**Woohoo !! It's Christmas Day **

[mandymouse]

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I can't believe that it's only 6 months since my last Christmas thread closed. Once again, this year is flying by ~ and that in only 6 months time it will be Christmas again. I know that a few of you have started Christmas shopping (I've only got my Secret Santa pressie from my last trip to WDW).

What are the big 'must haves' this year. I haven't got a clue what my girls will be after this year, at 16 & 14 they'll probably want the dosh.

I will refresh this thread each month to drive you bonkers and remind you to start your shopping early ~ even though you'll be wanting to shop for suntan lotion :rotfl:

Can I take this opportunity to be the first to wish you all a very ...

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Santa Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

p.s. also here's my ticker till I put my Christmas tree up at the end of November :rotfl2:


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[karentan]

i cant believe its almost july, let alone 6 months til xmas, where on earth did the year go??? :rotfl: for your xmas countdown!

[CustardTart]

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I was only reviewing the contents of my Christmas prezzie cupboard yesterday! :thumbsup2 Looking forward to adding to it over the coming months...

Actually I'm a little upset that I'll be in Spain and will miss QVCs "Xmas in July" extravaganza...

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[Minniespal]

:faint:

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

:eek:

[Richard Bruvofetc]

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Can I take this opportunity to be the first to wish you all a very ...

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Santa Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif


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...and a Happy New Year

[wils]

Oh Mandy :hug:

Don't know where the year is going :lmao:

[jen_uk]

Just think in about 9 weeks the Xmas stuff will be back in the shops!! Where has the year gone? :confused3

[natalielongstaff]

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

we havn't had any summer yet !! its still peeing down here :sad2:

[mandymouse]

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

we havn't had any summer yet !! its still peeing down here :sad2:

I know, but doesn't it feel like Autumn ? :santa:

[irongirlof12]

no:scared1: no:scared1: no:scared1: not xmas talk already, has summer been and gone???:rotfl:

[pokemon_master]

....Hold the Phone, there's More! :rotfl:

Remember last Christmas where I posted a Link everyday for you all? Well, whilst it wasn't as big as I thought it could be, I've Still got the Links and so will be occasionally Posting a Link for you all to Enjoy. That way it won't all be about a Man's Least Favorite Topic.. Shopping.. :rotfl:

Here is my Example.. You can tell I'm still in a Doctor Who Mood.. :lmao: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/games/graske/geoip/host.shtml

Enjoy. :thumbsup2

Signing Off, Mandy's Little Helper. http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/19.gif

[wilma-bride]

Christmas is cancelled in our house this year - bah humbug :rotfl2:

[jockey]

Merry Christmas Mandy!:rotfl2:

[Lizzy Lemon]

That was my first thought this morning Mandy and then I thought of you.

Also I'm over halfway to my next birthday!!!! Nearer to 47 than 46!

[Chilly]

That means it is also 6 months 3 days to my birthday.

[T16GEM]

WOOOHOOO!! This time in 6 months I will be on the plane to WDW!!! YAY!!

[vampslayer]

I work for a large card shop so christmas cards and gifts will be turning up any day now and going out on the shop floor around the last week of August. nickyprincess:

[Goofysmate]

better search through the cd's for the christmas ones.:yay: :yay: :yay:
Ho Ho Ho :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:
Never been wishes happy christmas so early but i love it, makes me smile
Jingle bells
jingle bells
jingle all the way
you all know the rest :lmao:

[saratogagirl]

Mandy Merry Chritmas, I will look forward to your posts this year, the nearer it gets, the nearer it is to me getting on the plane !

[DisneyJo]

I wasn't on the DIS this time last year and thought all the Christmas rumours about you weren't true Mandy, looks like I was wrong :lmao: Can't wait for your updates :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

I'm so pleased so see so many positive replies, I really thought, and secretly looked forward to, there being more groans :rotfl2: :sad2:

Mandy :santa:

[vampslayer]

I love christmas as much as my DH loves world of warcraft, A LOT !!!princess:

[TotallyAngelic]

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Not the "C" word - please do not do this to me - as a founder member of the KCIDS (Keep Christmas in December Society) I just don't think I can cope with this revelation! We haven't even had a decent summer yet (she says hopefully!)

(secretly though , I am for the first time ever feeling less stressed about the whole "C" thing, as for the first time ever I have been secreting away £20 a week, so I will not have to indulge in my usual serious credit card abuse when the dreaded time comes!)

[pokemon_master]

I'm so pleased so see so many positive replies, I really thought, and secretly looked forward to, there being more groans :rotfl2: :sad2:

Mandy :santa:

Oh No, Why must we be constantly be reminded of Christmastime... :sad2: Just WHY. Any Person who celebrates Christmas that much should be buried with a piece of holly straight through his/her heart..

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(Was that Good Enough?? :lmao: )

Mandy's Little Helper http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

[KayleeUK]

Mandy

I did chuckle to myself about your post!

[Goofysmate]

Mandy your not alone thinking about christmas. :rotfl:
I was looking at a shopping channel & they are selling christmas decoupage cards & other bits to do with christmas.:santa: :upsidedow :upsidedow :santa:

[Alexander!!!]

Ive got a wedding and a house to save for once I get back from DisneyWorld, so its Disney Pencils all round in my household this chrimbo!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[florida sun]

Now I know I was away when you started this hon, and I also know that you know it wouldnt be the same unless I moaned about it, so that said, NO NO NO NO NO its far too early for Christmas, thank you.:rotfl2:

[Alexander!!!]

Now I know I was away when you started this hon, and I also know that you know it wouldnt be the same unless I moaned about it, so that said, NO NO NO NO NO its far too early for Christmas, thank you.:rotfl2:

It cant be too early, we've already had the longest day so its getting darker from here on in :cool2:

[pokemon_master]

Well, with Doctor Who Over now I get to focus on getting Back to my Elf Duties (that and my Big Brother Watching.. :lmao: ). So you'll be seeing a bit more of me now.. :goodvibes

Speaking of Doctor Who, this Year's Christmas Special is called Voyage of the Damned. Memorise this name; It may crop up closer towards Christmastime. :thumbsup2

OK, no More Talk of Doctor Who From me.. Unless, of course, Cybermen Helmets become the Christmas Number one toy again.. :lmao:

Mandy's (Time Travelling) Helper.. http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

[Alexander!!!]

I prefer Torchwood but hellooooo!!!??? KYLIE MINOGUE???!!!!!:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

[arieljasmine]

Hurrah :yay: Happy Christmas, Mandy! People keep telling me that they don't know where this year has gone, and I say, "yes, it's nearly Christmas!" No one except me has been amused by this comment so far.....

Laur's princess:

[fizz13]

Wowee I knew this thread would be coming soon and yet every year I shake my head in my hand, i'm happy for you Mandy really but I just want my summer please:rotfl:

Just for you: Happy blah Christmas blah, bah humbug blah blah blah;)

[jns]

Not the "C" word - please do not do this to me - as a founder member of the KCIDS (Keep Christmas in December Society)

Can I join this Society too Please :lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl: and this is just for Mandy :confused3 :confused3
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[Laurafoster]

WooHoo!! party:

Ive already got my list of what i want to buy people sorted!! Havent actually got the presents yet though! Im hoping to get lots of those when im out in WDW!!

[KayleeUK]

I must admit I do have a Christmas list written!

