Christmas Time Chitter Chat ~ Daily Thread

[Toulouse 0]

Gill: quite a night so it seems!

Oh Frannie, happy birthday to your OH!

[Frannie 0]

thanks Sophie... he's just now waking up... He's very happy to have a birthday. There was a time when we weren't sure he'd make 60!

[Toulouse 0]

Tell him to enjoy it, turning 60 is very special I think and considering it a milestone, very special!

[Zoonie 0]

Toulouse wrote:

Hi everyone; popping in for a real quick visit to wish you a happy new year!
I'm doing fine, finally found the drive to study (yay!!) (but still bit tired, those days wear me down, never understood why, since I don't do much)

Wishing you a Happy New Year too BG.
Sometimes staying around the house makes you tired. It always amazes me how quickly the time goes when I don't seem to have accomplished too much, and yet when you get up early and get out and about, you seem to get loads done and be invigorated.

You're right...it was quite an experience.
We don't even do camping as a rule!

Frannie wrote:

Public transportation - good because it reduces pollution and accidents.. bad because you are the mercy of their schedules or lack thereof. Glad now that you are safe and warm... really makes you appreciate your home, eh? And adds a little more compassion for the homeless

Yes, of late, you know how unreliable our trains have been - and to be fair, it galls us how unsympathetic or accommodating the staff are.

I have no idea how homeless people survive.
If you recall, we only took on Dennis because he was existing by himself in the wild.

Speaking of cats - there's been an enquiring about the youth...am having to be very strong-willed about letting him go
(although it is just an initial enquiry, not anything certain)
I have to reply to the email before we go out today.

[Frannie 0]

Socks is so cute.. I can see where he'd grow on you. Our newest cat - daughter's- has been so good...but my black cat just doesn't accept her. The good thing is, Daughter's cat sleeps in daughters room @ night. So our black one feels free to come out from the room she stays in all day long. There is still growling going on during daylight hours..

[Toulouse 0]

Zoonie wrote:

Wishing you a Happy New Year too BG.
Sometimes staying around the house makes you tired. It always amazes me how quickly the time goes when I don't seem to have accomplished too much, and yet when you get up early and get out and about, you seem to get loads done and be invigorated.

You're right...it was quite an experience.
We don't even do camping as a rule!

Eventually my sister invited herself and her BF, so we ended up cancelling our plans (we were going to celebrate NYE amongst the 4 of us - very chill and relaxing)... And looking back, we didn't have the best NYE (sister ended up crying several times, we don't know why, but it was such a drama the entire evening I hope this does not repeat itself next year). If you have read back, I told an entire story when I was really upset she invited herself and I was going to mention something to her about it, but I didn't eventually, I didn't want to ruin the evening and besides, why bother.

[Zoonie 0]

oh dear BG, no I haven't read back. I feel like we lost a couple of days what with going out early NYE and then being up all night...yesterday was a complete washout by the time we got home. I just had an hour's nap on the sofa, but felt unwell and worn out all day really.

Don't you find that NYE can either go entirely one way or the other? I think it's either a disappointment - or you have a great time...this year we managed both (to extremes!)

[Frannie 0]

will be back in a few.... can't get enough nicotine today, it seems... if anyone leaves, sorry I missed you

[Zoonie 0]

It's ok with me, am going to get ready shortly, but still drinking coffee and looking at hairstyles

[Frannie 0]

brrrrr am back. Sure can't stay out there long. Just checked the weather.com.. it's -12 feels like -19 with wind chill (c) No wonder!

[Frannie 0]

I need a haircut... drove past the other day and was too crowded... maybe today, since the holidays are over now. We undecorated yesterday, today just have to cart it all downstairs to the basement

[Frannie 0]

am going to go for a bit. Hope to see you all later.. Have a great day!

[Toulouse 0]

Zoonie wrote:

oh dear BG, no I haven't read back. I feel like we lost a couple of days what with going out early NYE and then being up all night...yesterday was a complete washout by the time we got home. I just had an hour's nap on the sofa, but felt unwell and worn out all day really.

Don't you find that NYE can either go entirely one way or the other? I think it's either a disappointment - or you have a great time...this year we managed both (to extremes!)

sorry, got distracted :blush3:
Well, on Wednesday she texted Mom really late to invite herself for NYE, so parents had to go through the rush to get more food and we had to cancel our plans (not that we planned much, but I intended to study - it's a day like every other day for me). She had a huge fight with her BF too, so she ran off a couple of times - which gave me the opportunity to talk to her BF - things are not looking good for them (he's reaching the final drop because of her latest behavior). It was a complete disappointment for us. And true, it's either really good or either really bad.

