Thanks for this thread hopefully some will post on it.
I need to sort out my pressies, I have gathered so much stuff from ‘Boots’ special evenings. Havent a clue who all the gifts are for but tins of biscuits choccies and bath gift sets will be welcome by most.
when do you all put up your tree??
Rx
Ah a lovely festive thread - hooray! Is nice to think about something other than bc, even when on this site!
We are having a tree dilemma - have two very naughty 7 month old kittens and I know that they will pull it over constantly! Any ideas of how we can make the flat festive and cat proof at the same time??
I need to get the husband a tom-tom for Christmas…I have no idea what is good and bad being a total technophobe.
Am so looking forward to Christmas this year!
xx
Ooooo, we have the same dilemma with 2 naughty young cats, 10 months, who are already climbing everything in sight!
Just going off here this site is addictive.
Liz why not look at ‘which magazine’ we subscribe to it and they recently looked at sat navs. the tom tom came top. whisper me if you want more info as i can access the website or look at the recent article and give you the one they recommend.
No cats here hubby allergic, but have been tempted to get one and stick him out in the yard arhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
Rx
Done near enough all present shopping…hate the wrapping though!!
have tried to cut back abit this year on costs…easier said than done!
Probably get tree next weekend…can’t believe its nearly a year since we were in Lapland…our holiday of a lifetime…[just big kids at heart]!!
karen x
not started Christmas shopping yet, been too poorly with the chemo to even try. My tree goes up the weekend before Christmas and down twelfth night, but, as i have chemo on 21st it’ll be up a few days early.
re the cats - try a hook in the ceiling and fishing line (it’s see through) to tie the top of the tree to.
Hi everyone, I put my christmas tree up last night.Its my sons seventh birthday today and he always has the tree up for his birthday… although this year I didnt do it with as much vigour as I did last year…due to my recon 11 week ago, but he was happy this morning and was as cheery as seven year olds always are at the sight of sparkly christmas things.i hope there is someone as daft as me and has got their tree up now. lol debbi x x
Hello Debbi
A bit late but wish your son a happy birthday. When i was little I did not get many pressies on my birthday as it is in Dec and most people forgot. My Mum told me that only special people have a birthday in Dec. So make sure your son knows that he is special. Have not put my tree up yet my Jack Russell seems to think it is there for him to play with!
Have fun
Hilary
oh thank you hilary.yes … he definitely knows he is special. Thanks you brought a tear to my eye.every thing is a bit emotional at the moment.I dont know whats up with me, I used to be so strong.Probably like a lot of other people on here I feel like I have lost control of my life a bit.trying so hard to get back on track.I am so glad your mum made you feel special too. x x
Hiya Debbi
I know what you mean about being a bit emotional at the moment.Everywhere is so twinkly and glittery ready for Christmas and I just want to shout “i’m not ready yet”. Thing is I still cannot cope with people being kind and burst into tears if someone says something nice. I told my BCN that I felt as if I had lost control and she said not to worry it wont last for long! I hope not.Hope your son had a good party with lots of fun
Best wishes
Hilary
I, too, am very emotional - anger and tears can erupt almost without warning. I especially remember last Christmas. I was diagnosed a couple of days before Christmas and I was in an emotional turmoil. I remember being in a supermarket car park putting my shopping away and there was a big Christmas/Santa Clause type house or sleigh or something all bright and twinkling and belting out Christmas music. Well… I nearly lost it! All this wishing for a merry Christmas and a happy new year was just too much. BC had made sure that my Christmas would be anything but merry and I was dreading the new year and what it would bring. I remember crying and saying (just managing to keep some control and not shout, although inside I was screaming) “Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP!!!” Goodness knows what other people must have thought but I was oblivious. My heart is pounding and I’m on the verge of tears just writing this - the emotion of that day is still so strong. But, nearly twelve months on, I’ve done it and I’m still here. Christmas means so much this year. My son, in his early twenties, wants this Christmas to be less present giving and commercial and more family and togetherness. It’s been a tough year for my children who are in their late teens and early twenties. I’ve kept nothing from them and they have helped and supported me every step of the way. But, I want to “spoil” them for once - partly as a “thank you” for everything they’ve done. Should I be sensible or silly?