[Flump]

This is my first time posting on the Community Board and I am so glad to find other people that are as nuts about Christmas as me.:yay:

Jo (Flump)

[Laurafoster]

This is my first time posting on the Community Board and I am so glad to find other people that are as nuts about Christmas as me.:yay:

Jo (Flump)

No one more so than Mandy :goodvibes

I'll bet she has a countdown started from Jan :lmao:

[Netty]

I must admit I do have a Christmas list written!

:eek:

[lostinwonderland]

Weee, I love christmass!!

I love buying Christmas presents for people as much as I love receiving them! I just love the whole togetherness and everything about it!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Minniespal]

I must admit I do have a Christmas list written!

Me too ~ So that I can pick things up on my travels:woohoo:

[CustardTart]

This is my first time posting on the Community Board and I am so glad to find other people that are as nuts about Christmas as me.:yay:

Jo (Flump)

Welcome Jo! :wave:

Nice to have another crazy Christmas crack-pot amongst us! :santa: :crazy: :santa:

I have a list and quite few pressies already stored away in the spare bedroom. The only problem with buying gifts early is that I invariably 'lose' one or two along the way! :confused3 I don't know how/why it happens but every year something goes astray - last year it was a pair of gorgeous (and expensive) 9ct gold smoky quartz cufflinks for my DH! :sad2: Hopefully they'll turn up for this year - fingers crossed... ;)

[mandymouse]

I must admit I do have a Christmas list written!

OMG, I've only just noticed this. I think I need to go and have a lie down :faint: :faint: :faint: ;)

Welcome to all those that are joining our Christmas thread for the first time :)

Mandy :santa:

[KayleeUK]

See I am a good girl Mand :)

[florida sun]

Chestnuts roasting on a open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose.....Oh my I think its catching, or Ive had a funny turn:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[KayleeUK]

LOL - do you have your tree up yet Sue ;)

[mandymouse]

Hey !! Nobody thought of me on Wednesday or realised that it's ...

5 MONTHS 'TIL CHRISTMAS

Has anyone bought anything over the last month ? I didn't buy any pressies while I was away, though I did get a couple of Disney Cruise Line tree decorations

Mandy :santa:

[KayleeUK]

No one noticed it was only 5 months, thank goodness we have you to remind us ;) LOL!!!

[florida sun]

What a shame noone noticed:rolleyes: , I cant believe I missed bumping this thread, what was I thinking.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mushumadness]

its 4 months today till we go to wdw

and 6 months until our wedding day

[Strommie]

Only 5 months away and I haven't bought a single pressie yet. I feel the pressure building :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

Although I haven't actually bought a present I do know what I'm going to get everyone;)

[BRobson]

The kida have just got hold of the new Argos book so a list is being made as we speak.


I did but some Christmas ornaments at DLP. Very cute :)

[mandymouse]

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Yay !! It's only 4 months till the big day. So has anybody bought anything ? or started their Christmas lists? Yesterday I went to the Trafford Centre and I bought a lovely black dress, I'm not sure if it's going be for the Christmas parties or whether to keep it nice for dinner at Palo on my Cruise next Summer (here's a piccie of it)

http://www.wallis-fashion.com/wcsstore/Wallis//images/catalog/154541001_normal.jpg

Mandy :santa:

[cherjp]

I have already started my xmas shopping :santa: :santa:

[CustardTart]

Gorgeous dress, Mandy! :goodvibes Where's it from, if you don't mind me asking?

I will be starting making my Christmas cards over the next couple of weeks as I bought a gorgeous kit from QVC yesterday. I'm also doing rather well with my pressies! :thumbsup2

[hildasmuriel]

I have already started my xmas shopping :santa: :santa:

Not only started buying, but have wrapped loads already. The other afternoon we put "It's a Wonderful Life" on the DVD and watched while my daughter and I wrapped up a pile of prezzies. :santa:

[natalielongstaff]

that is a lovely dress Mandy :) will you wear it to the dis meet in october :woohoo:

[topaz_onyx]

How much shopping have you done so far?

[mandymouse]

Gorgeous dress, Mandy! :goodvibes Where's it from, if you don't mind me asking?

Not at all Karen, it's from Wallis

I wrapped up a pile of prezzies. :santa:

Blimey, I am impressed :thumbsup2

that is a lovely dress Mandy :) will you wear it to the dis meet in october :woohoo:

No Nat, I think I'll be safer in trousers or cropped trousers, just in case I fall over due to excess alcohol :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

How much shopping have you done so far?

All I have got is my Secret Santa Christmas pressie, I haven't bought a thing for the family - and I haven't got a clue what the girls want this year

Mandy :santa:

[topaz_onyx]

Mine normally doesn't get done till November ;)

[KayleeUK]

No Nat, I think I'll be safer in trousers or cropped trousers, just in case I fall over due to excess alcohol :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Mandy :santa:

Oh my, am I going to have to hold you up !!!!! LOL!!

Gorgeous dress Mandy :)

[natalielongstaff]

Oh my, am I going to have to hold you up !!!!! LOL!!


oh this is going to be so much fun :lmao:

[pokemon_master]

I've Missed these Reminders of How many Days/Weeks/Months till Christmas! Quite Frankly because all the Elves are still on Vacation! But, as august becomes September, the Elf College becomes busy with Fresh Elves (and the occasional Midget looking for a Christmas Job.. :rotfl2: ) All Ready to learn the basics of Elfery.. It's a Busy time, apart from the Big Winter Months..

My gift for you this time is a Special Diploma from the Elf Academy. May they help you with whatever Academic ideas you will be faced with come the Summer break..

http://www.northpole.com/Academy/Awards/

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[Minniespal]

Lovely dress Mandy:thumbsup2

[arieljasmine]

That's a beautiful dress, Mandy :goodvibes

I have bought part of my Secret Santa present, but that's it, I'm afraid. I can feel some shopping coming on in WDW next month though.....

Laur's princess:

[mandymouse]

I have bought part of my Secret Santa present, but that's it, I'm afraid. I can feel some shopping coming on in WDW next month though.....

Laur's princess:

Thanks for the reminder about Secret Santa Laur's. I've started a new thread about our future 'Secret' exchanges, which should help those who are off to WDW soon

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1563755

Woohoo !! Christmas Day is 17 Weeks Today !!

Mandy :santa:

[arieljasmine]

Thanks for this, Mandy. Can't believe I will be at WDW in just over three weeks :yay: and present buying.

Laur's princess:

[mushumadness]

As predictable as I am I cant wait to shop for Christmas

Christmas seems to be getting over looked by me this year lol, with the wedding being so close after I just seem to leap frog from the December wdw trip to the wedding trip,

Sometimes I feel I may hit myself coming back lol

But I am in a festive mood today, I have run out of things to do, Im bored of being home,

[natalielongstaff]

Sometimes I feel I may hit myself coming back lol


:lmao: i feel like that most days Anna !!

[Laurafoster]

Im really look forward to xmas this year, last years was a bit of an anti climax with the wedding in December and then coming home to a burst pipe that wrecked my xmas tree!!

Most of my presents are all done, just my parents to buy for now!!

[mandymouse]

Most of my presents are all done, just my parents to buy for now!!

Blimey, I'm really impressed Laura, I haven't even written a list or anything - I'm going to have to make a start once the girls are back to school

Mandy :)

[jen_uk]

I can't believe that you lot have done loads of shopping and wrapping already!! :eek: :faint:

I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year, I was miserable last week when wew got back from WDW so I cheered myself up by thinking that Christmas is just round the corner! :banana:

Oooh I wonder when the first proper Xmas ad will be on the telly?

