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Post by Bess on Dec 5, 2014 18:22:25 GMT
I went to the local garden center, oh my gosh, whoever does the Christmas decor there has more tinsel than sense  A giant orange blow-up Santa in the car park was just the tip of the iceberg. (I'm assuming he was red at some point.) So many flashing lights, and a life size Aslan (?) and polar bears and reindeers, but the worst bit was the same piece of Christmassy music over and over and over. I'd never heard it before I went in the garden center but I can still hum bits of it now  Unfortunately I needed a fair bit of shopping there. Anyway they had some gorgeous orchids and stuff for gifts, so I had to forgive them. |
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Post by SueA on Dec 5, 2014 19:32:46 GMT
You'll have to take earplugs next time Bess or some headphones with alternative music on!  Did you get it sorted out in the end Geranium ? There should be an email address or phone number on the New Scientist website contact page, I used to get New Scientist when I was at school, some interesting articles, I used to mainly read the biology items, a lot of the rest of it probably went straight over my head!  |
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Post by daitheplant on Dec 5, 2014 19:53:27 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Dec 6, 2014 6:20:45 GMT
What, no hot cross buns, daitheplant? Yes, thanks, SueA, I discovered the correct phone number tucked away at the bottom of the web page, so all is well. OH will get his 'comic' every week. I don't read it - it's a bit too technical for me.  We went to the 'treasure trove' shop at the other side of the Quantock Hills yesterday, did some shopping and went to the really, really nice little cafe for coffee.  We just need one more gift for our almost 14 yr. old grandson. I'm wondering what music he likes - a CD would fit the bill. My morning out was perfect because the church was open this time! We looked in awe at the carvings on the bench ends and the wonderful double-barrel roof, complete with carved bosses. It is supposed to have the best carvings of any church in Somerset, and I believe it now! Wonderful. I came back home ready to work - and have finished writing all the Christmas cards! OH is going to post them this morning. My halo is shining.  |
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Post by Rosie on Dec 6, 2014 13:59:51 GMT
The church sounds lovely Geranium, St Macher Cathedral in Aberdeens is stunning I got 90% of my christmas cards off today |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 16:48:19 GMT
I love looking at old churches and churchyards. There are several near here but they are locked up - sad they can't be left open these days.
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Post by lesley on Dec 6, 2014 17:47:02 GMT
I also did mine yesterday Geranium and posted today it's a lovely feeling, I also made us a Christmas cake today I wasn't going to bother, the smell was Devine I wont marzipan or ice it as neither of us like that. and have finished writing all the Christmas cards |
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Post by daitheplant on Dec 6, 2014 20:21:20 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Dec 7, 2014 5:48:55 GMT
I know, daitheplant - and they are something else that's lost their meaning. They're just 'buns' to most people now.  Help please - what on earth can I get for my almost 14 yr. old grandson? I have a 'cool' T-shirt for him, but what else can I get? Any bright ideas out there? He is very much into athletics and guitar playing. |
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Post by Cherry on Dec 7, 2014 8:21:51 GMT
When you are thinking about a present for Geranium's grandson, would you please also rack your brains for an idea for stepgrandson, who likes electronic 'stuff'. He is addicted to his tablet and games. I am talking about an unhealthy addiction which usually ends up in sulks when anything else is considered. He is a 'step' sometimes and when he is good he is a 'grandson'. My nasty side! |
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Post by steve on Dec 7, 2014 9:28:49 GMT
I know, daitheplant - and they are something else that's lost their meaning. They're just 'buns' to most people now. Help please - what on earth can I get for my almost 14 yr. old grandson? I have a 'cool' T-shirt for him, but what else can I get? Any bright ideas out there? He is very much into athletics and guitar playing. I was always appreciative of these when taking part in frosty weather, odds are he will have some but its good to have spares. |
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Post by steve on Dec 7, 2014 9:34:00 GMT
When you are thinking about a present for Geranium's grandson, would you please also rack your brains for an idea for stepgrandson, who likes electronic 'stuff'. He is addicted to his tablet and games. I am talking about an unhealthy addiction which usually ends up in sulks when anything else is considered. He is a 'step' sometimes and when he is good he is a 'grandson'. My nasty side! A chunk of memory that can transfer stuff between computers, laptops, tablets etc. My Grandaughter asked me If I had a spare one of these the other day so she could take something she had done on her Mums computer to school and she is 8 |
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Post by Cherry on Dec 7, 2014 12:10:48 GMT
Job done steve. Thank you very much. That sounds good to me. |
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Post by ladybird on Dec 7, 2014 12:37:05 GMT
I went to the local garden center, oh my gosh, whoever does the Christmas decor there has more tinsel than sense A giant orange blow-up Santa in the car park was just the tip of the iceberg. (I'm assuming he was red at some point.) So many flashing lights, and a life size Aslan (?) and polar bears and reindeers, but the worst bit was the same piece of Christmassy music over and over and over. I'd never heard it before I went in the garden center but I can still hum bits of it now Unfortunately I needed a fair bit of shopping there. Anyway they had some gorgeous orchids and stuff for gifts, so I had to forgive them. I know what you mean Bess . we went to our favourite nursery yesterday as a family to "choose the tree" and we found tinsel music and trees and . I did manage to rescue a couple of small lonesome helebores and a very small skimmia. how sad I thought as I wandered around , where are all the overwintering cuttings , small trees being nurtured for a few years .... nothing . seems just like a shop now with seasonal stuff bought in  |
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Post by peony on Dec 7, 2014 13:59:08 GMT
I know, daitheplant - and they are something else that's lost their meaning. They're just 'buns' to most people now. Help please - what on earth can I get for my almost 14 yr. old grandson? I have a 'cool' T-shirt for him, but what else can I get? Any bright ideas out there? He is very much into athletics and guitar playing. Have a look at the 'Wiggle' website Geranium, my son's into athletics/gym and he buys/or is given items from them. I can vouch for their speed of delivery |
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A giant orange blow-up Santa in the car park was just the tip of the iceberg. (I'm assuming he was red at some point.) So many flashing lights, and a life size Aslan (?) and polar bears and reindeers, but the worst bit was the same piece of Christmassy music over and over and over. I'd never heard it before I went in the garden center but I can still hum bits of it now 
Unfortunately I needed a fair bit of shopping there. Anyway they had some gorgeous orchids and stuff for gifts, so I had to forgive them. 
Why? I hear you ask, well, our local shop has started selling CREME EGGS. 
We just need one more gift for our almost 14 yr. old grandson. I'm wondering what music he likes - a CD would fit the bill. My morning out was perfect because the church was open this time! 
