those you hang off the ceiling for this year.

She's a proper minx.  The girl who I've bought her off keeps sending me videos & photographs. There's 9 puppies but only one has learned how to climb the pen walls like a ladder to make an escape, guess who that one is going to belong to?  

I've bought a stuffed toy dog that I've been leaving around the house when Mr C isn't in to see how the other 2 react.  Gloria will have a sniff & lie next to it, but Angus keeps picking it up & taking it away.

Cinds
Cinds posted:

Haha only time will tell.  I maybe should have bought one of those you hang off the ceiling for this year.

She's a proper minx.  The girl who I've bought her off keeps sending me videos & photographs. There's 9 puppies but only one has learned how to climb the pen walls like a ladder to make an escape, guess who that one is going to belong to?  

I've bought a stuffed toy dog that I've been leaving around the house when Mr C isn't in to see how the other 2 react.  Gloria will have a sniff & lie next to it, but Angus keeps picking it up & taking it away.

Awwwww  Sounds like you have an interesting few weeks coming up Cinds  

Baz

Jolly ho-ho-ho help required for Xmas

 

I'm looking for 2 CD's of music - Xmas music

Do you have a suggestion?

I want one CD of classic choir Christmas songs.

And another of classic Christmas songs by the likes of Bing Crosby (but it doesn't have to be by anyone famous)

Just wondering if you had a favourite CD you swear by each year?

Saint
Last edited by Saint

I did used to have a Now that’s what I call Christmas cd that I used to put on when we were all decorating the tree ...but a) I haven’t played  a CD for years ....and b) as there is only Mr B and I nowadays get just has to put up with me singing carols and Xmas songs  hth 

Baz

I’ve made a fabulous chestnut and cashew roast today. Main course for my veggie daughter on Christmas day, stuffing for hubby, who eats poultry, but no meat.

 

I made a little bit extra and we just ate it for dins  ... mmmm, might become veggie meself!

Rexi
Rexi posted:

I’ve made a fabulous chestnut and cashew roast today. Main course for my veggie daughter on Christmas day, stuffing for hubby, who eats poultry, but no meat.

 

I made a little bit extra and we just ate it for dins  ... mmmm, might become veggie meself!

You are clever 

Moonie
Rexi posted:

I’ve made a fabulous chestnut and cashew roast today. Main course for my veggie daughter on Christmas day, stuffing for hubby, who eats poultry, but no meat.

 

I made a little bit extra and we just ate it for dins  ... mmmm, might become veggie meself!

  nice

 

I've bought some lil bags of mixed spices and gonna boil some with cider to make Spiced apple cider - it's amazing !!!

Saint
Saint posted:
Rexi posted:

I’ve made a fabulous chestnut and cashew roast today. Main course for my veggie daughter on Christmas day, stuffing for hubby, who eats poultry, but no meat.

 

I made a little bit extra and we just ate it for dins  ... mmmm, might become veggie meself!

  nice

 

I've bought some lil bags of mixed spices and gonna boil some with cider to make Spiced apple cider - it's amazing !!!

Send me a bottle down for crimbo please Sainty

Moonie
Cinds posted:

I've bought cards, most of the presents, baked three Christmas cakes, two are decorated now. On with my second batch of Christmas Pudding flavour vodka, bought some gorgeous little gingerbread house glass bottles to decant it in to for gifts. Probably will have the tree up by Friday next week as we're having a bit of a bash for Mr Cinds 50th birthday.  Then come the following Monday our house will descend in to chaos for a while as I have bought Mr Cinds a Golden Retriever for his birthday.  He doesn't know about it, but we have already discussed at length about getting a new addition & were waiting until the house was finished. Can't wait to see how Angus & Gloria react to a pesky pup 

@Cinds Good to see you 

Ooh, a new pup (especially a Golden Retriever) is so exciting.

Angus and Gloria will soon put the pup in his/her place if s/he gets too boisterous. 

Yogi19
Moonie posted:
Saint posted:
Rexi posted:

I’ve made a fabulous chestnut and cashew roast today. Main course for my veggie daughter on Christmas day, stuffing for hubby, who eats poultry, but no meat.

 

I made a little bit extra and we just ate it for dins  ... mmmm, might become veggie meself!

  nice

 

I've bought some lil bags of mixed spices and gonna boil some with cider to make Spiced apple cider - it's amazing !!!

Send me a bottle down for crimbo please Sainty

It can be ruddy powerful and gives a warm glow like ReddyBrek.

I should make a batch - but has to be heated for it to taste best

Saint
Saint posted:
Moonie posted:
Saint posted:
Rexi posted:

I’ve made a fabulous chestnut and cashew roast today. Main course for my veggie daughter on Christmas day, stuffing for hubby, who eats poultry, but no meat.

 

I made a little bit extra and we just ate it for dins  ... mmmm, might become veggie meself!

  nice

 

I've bought some lil bags of mixed spices and gonna boil some with cider to make Spiced apple cider - it's amazing !!!

Send me a bottle down for crimbo please Sainty

It can be ruddy powerful and gives a warm glow like ReddyBrek.

I should make a batch - but has to be heated for it to taste best

I wouldn’t expect it to be anything else 

Moonie

 

As you know I (Enthusiastic Contrafibularities) do not really do, like the whole X-mas thing, but I saw these and thought of Sweet.

 

They are banners for your Facebook page - hopefully you have a Facebook page. 

 

 

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities

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