[saratogagirl]

:cool1: :banana: :banana: I love this thread, not long till I post my DIS cards, send my Secret Santa, give the pressies to the family and then do nothing - no turkey to cook, no party food to buy, no buying heaps and heaps of booze, just get on the plane and off we go, I have to be honest though part of me will miss it. I am going to take my Secret Santa and any DIS cards I get before we go with me unopened. I can then put my cards up at Saratoga :banana: :banana:

[mandymouse]

Oooh I wonder when the first proper Xmas ad will be on the telly?

I've seen the Studio Cards catalogue advertised on the telly, and heard restaurant ads on the radio for Christmas parties, but I was shocked to see Christmas cards put up in our local Card Factory shop

no turkey to cook, no party food to buy, no buying heaps and heaps of booze, just get on the plane and off we go, I have to be honest though part of me will miss it.

Now that sounds like heaven Jules, Christmas is a great time to be in WDW

Mandy :santa:

[Goofysmate]

went to two garden centre at weekend & they had christmas cards out & the trees were out ready to be put up & decorated. The chairty shop all have there cards on sale now also. At this rate it won't be long before these things are on sale all through the year.

[Netty]

A card shop in rhyl town have had xmas cards on one part of an aisle since the end of July, now they have the whole aisle full of xmas cards :confused3

[jen_uk]

When I went to buy a birthday card last week there was an aisle of Xmas cards.

[mandymouse]

I can't wait till the Christmas trees are in the shops as I've got to buy a new one and some lights too

I love it when all my decorations are up, it looks so bare the rest of the year

Oooh, it's less than 3 months until I can put them up (though I believe David (diapp) usually puts his tree up before me)


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Mandy :santa:

[natalielongstaff]

Oooh, it's less than 3 months until I can put them up (though I believe David (diapp) usually puts his tree up before me)


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Mandy :santa:

you will just have to try and beat him to it :rotfl2:

[Minniespal]

(though I believe David (diapp) usually puts his tree up before me)

I wonder when he puts his tree up then. Must be going up within the next few weeks then Mand:thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

I wonder when he puts his tree up then. Must be going up within the next few weeks then Mand:thumbsup2

Well my tree goes up on the last Saturday in November, and according to our Christmas Tree thread last year, David put his up about 2 weeks before me

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1280667

Aww, it's really nice looking at all our lovely Christmas trees - I'm really excited now (not that it takes much :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Mandy :santa:

[cherjp]

:santa: :santa: :santa:

Hey i bought our panto tickets today; beauty and the beast sat 22 dec!

cant wait i love panto.

cheryl

:santa: :santa:

[mandymouse]

Yay !! I finally bought my first Christmas present today. We all went to Birmingham this morning and I bought Paul a lovely hand luggage trolley case from O'Neills (a surfer-dude kinda shop :rotfl: :rotfl: ), so I've decided to fill it with bits and pieces that you need for your hols, like dollars, shorts, suntan lotion etc

Mandy :santa:

[CustardTart]

Yay !! I finally bought my first Christmas present today. We all went to Birmingham this morning and I bought Paul a lovely hand luggage trolley case from O'Neills (a surfer-dude kinda shop :rotfl: :rotfl: ), so I've decided to fill it with bits and pieces that you need for your hols, like dollars, shorts, suntan lotion etc

Mandy :santa:

That's brilliant, Mandy! I'm going to have to be very cheeky and steal the idea as it would be perfect for my DS this year! :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

That's brilliant, Mandy! I'm going to have to be very cheeky and steal the idea as it would be perfect for my DS this year! :thumbsup2

I'm glad I could be of some use to you Karen :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mandy :)

[Beeincrazy4 da mouse]

Have bought a few chrissie bits, cant wait ,I bought a small fibre optic tree whilst at wdw last year, cant wait to use it again.

[BRobson]

Saw a few christmas decorations in Debenhams today and I started my shopping. Our toymaster shop was closing down and had 75% off everything so got all the kids sorted out :goodvibes

That is a great idea for a pressie Mandy :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

i was in fosse park yesterday and new look had all the sparkly party wear in :confused3

[wils]

I best start making my Christmas cards soon then!

[Lizzy Lemon]

Mandy - sighted in Tesco's this morning Xmas pudding, selection boxes and Stollen cakes!!!

[mandymouse]

Mandy - sighted in Tesco's this morning Xmas pudding, selection boxes and Stollen cakes!!!

Yay ! Hopefully they'll have the trees, decorations and wrapping paper in soon

Mandy :)

[arieljasmine]

We were in Matalan on Saturday and they already had some wrapping paper in there. I have my eye on the Disney princesses and Winnie the Pooh rolls.

Laur's princess:

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif Yay !! It's 16 weeks till Crimbo http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

Mandy :santa:

[KayleeUK]

Mandy - sighted in Tesco's this morning Xmas pudding, selection boxes and Stollen cakes!!!


OMG:scared1:

[mandymouse]

Ideal World are showing one of their 'Family Festive Fun' hours right now, I'm feeling all festive as they're showing different Crimbo lights etc

Mandy :)

[mandymouse]

Hey Everyone

Would you believe that Debenhams in Nuneaton has got their Christmas Decorations on sale ? Even I was taken by surprise :thumbsup2

anyway it's ...

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif 15 Weeks till Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

Mandy :santa:

[KayleeUK]

OK Mand

Are you prepared?? What have you done so far? I see the Christmas Biscuits are out in M&S :teeth:

[mandymouse]

OK Mand

Are you prepared?? What have you done so far? I see the Christmas Biscuits are out in M&S :teeth:

I'm not prepared at all, all I've got is Paul's main pressie, and that's it - this is the latest I've ever started Christmas shopping and I still don't know what the girls want

Mandy :santa:

[KayleeUK]

Well get cracking young lady ;)

[mandymouse]

Well get cracking young lady ;)

OK Mum, but you told me not to spend any money as I need it for when we go to Birmingham :confused3

Mandy ;)

[Still thinking......]

Have made my first Christmas card. :thumbsup2

[Lizzy Lemon]

Cards, wrapping paper and advent calendars sighted in BHS.

[pokemon_master]

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I still have Christmas Songs on my Ipod.. :upsidedow

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[Goofysmate]

Thats sad Matt :lmao: :lmao:

[mandymouse]

I was in Tesco today, and I bought a couple of big tins of choccies (Roses & Celebrations) for 9 quid (sorry no pound sign on this laptop) - Bargain :thumbsup2

I'm really starting to focus on Crimbo now, I'm going to start a Christmas list today and I want to have bought all my Christmas presents by the end of November

Let us know if you see any bargains anywhere

Mandy :santa:

[BRobson]

Anyone seen any wrapping paper for sale yet? I want to wrap the pressies I have so am not tempted to add any more sad I know :goodvibes

[pokemon_master]

I noticed they have Christmas Selections in Tesco now.. :lmao: Stock up now Guys!!! :thumbsup2 ;) :rotfl2:

I'm a Sucker for Shortbread.. ;) :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif Yay ! 14 Weeks till Crimbo http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif

I'm in full planning mode now, and I've bought a few presents over the last few days from the Disney Store, Boots (they're starting to get their 3 for 2 offers in) and I've ordered a few things on-line too

Happy Shopping

Mandy :)

p.s. If anyone sees any Nightmare Before Christmas cards/wrap etc, then please let me know - thanks

[KayleeUK]

OMG 14 weeks!!!!!!!!

