It's been a busy old week to say the least.
We've worked longer hours on our week off work than we do when in work...but it's been a fabulous (if tiring) break.
We have achieved most of what we'd planned with the exception of the boiler. The engineer phoned to say it couldn't be done this week but they would book it in for the week before Christmas...not on your bloody Nellie!
I have enough to do without the disruption of the boiler being replaced so we've delayed it until after Christmas now.
On Wednesday we picked up our passports and headed over the border into Yorkshire to see the lovely Christine and the equally lovely Barry. We had such a fabulous time but the day just vanished! We had lunch and lots of laughs in a very nice pub and I think we just chatted the day away.
The drive there was longer than usual due to accidents on the motorway, but the drive home was even worse! Next time I shall just pack a suitcase and stay the week ha!
On Thursday we went to Bury to do some Christmas shopping and met my Mum and Dad for lunch.
We had another lovely day out and got an awful lot of the Christmas shopping done.
I am going to spend the weekend wrapping all the gifts and writing cards in the hope that by the time I go back to work on Monday I will have (almost) conquered Christmas :)
Unfortunately, most nights it's been anything from 10pm to 11pm before we've been sitting down and so I've not ventured into blogland until tonight...for that I apologise....but I am here with the candy winner.
Mr Random picked the number...
Congratulations Christine...no not the Christine I went to visit but t'other Christine (Nana seaside)
If you can please EMAIL me with your full postal address and I can get your parcel posted on Monday.
Thank you to everyone that entered.
Ready for another little one?
Same rules as always.
Maja Design 6x6 paper pad, Walking In The Forest.
And a Joy Crafts Filigree Corner die.
Thanks for looking.
Love Elaine xxx
OMG tis me tis me MWHA XXXXXXXXX thank you so much Elaine I just loved your awesome sweet Tilda creation &&& NO I dont have that super lush Tilda stamp..yea I know hard to believe a Tilda I dont have..lol & the gorge paper pad..oh am in crafty heaven..lol
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congrats to christine and glad they let you back across the boarder. Not been to bury for ages loved the old market dad always enjoyed a day out there.Enjoy your weekend
ReplyDeleteGongratulations Christine and gorgeous candy Elaine thankyou for the chance
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Sounds like a busy but productive week. Congrats to the winner and thanks for the chance to win another fab candy.
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ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a lovely but tiring week chum, you do make me laugh with you posts :)
Now!! only for the big pond!! between us my Michael seeing as he is a plumber and heating engineer could have fitted your new boiler, I don't blame you waiting till after the hols.
well chum same here I'm still making my cards too have about 8 more to make, still more pressie still to buy and all the wrapping to do yet, have me tree and decorations up, but got to get my outside lights up yet, thanks again for this chance to win another of your gorgeous candies, well chum you take care and have a super weekend..
Lots Hugs Sarah xx
Sounds like a real bissy week Elaine!!!
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XXX Heidy
saw the pic of you and Christine looks like you had a fab time .I got caught in the traffic jams too !
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win fab candy .. hope you are ok
Lisa x
Enjoy your goodies Christine. Glad you got most of what you wanted done Elaine & seem to have got your Christmas under control. You certainly sound a lot happier about it.
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Congrats to Christine, lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteWow, Elaine, you're such a generous lady, thank you so much for an other chance to win some fabby candy.
Hugs, Yvon
Congratulations Christine. I'm jealous your all done Elaine. Won't take me long when I go with my list and order of shops, lol.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a relaxing weekend planned.
Hugs Tracy x
Gongrats Christine!!! Enjoy your goodies!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you Elaine for the chance to win another amazing candy!!
Big hugs, Tina
Congratulations to t'other Christine... it couldn't go to a nicer blogger!
ReplyDeleteGlad you've got more of your shopping done and your Christmas organised Elaine.. and so glad you stopped them doing the boiler before the festivities begin if ours was anything to go by!
Big, big hugs, and looking forward to seeing you cross the border again soon!
Christine x
And PS.... booking you in for the week!!! hehe
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Hi Sweetheart, glad to hear you had a fabulous week, bit unfortunate with the boiler though, and can understand why you dont want it started before Xmas, lets hope it behaves till afterwards.
ReplyDeleteWe still have the scaffolding up and Ive been assured its to come down before Xmas, but theyve removed the barge board from the roof and its whistling through like no ones business and having no guttering the windows are filthy. hugs Shirleyxx
wha a beuatiful candy. Thank you so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHugs AStrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/
Congrats Christine and Elaine---oh yes the "hustle and bustle" of christmastime :) Happy that you had accomplished what you did and spent time with family ;)
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congrats Christine!! Glad you enjoyed your trip away Elaine, sounds lovely...apart from the traffic jams. Hugs to you x
ReplyDeletehuge congrats to the lovely christine, enjoy you candy hun and so pleased you have acheived all your wanted to on your week off work elaine.thanks for the chance to win more candy too :D
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Hi Elaine, well done christine enjoy!I'm so glad that you had a great week off and got lots of visits and lunches.It will be a thought going back on monday, but at least you have achieved a lot in the past five days. Did you manage to find something for Santa to leave beneath the tree for you? Enjoy Sunday...Trish
ReplyDeleteJust popping to say hi - been having a nosy on your blog and your makes are gorgeous (I've come from seeing your blog on the side bar at the cupboard under the stairs) - am now a follower xx
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ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, tried earlier to comment - hope this one works ! I found your blog thought your friend Christine. Have enjoyed looking back at your posts and look forward to future ones.
ReplyDeleteTake care !
Yet another Christine x
What a fab candy! Thank you, Elaine, for the chance to win these goodies! Hugs! xx
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