Jibby X
Hiya Jibby
Be silly !! If they want to spoil you let them and how lively of your son not to want to fall into the “commercialism” of christmas. I have no children but loads of nieces and nephews and 109 cousins all of whom I have told that if I dont feel like twinkling during the festivities then so be it!! Apart from making sure that hubby and dog have pressies I dont know if I can cope with loads of shopping. I am due to start Rads in January and now just want it all over and done with. whatever you do i hope you have fun
with best wishes
Hilary
Hi Hilary
Knowing me I’d probably go OTT and get grumbled at for spending too much money so it’s probably best if I restrain myself (but not too much!!!). I’m going to do as much internet shopping as possible - can’t face going into crowded shops with all the pushing and shoving and noise. Wow! What a huge family you have - it sounds lovely. My family is very small - only child of only children. It’s no wonder you doubt you could shop for pressies for everyone. Hope your Rads go ok - not too long until you’re finished. Take care.
Best wishes
Jibby X
i am going to get my tree before the 16th of December, thats my daughters birthday and she’ll be 16 this year, so i always have the tree up for then, also, cos i’m going into hospital on the 18th of december, well, me and the hubby are off to france for four days this wednesday night, so hopefully will get all the xmas shopping done then, never been this late with the xmas shopping before, but its been a weird sort of year xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Just found this lovely festive thread - my tree usually goes up next weekend - but I have an electrician coming in to install wall lights so I’m going to have to wait.
I must admit I have gone a bit overboard with presents this year - just feel like I want to make it as normal a christmas as possible but I think I might be overdoing it!
I’ve done all my shopping online - have posted elsewhere - (no idea where, chemo brain strikes again!) - but I have used a lot of the gadget type sites, and the big stores (Tesco, Asda, Debenhems) - for most of these you can get excellent money off promotions and codes. If anyone wants the link to get the codes let me know and I’ll post it (assuming that’s allowed?). I’ve bought tons of stuff BOGOFF and with £10 of a £30 spend - my bank manager will be tutting as I type!! But do I care??? 
Lizalou - there are some excellent Tom Tom deals on at the moment - I bought my hubby a reconditioned Go 500 for £99 from a company called Total PDA Ltd - I’ve used them before and their products are excellent and all with manuf. guarantees. Had to give hubby it early as we needed it to find the hospital in Edinburgh lol!
All I have to do now is wrap everything…but that’s for another day!
take care all
margaret x
Hi all
Alison how thoughtful and lovely of you putting the tree up for your daughters 16th she will always remember, i am sure your thoughtfulness.
What are you having done on the 18th? Hope it goes well for you. You have always been a great encouragement to me.
Have a Fabulous time in France. Are you going to Paris? I loved the night tour of Paris so romantic and lovely.
Liz the Tom tom o recommended in whisper is £50 cheaper in comet saw it today.
Take Care Everyone
Rxx
hi ive got my tree up as well ,as soon as the 1 of dec comes up it goes, although this year will be a lot esier for me as my treatment has now stopped and apart from having lymphodemia im ok, im so glad to be here and relativly well, and am sure going to enjoy this christmas with my kids and grandkids. next year, may be a lot different for me as my youngest is getting her own place, so there will be 4 homes to go to next year!!! yippee no cooking!!! ok i know im just a kid at heart!!lol!! best whishes to all going through treatments ,it will get better, just stay strong. lynn xx
I have put the tree up outside!! It’s outside our front window. We bought lights and it was only when we put them on that we realised they flashed - front room like a disco!! But at least the tree is safe from naughty cats!
Thanks vv much for present advice - am going to go look in comet tomorrow when he is at work
xxx
Hi ALL,
My tree goes up on the 1st of Dec now, its 7yrs since I was diagnosed with BC and I now milk Christmas for all it’s worth for the simple reason I’m now free of what I should and shouldn’t do ( within reason ha ha !!! ) BC set me free to be who I am and do what I want to do. So go on girls have a fabby time.
Luv ya’s
Lilley
Hi ladies,
I had a long chat with one of my brothers last night, hadn’t heard very much from him since I was dx in July, but do know my mum keeps all the family up-to-date with my progress. He said he was planning to come visit the Sunday before Christmas, with sis-in-law and my 7 yr old niece, and asked about pressies - my response was that this year Christmas is about friends and family, not pressies. It will be lovely just to see them, as we’ve not really had the energy or time to drive round to visit, as family are pretty scattered. Also my OH’s son will be coming to stay with us for a few days. I’ll be finishing chemo, but just looking forward to having time with the people I love and care about. And I plan to spoil my OH rotten, he’s been so great.
Shannon