[mandymouse]

OMG 14 weeks!!!!!!!!

Yes Kaylee, and if you put a tenner away each week for my present - then you should just have enough for it :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Mandy ;)

[KayleeUK]

No prob's hon ;)

[Goofysmate]

I must be as sad as you lot now:eek: . I've been making my christmas cards ( first for these cards). & i've got carried away making then so i thought now i've made them i'd better get writing in them also.:banana:
I hate to think how much they are going to cost to send them as i think i've over done it with the 3D form on some. :sad2: :upsidedow

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/14.gif It's 3 Months till Christmas !! http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/14.gif

or

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/16.gif 13 Weeks To Go !! http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/16.gif

Mandy :santa:

[Goofysmate]

Thanks Mandy i'm nearly ready for the big day . Cards done , just got to start making a list of who is getting what , then a shopping trip will be planned. :cool1:

[natalielongstaff]

i got a few presents in florida :) still need to get really organised for everything else ;)

[Minniespal]

Can't believe that Christmas Day is 3 months today:scared1:

[Strommie]

Christmas will be here before we know it :yay:

[mandymouse]

Christmas will be here before we know it :yay:

I agree Kathryn, once it gets to 10 weeks before, then it'll start to fly by

Mandy :)

[pokemon_master]

Eekies, 3 Months?! :scared1: I better get the Elves (http://www.blogthings.com/elfnamegenerator/) Sorted Eh Mandy Claus? ;)

Mandy's Rushing-to-get-things-done Helper http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

(P.s. Ssssh Don't Tell anyone but my Real Elf name is..

http://images.blogthings.com/elfnamegenerator/elf1.gif

Baby Blinking Bum

:ssst: :upsidedow :lmao: )

(P.p.s. I've Decided to Hide my Links to see if your REALLY paying Attention! :upsidedow There's a Pop Quiz at the End of this I'll have you know young Elflings! ;) :lmao: )

[T16GEM]

WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!! 3 months today I will be on the plane to WDW!!!!! Infact I will be about half way there by now! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[KayleeUK]

It is still pretty quiet here on the Christmas front! Haven't seen much Christmas stuff in the shops here at all.

[mushumadness]

Well I am cutting down on shopping this Christmas (yes you heard right lol)

Just two gifts per person one for Christmas Day one for Boxing Day

Hopefully gonna get them all in Florida.

Chris and I arnt doing gifts to each other this year well not big ones lol with the wedding and all being so close.

We still have six nieces and nephews to buy for lol

I have got my Christmas cards out to write though. As we want everything done before we go to WDW on Nov 27th. That includes trimming up!

[mandymouse]

Well I am cutting down on shopping this Christmas (yes you heard right lol)

:faint: :faint: :faint: Anna, are you alright ?? Am I hearing correctly ?? Is our resident shopper cutting down ?? I think I need a lie down :rotfl2:

Only joking Anna, I can see you've got a busy time coming up, but you still took me by surprise :thumbsup2

Mandy :)

[mandymouse]

If you're a Nightmare Before Christmas fan, then the Disney Store has got lots of stuff in at the moment. I bought my girls a few bits at the Trafford Centre the other night.

Is anyone Christmas shopping this weekend ?

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas2/18.gif

[pokemon_master]

I went to Tescos and saw Mince Pies and Christmas Puddings; Does that Count? :lmao:

Mandy's Little Helper.. http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

[mandymouse]

Asda had all their Christmas selection boxes, choccies, cards and wrap in today

Did anyone buy anything over the weekend ?

Mandy :santa:

[emily1982]

im soooooo excited the christmas spirit hit me on saturday in poundland!! so excited!

[daipp]

I've just completed our Studio Christmas order (and another tree).

David

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif It's 12 Weeks till Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/23.gif

Mandy :santa:

[Goofysmate]

Mandy it's getting closer , had better think about doing christmas lists of what i want & what others might get.:goodvibes
Think my wish list is going to be huge this year since i've discovered new crafts :woohoo:

[wils]

Think my wish list is going to be huge this year since i've discovered new crafts :woohoo:

Oh yes! Craft stuff is always a lovely pressie :thumbsup2

My problem is that I have enough ideas for Christmas cards to last me for years but I struggle to resist new stuff when I see it!

Getting on with the shopping - I have to as DH, DD and DD all have November/December birthdays! DH and I are giving each other our AP's this year for Christmas :banana:

[Goofysmate]

Jo what an expensive time for you with birthdays & christmas so close together.:eek:
My DS birthday is two weeks before christmas.
Crafting on QVC at 2pm today will be watching for even more ideas, :goodvibes
Hope santa's :santa: not got a bad back cause the sacks going to be heavy this year :rotfl:

[ariel75]

GOT MY DS A IPOD YESTERDAY SO I HAVE OFFICIALLY STARTED ALSO GOT HIM MEET THE ROBINSONS ON DVD BUT I TOLD HIM I HAD BORROWED IT OF A FRIEND OF MINE SO WE COULD WATCH IT (he would have had me renting it out otherwise;) )ALSO GOT HIM SOME STAR WARS FIGURES AS WELL.

[mandymouse]

I got my dad a litre bottle of Rum today (now you know where I get my love of Rum from :rotfl2: ). He's really easy to buy for, he loves the little miniature bottle gift sets and he also likes Famous Names chocolate liqueurs too http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/6.gif

Mandy :)

[Goofysmate]

GOT MY DS A IPOD YESTERDAY SO I HAVE OFFICIALLY STARTED ALSO GOT HIM MEET THE ROBINSONS ON DVD BUT I TOLD HIM I HAD BORROWED IT OF A FRIEND OF MINE SO WE COULD WATCH IT (he would have had me renting it out otherwise;) )ALSO GOT HIM SOME STAR WARS FIGURES AS WELL.

We tell our kids not to tell lies but we all seem to tell them when it comes to christmas presents:goodvibes
I can remember telling my DS when ibrought something for him it was for someone else or we were looking after it for someone , this worked for years:rotfl:

[mandymouse]

I see that the Disney Store has it's Christmas Shop on-line now

Here's the link http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/CategoryListing.aspx?catid=13

Mandy :santa:

Ooh, I hope someone buys me this

http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/StoreImages/ProductImages/437205113110_th.jpg

[Minniespal]

Looks lovely Mandy:)

[mandymouse]

You can apply for the Disney Store Christmas calalogue here http://disney.openemail.net/

I love getting all the shops Christmas booklets and I've already got the Boots one :thumbsup2

Mandy :santa:

[ariel75]

I remember ordering this last year but i don't think i ever recieved it!!!!

[Tora Millypoops]

Yay! I love Christmas. I think one of the best part is when we decorate the tree.

[KayleeUK]

Just ordered the catalogue Mandy - Thanks :)

We got two books for Joseph this week :)

[mandymouse]

Yay! I love Christmas. I think one of the best part is when we decorate the tree.

Me too Victoria, I just love putting up my trees and decorating the house. This year I need to get a new tree and lights and I can't wait to put it up the last weekend in November


http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10714;112/st/20071124/e/I+put+my+Crimbo+Tree+up/dt/6/k/2756/event.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/)

Mandy :santa:

[T16GEM]

Mandy you would be so proud of me!

