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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 17, 2010 18:02:14 GMT
Are you married a long time then Geranium?
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Post by Barbara on Dec 17, 2010 18:06:50 GMT
Very frugal Geranium  You can buy boxes at the card shop warehouse for disguising presents, and they make awkward stuff easier to wrap as well. I have wrapped all the presents I've bought but I still have some more stocking fillers to get, so, I'm getting the first tram to Manchester in the morning and I hope not everyone else has the same idea.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 17, 2010 18:21:44 GMT
Ruth was saying she's going to The Trafford Centre, do you go there Barbara, I've been once and it was smashing.
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Post by Geranium on Dec 17, 2010 18:22:52 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Dec 17, 2010 18:30:44 GMT
Ruth was saying she's going to The Trafford Centre, do you go there Barbara, I've been once and it was smashing. I've been twice LG, but, I prefer manchester city center myself. |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 17, 2010 18:48:03 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 17, 2010 19:21:15 GMT
I got the OH a dressing gown, he got to open it last week because the cats had already started it for him. Besides, he'd already given me one of my presents (my engagement ring) so it's only fair he gets to open one.
Only problem is, it's a little small for him... I ordered the correct chest size, but it's still a bit small. Well, it fits, just not as roomy as my old one he's been wearing.
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 17, 2010 19:22:20 GMT
I love the Trafford Centre. Practically lived there when I first moved over to Bradford. I didn't know that area very well so just kept coming "home" to the Manchester side of things.
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Post by Geranium on Dec 17, 2010 19:25:05 GMT
The big 'Malls' are very useful at times, aren't they, especially when you know your way round. High Streets are fine if you have time to walk from one end to the other.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 17, 2010 19:27:28 GMT
If the weather is bad then shopping centres are great. It's good to be able to park the car without worrying too.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 17, 2010 19:28:13 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Dec 17, 2010 19:29:13 GMT
That's true - if we go to Taunton, our nearest 'big' town, with M&S etc, parking is a nightmare at this time of year, and OH is NOT patient about waiting for a space!  |
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Post by Tig on Dec 17, 2010 19:57:07 GMT
I'm not 'patient' about waiting for a space either, so I sympathise with him! Must have made the right choice Geranium if it lasted 45 years (am I talking about the dressing gown or your OH? ;D) Good luck on the tram tomorrow Barbara .... I've done! I don't like the big 'malls' they are so 'samey', and often too crowded for me Santa has just gone past our house ... in a sleigh pulled by a four x four (not reindeers   ) x Tig |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 17, 2010 20:13:45 GMT
I hope he's got a for me. |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 17, 2010 21:41:38 GMT
Yes, I suppose so - 45 years next April.  It doesn't feel that long, though!  45 years is a long time Geranium well done. Thank you. It doesn't feel that long!  |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 17, 2010 21:44:26 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 17, 2010 23:45:51 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2010 8:17:57 GMT
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Post by Tig on Dec 18, 2010 11:58:13 GMT
Ohhh eck, better get my decorations up today then   |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2010 15:50:07 GMT
Maybe these will help Tig.   |
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Post by Tig on Dec 18, 2010 16:28:45 GMT
Thanks LG .... I've got the boxes out, but not put anything 'up' yet Went and swept the snow off the paths instead, the cat hates snowy paws  x Tig |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 18, 2010 17:54:49 GMT
Oooh - could you please pop over and do mine? I hate snowy paws, too! ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2010 20:57:31 GMT
I debated clearing the path of all the snow I have but decided not to. To be honest, it's -6 and the wet ground would still be like a bottle, at least I can get a bit of a grip on the snow. Anyhow my back is really sore so I did'nt want to risk making it worse. |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 18, 2010 22:18:21 GMT
Have just taken a quick pic of next doors reindeers in the snow...  |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 18, 2010 22:25:21 GMT
My goodness! What do you think of those? |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 18, 2010 22:31:36 GMT
well.........they light up my downstairs loo...and my lobby too |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 18, 2010 23:49:33 GMT
Very festive. Most houses here have scenes like that in their front garden - minus the snow of course!
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 19, 2010 5:57:05 GMT
I love it MRH. ;D I was wondering if you were seeing a lot of Christmas things over there Jasmine.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 19, 2010 7:57:41 GMT
Ruth was saying she's going to The Trafford Centre, do you go there Barbara, I've been once and it was smashing. I've been twice LG, but, I prefer manchester city center myself. Me too Barbara - there isnt any atmosphere at the Trafford Centre whereas in the City you have all the little shops I just love Deansgate Do you find Barbara that Kendal Milne is now ruined - they went all black and chrome a while ago - with loud music droning out any conversation It used to have a faded elegance - used to spend hours in there Christmas Shopping i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 19, 2010 10:34:20 GMT
I agree Jenny it's somehow ''tacky'' whereas before it was more like an old Aunt. now it's like a teenager.
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