[Zoonie 0]

See you then Frannie, I just came back to reply/

I have far too much hair, I could grow my hair as an Olympic sport and win a medal every time!

Might not see you later, so enjoy your meal later xxx

Sounds like a lot of drama BG, and that your sis and her B/F really should split and get it over and done with.

[Zoonie 0]

I'd got distracted, watching this

[Toulouse 0]

See you later Frannie!

He was talking about a split up, but didn't want to throw away 6 years like it was nothing. He told me a couple of things that made me really amazed/astonished. I hope they get it sorted out anyways, but it's their business, not mine.

[Zoonie 0]

True, it's between them.

For myself I wouldn't see it as throwing years away though - those years were what they were for the time it lasted, and if it's not working out any more, then really they'd be best starting over.

Who knows, maybe splitting up might help them sort themselves out and later they might get back together and it would be better?

[Toulouse 0]

That movie is too funny!

I have no idea what would be best, but they have to get it sorted out - I just think my sister has a lot of issues she has to solve on her own (from the stories I heard and own experience with her behavior the last couple of months). It's because of the issues she's having, he's getting really tired of everything. And it's really a good guy, he tolerates much (that's my opinion).

[Zoonie 0]

aaah well, it'll work out somehow or another.

I have to go now BG, food shopping to do again *yawn*

Good luck with your studies, see you next time x

[Toulouse 0]

Have fun shopping (sales started here, so I'm not getting into town this weekend)!
See you later! x

[armellproctor 0]

hello everyone xoxo

[Naturemamma 0]

Hey!! I made it! My first time here at the new site!

[Lucky Strike 0]

welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mindyjoy 0]

Hi everyone! Virs, are you still around?

[armellproctor 0]

hello anyone home ??

[TanyaRC 0]

yoooo hoooooo...... anyone home ????

[Frannie 0]

Just got here... but on my way out to the frozen tundra so I can have a smoke ...will be back shortly

[Frannie 0]

back and no one about.. will check back later

[Zoonie 0]

Frozen there, frozen here too brrrrrr.

Good Morning from the UK *shivers*

[The Diva 0]

[b]hi folks, happy new year to you all xxxxx

i will try and stop by more often now that the madness of christmas is over xxx

[TanyaRC 0]

Hi all. Just wanted to stop by and leave a note. I will be out of town till the 6th. I didn't want you to worry when youdidn't see my smiling face around ..... lol

I don't need any help from the registry because I just won some 4999's ..
I will see you all when I get back..

[Toulouse 0]

Have a great time Tanya!

I'm off again, I finally have great motivation today (am going to the shops tomorrow as a reward for the hard work > saaaales! and because in the afternoon I'm starting with another course, so just need a tiny break away from it all)

[mimz 0]

hi everyone! been MIA because of the holidays. i've never felt fatter. i've been eating out everyday for the past few days. i miss home cooked food! hope everyone's doing well!

[Wish Fairy 0]

Hey Guys...anyone here ?
Just got back from the golf course (bbbbbrrrrrrrrrrr - freezing out there).

Hope you all had a great New Years ..

[Zoonie 0]

Absolutely freezing here Wish, don't think I've got right since NYE's adventure! Now shivering at the thought of you out on the golf course Brrrr.
We've been working and watching the FA Cup games.

Got racks of lamb in the oven, encrusted with a homemade curry paste, wonder what they will be like? (smells good)

[Toulouse 0]

I just discovered a new cooking programme on tv, called "Sweet Baby James". He makes nothing but British desserts *drool*

[armellproctor 0]

good morning everyone xox

[Zoonie 0]

TanyaRC wrote:

Hi all. Just wanted to stop by and leave a note. I will be out of town till the 6th. I didn't want you to worry when youdidn't see my smiling face around ..... lol

I don't need any help from the registry because I just won some 4999's ..
I will see you all when I get back..

Happy New Year Tan Tan, will miss you, but enjoy your belated hols!
x

mimz wrote:

hi everyone! been MIA because of the holidays. i've never felt fatter. i've been eating out everyday for the past few days. i miss home cooked food! hope everyone's doing well!

Mimz, totally misread your post as Never Felt Fitter Happy New Year!

Toulouse wrote:

I just discovered a new cooking programme on tv, called "Sweet Baby James". He makes nothing but British desserts *drool*

Oh yes, James Martin, he presents Saturday Kitchen, which we watch every Saturday morning

armellproctor wrote:

good morning everyone xox

Hello Armell, how are you? Happy Happy New Year!

[Toulouse 0]

armellproctor wrote:

good morning everyone xox

Hi Army! How are you?