We have got our 1st Christmas Decoration up already! It's a Santa that walks up and down his ladder holding a string of lights while singing 15 - yes 15 Carols! We bought it from Costco a couple of weeks ago and I am so fed up of Shelby asking for it that I put it on yesterday only to be told "mommy santa on alllll dayyyyy loooonnnnggg" hmm not likely!! :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

Mandy you would be so proud of me!

We have got our 1st Christmas Decoration up already! It's a Santa that walks up and down his ladder holding a string of lights while singing 15 - yes 15 Carols! We bought it from Costco a couple of weeks ago and I am so fed up of Shelby asking for it that I put it on yesterday only to be told "mommy santa on alllll dayyyyy loooonnnnggg" hmm not likely!! :rotfl:

LOL, that sounds like fun Gemma, it reminds me of a door mat I had years ago, and whenever someone stood on it, it went 'Ho, Ho, Ho'. Needless to say the batteries went missing after a day or so :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Mandy :santa:

[T16GEM]

LOL, that sounds like fun Gemma, it reminds me of a door mat I had years ago, and whenever someone stood on it, it went 'Ho, Ho, Ho'. Needless to say the batteries went missing after a day or so :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Mandy :santa:

Yes except Santa is mains operated :rolleyes: it's alright though *** Daddy has got it Allll Dayyyy Looooonng today instead! :lmao:

Sounds like a funky doormat though - I can't imagine why people wouldn't like that! ;)

[mandymouse]

I was in BHS both in Coventry and Nuneaton today and they've got their Christmas Shop set up. They've got lots of decorations, gifts and cards out - it looks very Christmassy

Mandy :)

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas3/12.gif It's 11 Weeks Till Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas3/12.gif

Has anyone not started their Christmas shopping yet ?

Mandy :santa:

[ariel75]

I was in BHS both in Coventry and Nuneaton today and they've got their Christmas Shop set up. They've got lots of decorations, gifts and cards out - it looks very Christmassy

Mandy :)
I had the same door mat only lasted 1 christmas it was too annoying.

[pokemon_master]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas3/12.gif It's 11 Weeks Till Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas3/12.gif

Has anyone not started their Christmas shopping yet ?

Mandy :santa:

:wave: :lmao:

[Chilly]

I bought 2 presents on holiday but that is all so far.

[mandymouse]

Did anyone do anymore shopping this weekend ? What about you girly's who came to Brum with us at the weekend - did you buy anything for Crimbo ?

I bought DH some socks (woohoo !!) and a remote control helicopter from Selfridges

The only thing I bought myself, was a badge that Eloise and I found in one of the Surfery type shops, I'm wearing it on Nat's piccie ..

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc300/natalielongstaff/florida/dis%20weekend/100_4455.jpg

.. Crimbo Bimbo - very appropriate don't you think ? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (thankfully that was the cleanest compared to some of the other badges :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Mandy :santa:

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif It's Only 10 Weeks Till Xmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif

We're now starting to get organised on the UK Community, Sue has set up the Christmas Card List http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1611088 - Then the Christmas Decoration Exchange will be starting on 20th October (join until 3rd Nov, and send out 17th Nov), and the Secret Santa sign up will be starting on 5th Nov (join until 26th Nov, and send out 8th Dec)

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/8.gif

[natalielongstaff]

that badge was made for you Mandy :lmao:

i am getting organised now :banana: at long last

[Strommie]

Very appropriate badge Mandy :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

Lovely badge Mandy:)

[KayleeUK]

Hey Crimbo Bimbo

I brought another present today for my friend's baby. A cloth Christmas book :)

[florida sun]

Well nothing new here, havent bought a thing:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Just about remembered the Christmas card list (Thanks Mand) and I just walked passed the Christmas Tree in the spare room still decorated from last year, so all I have to do is carry it downstairs :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Oh what am I like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(You think Im joking as well):rotfl: :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

and I just walked passed the Christmas Tree in the spare room still decorated from last year, so all I have to do is carry it downstairs :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Oh what am I like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(You think Im joking as well):rotfl: :rotfl:

Sue, Sue, Sue what are you like ??? I can't believe that your tree is decorated and ready in another room - where's the fun in that ? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mandy :santa:

[florida sun]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Mandy, the only thing I can think of is that I might have left it until the last min, carried it upstairs, put it in the spare room and threw a sheet over it, meaning to undecorate it and put it away. It was only tonight that I was looking for a wire that I needed for my computer that made me look under the sheet and there it stood, in all its glory still decorated from last year. Vicki is laughing her socks off at the thought of me just carring it downstairs, plugging in it and like magic one fully decorated tree, good to go:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mandymouse]

Sue, my gasters have never been so flabbered :confused3 :confused3

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Mandy :)

[florida sun]

Sue, my gasters have never been so flabbered :confused3 :confused3

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Mandy :)


Just hopeing to open the oven door now and find a fully cooked Turkey ready for me:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mandymouse]

Just hopeing to open the oven door now and find a fully cooked Turkey ready for me:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Please tell me that you wouldn't eat a turkey that had been in your oven since last Christmas

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[emily1982]

Has anyone noticed the massive influx of crimbo adverts on telly all of a sudden? Exciting!

[mandymouse]

Has anyone noticed the massive influx of crimbo adverts on telly all of a sudden? Exciting!

LOL - I've just heard Wizzard, 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everday' on the Argos advert

Yay, the first Crimbo song this year http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gif

Mandy :santa:

[Minniespal]

LOL - I've just heard Wizzard, 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everday' on the Argos advert

:faint:

[Strommie]

Oh my goodness :scared1:

[pokemon_master]

Crimbo Bimbo Does suit you Mandy.. :lmao:

LOL - I've just heard Wizzard, 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everday' on the Argos advert

Yay, the first Crimbo song this year http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gif

Mandy :santa:

I actually listened to some of my christmas songs on my ipod the other day.. :rotfl: :lmao:

Mandy's Little Helper. http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

[natalielongstaff]

ive just ordered dd's nimtendo ds lite and a game and an extra game for ds's psp so ive got all my big presents sorted :thumbsup2

just the little bits and bobs now ;)

[mandymouse]

just the little bits and bobs now ;)

Me too :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

Me too :thumbsup2

yeah we noticed :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[emily1982]

Our school has done their xmas card designs this week their parents pay for their designs to be made into cards, although i couldnt quite believe i was doing it in October i felt festive!

[mandymouse]

Anyone Crimbo shopping this weekend ?

[pokemon_master]

I heard my first non-Ipod Christmas Song too.. :woohoo: DFS had Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is You". Not that it convinced me to get a Sofa for Christmas.. :lmao:

Mandy's Little Helper. http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

[CustardTart]

Anyone Crimbo shopping this weekend ?
No but I'll be sorting out my prezzie cupboard and making a list of what I've already bought for everyone and adding some new bits I got in Florida last week! :thumbsup2

I know I'm a bit sad but I'm really looking forward to the 'Countdown to Christmas' day on QVC next week (Oct 25th) as I haven't even flippin' seen one this year!!! :eek: I was invited to their Christmas promo day back in September but guess what, I couldn't go as was sailing the Caribbean or some such nonsense... ;)

Merry Christmas! :santa:

[T16GEM]

We put our Christmas cards out in the shop 3 weeks ago and people have been swarming to buy the boxed stuff - mainly *** they want to make sure they get the good ones before we sell out! :) I like it ;)

I have started my shopping but as most of it will be done at the Florida Mal this year I haven't actually got that much to buy which is always a bonus!

