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Post by Tig on Dec 19, 2011 23:16:13 GMT
;D they've got the devil in them Jilly  Fortunately mine is too high for Cat to bother with, in fact I reckon she isn't a very 'festive' cat at all! She hates visitors so will spend all weekend sulking - outside! The minute someone comes in she makes a bolt for the door, and the palaver to coax her back in is ridiculous  Tonight she has been full of mischief, despite her years, and decided that my arm needed attacking - biting and scratching at the sleeve of my fleece. Think she gets a bit bored when it's cold and wet, she just spends most of the day asleep. OH doesn't like scented candles or oils, but I might try and sneak one in when he isn't looking  x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 20, 2011 7:14:51 GMT
You could try to sneak in a very small one Tig!  I like the Yankee candles you've got Jilly. I noticed Cherries in snow this year at Wyevales and 2 Christmas reed scents - don't know if they're new - don't think I've seen them before. We had an invite to friends for New Yesr last night so I've more shopping to do now!  |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 21, 2011 10:33:44 GMT
My OH doesn't like scented candles or oils either  I'm restricted to the bathroom ( and then he moans at the messy look ) The kittens have a new party piece............one climbs up the inside of the tree and one up the outside....they meet about 2/3 of the way up and bop the baubles off  Must marzipan and ice my cake today  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2011 10:54:03 GMT
That game sounds good Auricula, there's nothing like a joint effort in attack mode!
I've just got back from town. I whizzed round getting the last Christmas prezzies and if I hadn't had to wait for the building society to open I'd have been home before 9.30!
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Post by Auricula on Dec 21, 2011 10:55:11 GMT
I have about 6 more to get, but I like to eek them out until Xmas Eve ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2011 11:07:52 GMT
;D
Actually, I do have one more gift to get. I was planning to get a nice bottle of ginger beer for a non-drinking friend and I'd seen some at the GC up the road - they didn't have any when I called in just now so it's plan b but I don't know what that is yet! ;D
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Post by Auricula on Dec 21, 2011 11:46:15 GMT
that you have a non drinking friend Jasmine ;D.........thinking cap time ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 21, 2011 12:47:31 GMT
I'm just back from town, gosh it was busy but at least all the tills were attended so at least I did'nt have to stand in a que. I got some mulled wine in M&S I like the odd glass of it, more the smell of it than anything really.  I had to go into town because I had to go to the bank, the Tax man sent me a little cheque for Christmas, I'd overpaid in 2010 so I did have a bit of a wait for it but it was nice to get it all the same. ;D Good to see you back Auricula, did you get all your wine and cheese? Jasmine half the bother of buying pressies is knowing what to get.   |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 21, 2011 13:19:50 GMT
;D Actually, I do have one more gift to get. I was planning to get a nice bottle of ginger beer for a non-drinking friend and I'd seen some at the GC up the road - they didn't have any when I called in just now so it's plan b but I don't know what that is yet! ;D I'm a non-drinker - I'd love an Amaryllis! i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/cheesy.gif |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2011 13:58:55 GMT
Thanks so much for the idea Geranium. It's a man though and one who thinks the garden does itself apart from the lawn!! He gave up alcohol to help him lose weight and it worked a treat.
I couldn't do without my red wine! I know what you mean about mulled wine LG - it smells so Christmassy!
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Post by Auricula on Dec 21, 2011 19:42:02 GMT
Yes thanks LG :)well done on your rebate  OH is whinging that he'll have to redo the tree cos P and P have pulled all the lights down as they use the flex as a climbing frame to scale Mt Conifer ;D ;D |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 21, 2011 19:42:33 GMT
Does he read? Something like the 'Guinness Book of Records', possibly, if he hasn't got favourite authors.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2011 20:08:50 GMT
That's an idea Geranium.
Do you get AG? There's an article on Amaryllis this week. There's some stunning ones to choose from.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2011 20:24:18 GMT
We're watching a Chritmas TOTP special. Everyone's sooo young on the Band Aid video.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 21, 2011 20:47:04 GMT
Cat's are such fun on Christmas trees. ;D
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Post by Auricula on Dec 21, 2011 23:22:48 GMT
I'm going to buy a scented room candle tomorrow........OH doesn't have a good sense of smell so I bet he doesn't even notice ;D His antipathy towards candles comes because I can't resist playing with them ( tipping them up and so forth) and I usually manage to drip wax on furniture and soft furnishings I also burn myself quite regularly because I can't leave them alone Still haven't marzipanned my cake or made mince pies |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 22, 2011 7:52:43 GMT
I have a friend who can't leave candles alone. It's OH that plays around with them in this house. I keep finding my Yankee candles have had the edges of the jar scraped down. They don't needing scraping - they burn perfectly. |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 22, 2011 10:24:43 GMT
Guilty as charges I have set fire to napkins, dripped wax on a leather sofa and countless tabletops and had to throw out a linen tablecloth because the underlying wax stain from a puddle couldn't be covered up - perhaps OH has a point ;D |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 22, 2011 10:26:45 GMT
Just light the candle and step away from it!   |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 22, 2011 10:34:40 GMT
It's difficult to do Jasmine. I spilled the whole dish of hot wax the other week, all over the floor, coffee table and the burner itself.
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Post by Auricula on Dec 22, 2011 10:38:12 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 22, 2011 11:49:37 GMT
...and folk set fire to themselves when they leant against them That happened at my 21st |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 22, 2011 13:14:08 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 22, 2011 13:21:47 GMT
It certainly was and all for the wrong reasons! ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 22, 2011 13:29:15 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 22, 2011 13:36:08 GMT
Yes! Someone put him out and the only casualty was one trendy 1980s acrylic jumper! ;D
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Post by Barbara on Dec 22, 2011 16:01:11 GMT
:oI don't know what shocked me more Jas, the fire or the jumper ;D. Those scented candles take my breath, most candles do actually thank god for electricity. ;D ;D I bought a friend a present that has cheese and biscuits and chutney, but I'll have to tell her when I deliver it tomorrow because it has to be kept in the fridge,. |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 22, 2011 16:27:30 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 22, 2011 17:05:09 GMT
I have candles alight now..3 plain ones and 1 scented one..cinnamon.
I love candles, and I leave them alone!!
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Post by Auricula on Dec 22, 2011 19:06:11 GMT
Goody 2 shoes ;D I have just bought 2 Yankee Candles called Xmas Eve ( they were on special offer at Wyevale) I don't know what Xmas Eve smells like, so it'll be a surprise ;D ;D I wonder what I'll set fire to / spoil/have to hide from OH this weekend?? |
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Tonight she has been full of mischief, despite her years, and decided that my arm needed attacking - biting and scratching at the sleeve of my fleece. Think she gets a bit bored when it's cold and wet, she just spends most of the day asleep.
I'm restricted to the bathroom 