Zoonie wrote:

Oh yes, James Martin, he presents Saturday Kitchen, which we watch every Saturday morning

I saw him make the most delish desserts, it made me drool lol. Glad I recorded the episode, I forgot the names already!

How are you today?

[DawnyDawn 0]

Hi Everyone

Happy New Year's greetings from freezing Stafford!!!

It seems an age since I checked in but we've had a really strange holidays ! Mostly but a little nothing major just I'm married into a very perculiar family and as per they can't carry on without a little drama; this time directed at me

So anyway, back to normal tomorrow and most of today has been spent getting ready for the return to work. I was going to take the decs down today, just to free up some time on Tuesday, but I lost my bottle and decided not to rist the wrath of the Christmas gremlins LOl.

Love and hugs to you Gill, I did read about your adventure on NYE and don't envy you that one little bit, hope you're thoroughly thawed and well rested since.

I'll catch up with you all soon.

xx

[armellproctor 0]

Hello to you both

[Zoonie 0]

Dawn!! Happy New Year my honey, sorry there was a bit of familial strife, we all get it one way or another hey? I lovess ya!

You saw? added insult to injury/our Oyster cards are now absolutely deplete of credit, gaaah they diddled us big time!



@BG James is a pastry chef by trade, he has a very sweet tooth. i think he has some recipe books out, or we can google his recipes?

[Toulouse 0]

Zoonie wrote:

@BG James is a pastry chef by trade, he has a very sweet tooth. i think he has some recipe books out, or we can google his recipes?

I have googled some recipes (Caramel banana shortbread, Apple and blueberry pie, lemon curd syllabub). Going to take a look if he has any books out 8)
Don't mind his sweet taste, I love nothing but sweet!

[DawnyDawn 0]

Zoonie wrote:

Dawn!! Happy New Year my honey, sorry there was a bit of familial strife, we all get it one way or another hey? I lovess ya!

You saw? added insult to injury/our Oyster cards are now absolutely deplete of credit, gaaah they diddled us big time!



@BG James is a pastry chef by trade, he has a very sweet tooth. i think he has some recipe books out, or we can google his recipes?

Yup, I saw it on your fb profile...Brrrrrrr! My time before last in London we used Oyster cards and tbh they cost more than if I'd have bought a weekend pass! We won't be using them again, everytime we changed trains it seemed we had to top them up...one big diddle if you ask me.

Yes, family!!! They really are a catty, nasty bunch and I try very hard to stay away from them but this tiem they really crossed the line. They don't realise that it's Bob that they're hurting in the end!?!?!
But hey ho, we'll press on.

James Martin...yum, yum! I loved him on Strictly too, wanted him to win, he worked so hard.

[armellproctor 0]

I am doing well thank you, i had a very quiet New Years Eve , my sister and hubbie came over and we watched what was supposed to be a scarey movie lol Another Blair witch type oh well it was fun to laugh at other than that nothing has changed here , I lost the chat but found you again lol
i am either very dumb or you all are really good at hiding lol
i hate how we only get to go up to 100

Hello Dawn , i have a new saying for Christmas lol
A lot of love
A lot of drama
a lot of clean up

[DawnyDawn 0]

I have to run folks, BOb just bought me a huge bowl of fresh fruit with Muller yoghurt....yes we're back on plan

See you all soon xx

[DawnyDawn 0]

armellproctor wrote:

I am doing well thank you, i had a very quiet New Years Eve , my sister and hubbie came over and we watched what was supposed to be a scarey movie lol Another Blair witch type oh well it was fun to laugh at other than that nothing has changed here , I lost the chat but found you again lol
i am either very dumb or you all are really good at hiding lol
i hate how we only get to go up to 100

Hello Dawn , i have a new saying for Christmas lol
A lot of love
A lot of drama
a lot of clean up

Good one Armell (hello hunny, I'm so rude) I'll keep that one in mind ready for next year.

I really have to go now though, sorry Imissed you xx

[Toulouse 0]

Dawn, I'm sorry your NY didn't turn out well!

Army, that saying is so true!

And we have a winner! I found some books on Amazon, and even here, in Dutch! (which makes it easier, because we use other... measurements?)

[armellproctor 0]

DawnyDawn wrote:

I have to run folks, BOb just bought me a huge bowl of fresh fruit with Muller yoghurt....yes we're back on plan

See you all soon xx

Take care enjoy your fruit xox

[Zoonie 0]

Och well, as they say, you can choose your friends, but not your family -
feel sorry for Bob though.

http://www.jamesmartinchef.co.uk/pc.asp?xpath=&xpathid=&lang=eng

have a look there too BG.


I'm on a wind-down, am still not quite back from all the job-changing drama, closely followed by Christmas and the horrendous NYE aftermath.

Normal service is waiting to be resumed