What have you guys all asked for from Santa?

[mandymouse]

Anyone fancy answering some Crimbo questions for fun ?

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?
What is your fave Christmas film ?
What is your fave Christmas song ?
What is your fave Christmas Carol ?
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ?
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?
What would you like for Christmas ?
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ?
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ?
What do you like to drink at Christmas ?

[mandymouse]

Here are my answers

Have you started your Christmas shopping ? Yes, I'm nearly finished
What is your fave Christmas film ? Muppets Christmas Carol
What is your fave Christmas song ? All I want for Christmas is you
What is your fave Christmas Carol ? Away in a manger
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ? Last weekend in Novemer
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ? Yes, Disney
What would you like for Christmas ? Anything Disney
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ? Probably
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ? At home
What do you like to drink at Christmas ? Asti Martini

[emily1982]

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?Yes, Yes and Lot's more Yes!
What is your fave Christmas film ? home alone and Miracle on 34th street
What is your fave Christmas song ? Fairytale of New york and feed the world
What is your fave Christmas Carol ? Away in a Manger
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ? Normally the weekend before the 14 Dec (my birthday)
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ? Red and gold...not my choice!
What would you like for Christmas ? For the bank to give me my money back so i can start more present shopping :( a wii would be nice too
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ? yes
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ?at my Nan's...who cooks the best xmas dinner in the world BTW!
What do you like to drink at Christmas ? Well i don't drink much but i do love malibu and coke!

[emily1982]

I went into primark today and got some fab bits for an exchange im doing on the community exchange board. They had some really nice stuff, also if anyone is up Merry Hill they've opened a lovely little christmas shop on the top mall by H&M, great decorations!

[CustardTart]

Have you started your Christmas shopping ? Yes! TBH, I never real stop...

What is your fave Christmas film ? 'Scrooged' with Bill Murray...

What is your fave Christmas song ? Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas...

What is your fave Christmas Carol ? Oh Come All Ye Faithful...

When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ? End of November, I hope...

Does your Christmas tree have a theme ? Not really. I have more than one tree so one has mainly Disney decorations on and the other is just loaded with multi-coloured baubles I've collected over the years...

What would you like for Christmas ? I thought I wanted an iPhone, but DH's persuaded me the technology's too new. :rolleyes: Sooo I'd love a pair of brown suede boots to match the Cartier handbag DH bought me for my birthday...

Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ? Yes!

Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ? We're debating whether to go to a local restaurant for a change this year...

What do you like to drink at Christmas ? Champagne plus every year DH invents a sparkling wine-based Christmas Cocktail - last year's was brilliant so I'm hoping for great things...

[KayleeUK]

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?Oh yes only a few more to go....
What is your fave Christmas film ? Santa Claus
What is your fave Christmas song ? The Noddy one
What is your fave Christmas Carol ?Silent Night
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ?Maybe 16th Dec
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ? Disny, of course
What would you like for Christmas ?I would love a new pair of UGGs
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ? ish
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ??Roast without the meat.
What do you like to drink at Christmas ? Mulled wine

[mandymouse]

What is your fave Christmas song ? The Noddy one

:confused3 This one has obviously passed me by Kaylee :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[irongirlof12]

:rotfl2: do you mean Noddy Holder as opposed to noddy who hangs out with BigEars, bell on hat fella. - i think you are refering to slades, 'I wish it could be Christmas everyday'...:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[florida sun]

Have you started your Christmas shopping ? Nope, oh yes I have a stocking for the dog;)

What is your fave Christmas film ? Its just not Christmas, if I dont watch "Its A Wonderful Life"

What is your fave Christmas song ? All I want For Christmas Is You:love:

What is your fave Christmas Carol ?Oh Holy Night, Brings me to tears everytime.:sad1:

When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ? December 21st ish

Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?White and Silver

What would you like for Christmas ? Anything At All

Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ?Is it Traditional From A Microwave:rotfl2:

Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ? Home

What do you like to drink at Christmas ? Wine, Wine, and Wine

[irongirlof12]

Have you started your Christmas shopping ? Yes, in WDW
What is your fave Christmas film ? Miracle on 34th Street! ahhhh
What is your fave Christmas song ? Last Christmas by Wham ( gotta luv those boys!)
What is your fave Christmas Carol ? I love all of them
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ? 18th Dec, a real one!
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ? no, bang it all on i say!
What would you like for Christmas ? scrapbooking stuff
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ? you bet! home made xmas pud as well.
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ? at home as ever![/
What do you like to drink at Christmas ?mines a champers please, ok brut wine! ok any type of wine! as long as it's chilled.

[KayleeUK]

'I wish it could be Christmas everyday'

Thats the one - see you guys knew what I mean.

At least I know someone reads my posts ;)

[mandymouse]

Thats the one - see you guys knew what I mean.

At least I know someone reads my posts ;)

LOL - I just assumed it was from one of Joseph's kiddy Xmas CD's :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/24.gif It's 9 Weeks To Go !!! http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/24.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/3.gif

[pokemon_master]

Here are my Answers for the Quiz. Oh, and for anyone who wants to know more on Christmas Carols, have a link: http://www.bethanyroberts.com/ChristmasSongs.htm :thumbsup2

Have you started your Christmas shopping ? - Heavens No! And the fact that this year I will HAVE to scares me!! :scared1:

What is your fave Christmas film ? Father Christmas.. :thumbsup2 Always loved that when I was a kid.. :)

What is your fave Christmas song ? *Maybe* All I want for Christmas is you.. :rolleyes1 :lmao:

What is your fave Christmas Carol ? I don't actually know.. :lmao: Probably Silent Night as it's easy to sing..

When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ? At Home: About 12th of December. At Uni: Who Knows! :lmao:

Does your Christmas tree have a theme ? At home: No. At Uni: No.

What would you like for Christmas ? Someone to do my Uni work for me.. :lmao: I haven't a clue at this point but Probably Golden Compass Merchandise. :thumbsup2

Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ? Yup! :thumbsup2

Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ? I think my Parents House, as per normal. :thumbsup2

What do you like to drink at Christmas ? Erm... Diet Coke? :rolleyes1 :lmao:

Mandy's Little Helper http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/6.gif

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif It's Only 2 Months till Christmas http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

[CustardTart]

I'm having a sofa-day as I'm watching QVC's Countdown to Christmas! On the lookout for Christmas lights and posibly a new tree... Did a liittle more Crimbo shopping yesterday - this time for my eldest DS. There are some some fab men's clothes in the Gap at the mo so I got him a couple of items to try for size - I'll then get him some stuff when I'm back in Orlando!!!

Have a great day...

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[Minniespal]

I've bought all of the pressies that I know I won't be able to get during my travels. Also bought my special Christmas cards. Everyone else will get Disney cards bought next week.

Feeling really pleased with myself - as the things I've ordered will have arrived whilst I'm away.

[Strommie]

I have bought a few pressies now. I want to get everything bought way before Christmas as I hate the crowds. I am going to get most things online again as it makes things soooo much easier :thumbsup2

[T16GEM]

There was someone on the radio just who said that she was going home tonight to put the tree up ----- was that you Mandy!!!!????

I have bought a couple of bits to wrap up for Shelby on the plane, everyone else in my family is just getting a small stocking filler, like a Yankee Candle or something!

[arieljasmine]

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?
A little, did a bit in Florida, and I am going to a Boots Christmas shopping evening tonight! :yay:

What is your fave Christmas film ?
The Santa Clause :cloud9:

What is your fave Christmas song ?
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues and Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens

What is your fave Christmas Carol ?
Once in Royal David's City

When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ?
First weekend in December

Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?
Nah - well, except for the more the merrier!

What would you like for Christmas ?
The Santa Clause 3 on DVD

Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ?
Yes

Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ?
I think at my in-laws.

What do you like to drink at Christmas ?

Asti Spumante - or as it is pronounced in my delicate Northern accent - Asti Spew-manti :rotfl:

Laur's princess:

[mark&sue]

This is my first visit to this thread this year, but we have just drank our first bottle of Baileys so feel that I can now join in!

I am off work for a couple of days as its half term and this afternoon I am going to buy the rest of my Christmas cards and write them out tomorrow.

I am just beginning to get excited now. Mandy thanks for this wonderful thread.


Susan

[CustardTart]

...Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?
Nah - well, except for the more the merrier!

Brilliant, Laur's!!! :thumbsup2 That's definitely my theme too... :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

This is my first visit to this thread this year, but we have just drank our first bottle of Baileys so feel that I can now join in...

Wow, Sue! A whole bottle of Bailey's and it's only 11am! That's one way to spend half-term... :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

Everyone else will get Disney cards bought next week.

There's some nice Mickey Mouse cards in Clintons Florence, I haven't seen any in the Disney Store yet

I want to get everything bought way before Christmas as I hate the crowds.

That's how I am too :thumbsup2

There was someone on the radio just who said that she was going home tonight to put the tree up ----- was that you Mandy!!!!????

No, that's too early, even for me Gems :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Asti Spumante - or as it is pronounced in my delicate Northern accent - Asti Spew-manti :rotfl:

LOL - I'll think of you everytime I have a glass of Asti Spew-manti Laur's :rotfl: :rotfl:

This is my first visit to this thread this year, but we have just drank our first bottle of Baileys so feel that I can now join in!

What a great way to spend half term :lmao: :lmao:

[mandymouse]

Yay, I bought hubby's last pressie today. I got him Die Hard 4.0 on DVD (which came out today)

I think I'll have a wrapping up day later in the week :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Anyone else buy anything over the weekend ?

[jen_uk]

Ive bought a couple of little things, Ive been looking in the gift guides to get some inspiration. :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Oh yes! I've been on such a roll this morning as I've had loads of gift catalogues come through the post over the past few days and I've chosen quite a few things for DH, DD, DSs, assorted rellies - even the dogs have got a look in! :thumbsup2

Over the weekend, we decided to spruce up the living room in time for Christmas - so headed off to DFS on Saturday afternoon and ordered a couple of new sofas! Never bought from here before and I couldn't believe the prices! Fingers crossed the sofas look as good in my home as they did in the showroom... :eek:

I'm now in 'changing-the-furniture-around' mode and the house is in uproar! It feels good to mix it up tho' and I'm now wondering if I can replace the curtains in time for festive season... :santa:

[KayleeUK]

Susan I love your style.

On Sunday we went to ToysRUs and completed all of Joseph's Birthday and Christmas shopping :teeth:

[mandymouse]

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It's Only 8 Weeks till Christmas

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[natalielongstaff]

i had my 1st mince pie yesterday :thumbsup2

[wilma-bride]

I finally feel brave enough to visit this thread - even though I'm still desperately disorganised, I am starting to get excited now.

I just need to get up the energy (and find enough spare time) to go Christmas shopping.

[CustardTart]

i had my 1st mince pie yesterday :thumbsup2

WOW!!! That's impressive! I love mince pies... :cloud9:

I finally feel brave enough to visit this thread - even though I'm still desperately disorganised, I am starting to get excited now.

I just need to get up the energy (and find enough spare time) to go Christmas shopping.

Joh Ho Ho! :santa: (sorry...)

I have been doing most of my shopping online this year and I'm probably more organised than I've ever been! I've seen more unusual things too... :thumbsup2

[carolfoy]

not done a thin yet, feeling rather left out :rotfl2:
still don't know if Callums at home for christmas (which gives me an entitlement to look forward to it) or not :confused3

[mandymouse]

Here's the fun questions if you haven't had a chance to answer them

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?
What is your fave Christmas film ?
What is your fave Christmas song ?
What is your fave Christmas Carol ?
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ?
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?
What would you like for Christmas ?
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ?
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ?
What do you like to drink at Christmas ?

i had my 1st mince pie yesterday :thumbsup2

Mmm, I love mince pies, but I can't eat just one, it has to be the whole box :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I finally feel brave enough to visit this thread - even though I'm still desperately disorganised, I am starting to get excited now.

Welcome aboard Joh, what are you hoping to get and send this Christmas ?

I have been doing most of my shopping online this year and I'm probably more organised than I've ever been! I've seen more unusual things too... :thumbsup2

I think I buy more and more each year on-line - it's just too easy :thumbsup2

[wilma-bride]

Here's the fun questions if you haven't had a chance to answer them

Excellent questions Mandy - just what I need to get me into the Christmassy spirit :thumbsup2

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?

Yep, bought a few little bits on the girly weekend in Birmingham :)

What is your fave Christmas film ?

It's called Three Days - the perfect Sunday-afternoon-before-Christmas film

What is your fave Christmas song ?

I love Mary's Boy Child by Boney M :thumbsup2

What is your fave Christmas Carol ?

Away in a Manger

When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ?

Probably the weekend before the weekend before Christmas

Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?

Nope but it's usually colour co-ordinated in some way

What would you like for Christmas ?

A Nintendo DS - but seeing as DH just bought me a new car I doubt I'll get it.

Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ?

Absolutely - it's my favourite meal of the year.

Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ?

At home - just the 5 of us :)

What do you like to drink at Christmas ?

We always have Bucks Fizz at breakfast time (although I don't eat brekkie), then usually a bottle of sparkling wine with lunch and later on a couple of 'Smarties' (Tia Maria and OJ)

[saratogagirl]

Oh I missed this ..

Have you started your Christmas shopping ?
Yes just a few bits and pieces
What is your fave Christmas film ?
Miracle on 34th Street
What is your fave Christmas song ?
Fairytale of New York
What is your fave Christmas Carol ?
Let There Be Peace on Earth
When will you be putting your Christmas tree up ?
Not one at home this year, but Peggy will be putting ours up 15th December
Does your Christmas tree have a theme ?
yes Disney Disney
What would you like for Christmas ?
A great big kiss from Mickey
Will you be having a traditional Christmas dinner ?
No
Where will you be having Christmas dinner this year ?
Blue Zoo
What do you like to drink at Christmas ?
wine and wine and wine

[mandymouse]

OhWhat would you like for Christmas ?
A great big kiss from Mickey

What a great answer Jules

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Would you believe, I spent 3 hours today wrapping Christmas pressies and putting them in cute gift bags - my backs killing now from leaning over them - but hey, that's another job done :thumbsup2

[wilma-bride]

Would you believe, I spent 3 hours today wrapping Christmas pressies and putting them in cute gift bags - my backs killing now from leaning over them - but hey, that's another job done :thumbsup2

Mandy, you're so well organised - you mustn't have much space left behind your sofa now :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

Mandy, you're so well organised - you mustn't have much space left behind your sofa now :rotfl:

LOL Joh, I've had to move them to behind my big sofa now :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mark&sue]

Bought the first Christmas pressie at the weekend, a Playstation 3 for Mark. Bought the rest of my xmas cards at lunch time and the good news is our office is closing Christmas Eve so we break up Friday 21st Dec and I don't go back to work until 3rd January. We are off to Spain Boxing Day for a week so am just so excited now. :dance3: Me and Mark are on the fizzy wine tonight.:santa:

Oh and on my way to work this morning I saw Doc (snow white) in the window of the charity shop. It was too early to be open but asked my boss if I could leave early so I could buy him on my way home. So I now have another Christmas present (for Kirsty0. The man in the shop asked me how I knew it was Doc. How could I not know:confused3

So excited


Susan

[mandymouse]

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Yippee !! It's Christmas next month

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[KayleeUK]

What are you like ;)

[mandymouse]

What are you like ;)

Who me ?? :confused3 I'm not called a Crimbo Bimbo for nothing y'know http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gif

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[natalielongstaff]

Who me ?? :confused3 I'm not called a Crimbo Bimbo for nothing y'know http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gif

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:lmao: so true !!

[KayleeUK]

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That smilie is so you!!! You need to put it in your signature :)

[aaronandterri]

araghh, the gas men dug up my garden today, which means the painter cant come and paint till week after now, and hubby wanted to start on some of the outside lights in the next few weeks, it takes ages to get them all up, he spreads it over 3 or 4 weekends, and now we wont even be able to start till 3 odd weks time....NOT GOOD.......

[aaronandterri]

MANDY -
you knows its not offically the start of crimbo till the coke advert comes on tv.xxx

:)

[mandymouse]

MANDY -
you knows its not offically the start of crimbo till the coke advert comes on tv.xxx:)

I think it's the Coke advert that's running late, it should be on once I've wrapped my pressies up :rotfl: :rotfl:

[natalielongstaff]

MANDY -
you knows its not offically the start of crimbo till the coke advert comes on tv.xxx

:)

that is very true...i love that Advert :)

[wilma-bride]

I suppose I really ought to go and do some Christmas shopping this weekend :) Anybody else off shopping?

[aaronandterri]

i am off to buy a new fridge, want one of those american double ones.
its sort of christmassy as its so ive got enough room for all those goddies at christmas.
does that count.????:goodvibes

[mandymouse]

I suppose I really ought to go and do some Christmas shopping this weekend :) Anybody else off shopping?

Have fun shopping Joh :thumbsup2

i am off to buy a new fridge, want one of those american double ones.
its sort of christmassy as its so ive got enough room for all those goddies at christmas.
does that count.????:goodvibes

Of course it does Terri :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I would love one of those fridges, imagine how many bottles of White Zinfandel I could keep in it :rotfl: :rotfl:

[natalielongstaff]

my park christmas vouchers have arrived :woohoo: £200 to spend in leicester on monday !!

[florida sun]

I bought 3 more pressies yesterday for my nephews, and now Im almost done:goodvibes

[mandymouse]

my park christmas vouchers have arrived :woohoo: £200 to spend in leicester on monday !!

Have fun on Monday Nat, and I look forward to hearing about what you've bought :thumbsup2

I bought 3 more pressies yesterday for my nephews, and now Im almost done:goodvibes

It's a great feeling to have all the shopping out the way isn't it Sue ? What's Vicki after ? (or can't you mention on here in case she sees it) ;)

[KayleeUK]

I brought two tops yesterday for my friends little girl, so that is another one done :teeth:

[florida sun]

It's a great feeling to have all the shopping out the way isn't it Sue ? What's Vicki after ? (or can't you mention on here in case she sees it) ;)

To be honest Mandy, she is saving hard for driving lessons, so Im giving her money, she is also off to New York in March with the college, so Im also giving her some dollars:goodvibes

[mark&sue]

I wore my mickey mouse chrismas earrings yesterday to work and it felt really good.

I love Christmas it would be so awful to have winter and no christmas!



Susan

[mandymouse]

I've just got back from the Disney Store in Birmingham. They are starting to get a bit more Crimbo stuff in there and I bought myself a couple of tree decorations

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and Paul bought me the Pirates of the Caribbean calendar and this Stitch toy that I've been after

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[BRobson]

They are sooo cute Mandy - will have to get myself to the Disney Store:goodvibes Brian bought me some DLP shares so I can get 10% off everything in store - not that I need an excuse

[mandymouse]

Brian bought me some DLP shares so I can get 10% off everything in store - not that I need an excuse

Wow Jackie, that is so cool, I would love to get a discount in the Disney Store

[CustardTart]

Oooh there are so cute! I must take a trip to the Disney Store in Bromley or Bluewater this week... :goodvibes

[irongirlof12]

great stuff:thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

my park christmas vouchers have arrived :woohoo: £200 to spend in leicester on monday !!

Have a great day Nat, don't forget to let us know how you get on :)

[natalielongstaff]

phew...im back !! ive spent loads :scared1: i got loads of little bits for the kids and all my paper and cards :thumbsup2 i also spent money in the disney store ;) ;) and got a few bits for dh

and i got the kids presents for the teachers and their cards (£1.50 each because the kids buy them themselves )

overall a very productive day :woohoo:

[BRobson]

phew...im back !! ive spent loads :scared1: i got loads of little bits for the kids and all my paper and cards :thumbsup2 i also spent money in the disney store ;) ;) and got a few bits for dh

and i got the kids presents for the teachers and their cards (£1.50 each because the kids buy them themselves )

overall a very productive day :woohoo:


Sound like you had a good day Nat :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

phew...im back !! ive spent loads :scared1: i got loads of little bits for the kids and all my paper and cards :thumbsup2 i also spent money in the disney store ;) ;) and got a few bits for dh

and i got the kids presents for the teachers and their cards (£1.50 each because the kids buy them themselves )

overall a very productive day :woohoo:

It sounds like you did well Nat. Enjoy your meal and fireworks tonight :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

It sounds like you did well Nat. Enjoy your meal and fireworks tonight :thumbsup2

:thumbsup2 thank you ! i got the kids some new clothes as well....nothing for me tho :confused:

[mandymouse]

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It's 7 Weeks till Christmas

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[BRobson]

Our town has just started putting up the lights :goodvibes

This is where I start my tour of all the places round about to do coffee and Christmas shops :goodvibes Baxters (the soup makers) always have a fantastic Christmas shop and so do a lot of our garden centres :goodvibes Good job I dont work :lmao:

[mandymouse]

Is anyone doing any Christmas shopping this weekend ? What are you hoping to buy ?

Have fun :santa:

[hildasmuriel]

:santa: I got my quarterly M&S vouchers this week. Because I have spent so much during the last 3 months I have got £27 in vouchers to spend tomorrow, so I'm going to have a look at their 3 for 2 deals and get a few prezzies.
Yay shopping time.:cool1:

[CustardTart]

Is anyone doing any Christmas shopping this weekend ? What are you hoping to buy ?

Have fun :santa:

I had luck tracking down my DH's fave aftershave today so put in an order online! It's gotta come from the US but I'm just so pleased to find it... Also got him a bunch of CDs and the DVD box set of Meerkat Manor from Amazon!

It's been a good day... :love:

This weekend I'm going to tart up the front of our house - clean windows, paint the porch, get some new plants for by the front door etc. Then it'll all look fab for Christmas!!! :santa: