Last thing you bought

[Percy]

Nice ring tubbs.

[Consolida]

@Tubbs - That's such a pretty ring and I love the colour

[Tubbs]

Originally Posted by DiamonD

@Tubbs: That's purrrrdy. I might have to prize that off your finger to use for a future Christmas Craft project

Originally Posted by Nanuq

@Tubbs, it's really beautiful...but shouldn't it be the other way up? (or is that just me being weird?)

That's not my hand! Still waiting for it to arrive in the post. Hmm, I heard that you should have the heart pointing towards the person you love (which is a bit cheesy but nvm!).

[Consolida]

I generally hate Christmas, but I think The *Crafty* Elf's enthusiasm for everything festive must be rubbing off on me because I've gone and ordered some Mr Pickwick traditional coloured LSD Christmas lights for £34.

They look exactly like the fairy lights we used to have on the tree when I was a child and they even have the pink lights!

I know some folk might consider them tacky, but there's something incredibly comforting about the thought of recreating those happier Christmas's of long ago when I was free of worries and responsibilities.

[Consolida]

Originally Posted by Lee S

^

I saw that Lights4Fun were selling those. It's nice that they have pink in them as you don't often get that now.

Yes they're the ones! They arrived in the post today. They are quite brittle and plasticky and because they are LED they don't have that warmer glow that the ones with individual bulbs used to have but at least they are less likely to burn the whole house down! I'm sure, once they are on the tree, they will look a treat

Originally Posted by The*Crafty*Elf

@Consolida: If you like the lights don't give a flying fig what anyone else thinks, my dear. I expect a lot of people would think my Christmas decs were tacky or naff but i love them. I love seeing decorations and people's houses all done up even if it's not to my taste because they've taken the time to do it and it means something to them.

Funny you should mention Pink lights as last year i bought some Rainbow coloured LED lights and they have Pink in them too

Ha, I love your 'don't give a flying fig' attitude

I'm generally one of those bah humbug type of people but I reckon it would be a blast around yours or Lee's at Christmas time. You guys should get together and hold an SAUK Christmas. Members could come in fancy dress complete with full masks so they can remain anonymous and obviously feel less anxious

[Consolida]

^ Ha ha, yes, whatever tickles your fancy

[Tubbs]

His name is Pindakaas and he's so soft and nice to cuddle 💗

[Percy]

Originally Posted by Tubbs

His name is Pindakaas and he's so soft and nice to cuddle 💗

He looks a real cutie.

[SpectralOwls]

I always wanted red plaid pants, so I got this for Black Friday:

I have some black combat boots coming in the mail too. :3 I've been needing a pair since I had to give away my last one. I also recently bought some other shoes from modcloth on sale, and they seem ambiguous for my plans to be non-gender conforming. So this is my first step to my gender-fluid journey. ^_^ I will fully pursue it after I move , and will be hitting up thrift shops in England! Super excited to see how different they are to here. I love thrift shopping.

If anyone has any recommendations for good charity shops I'd love to know!

[Tubbs]

^ I like them a lot

I love thrift shopping too! The thing I've found with UK charity shops is, the quality of their stock usually depends on the individual shop, and the locale of the shop itself. Rich people towns (such as Salisbury and Winchester, to name two near me) tend to have much nicer stuff for me to browse than the ones in my local area (it's all Primark and George at Asda!).
Edit: not that I'm snobby about George and Primark, for they make up most of my wardrobe, but it's different when you're hunting for a secondhand bargain

Having said that, my local Help the Aged and Salvation Army shops are by far the best in terms of being well laid out and having things I'd actually want to buy.

[Tonkin]

Managed to get a new phone for a good price on Black Friday. Moving over to a new one is a pain though.

[SpectralOwls]

Originally Posted by Tubbs

^ I like them a lot

I love thrift shopping too! The thing I've found with UK charity shops is, the quality of their stock usually depends on the individual shop, and the locale of the shop itself. Rich people towns (such as Salisbury and Winchester, to name two near me) tend to have much nicer stuff for me to browse than the ones in my local area (it's all Primark and George at Asda!).
Edit: not that I'm snobby about George and Primark, for they make up most of my wardrobe, but it's different when you're hunting for a secondhand bargain

Having said that, my local Help the Aged and Salvation Army shops are by far the best in terms of being well laid out and having things I'd actually want to buy.

Oh hell yeah. Thrift Shop besties~

Haha well that makes sense! I'll be sure to hit up these places when we go out looking for new outfits. I always get a high when I find something I like. It's like a treasure hunt!

[Tonkin]

Are they edible?

[SpectralOwls]

^

[T]

[biscuits]

^ looks like we're both in for a wild night.

[Jam do Bronx]

^ I expect excessive misuse of the term "pop" from you both tonight.

[Dougella]

Where's that "ooh matron" meme when you need it

[biscuits]

[biscuits]

^ best way to be

A make-your-own gnome clay pottery kit for my sister for Christmas. I couldn't resist getting another kit for me so we can make our own gnomes together

[Mike.Kzov]

A 100w light bulb.

And yes, as I'm sure you're desperate to know, the fitting is a bayonet cap.

[Jam do Bronx]

^^ Did you buy it from eBay-onet?

[Mike.Kzov]

^ don't lose faith in Jam and his puns, he's a bright spark.

[Jam do Bronx]

^ Have you, by any chance, got a gig playing a bond villain?

[biscuits]

I love how they’ve gone the extra mile and done a green screen photoshoot for the gloves.

[Merritt]

^ You would make a good Christmas themed Bond villain, but a nice one who's masterplan is to give Daniel Craig a tickle

Last thing I bought was a Pinhead from Hellraiser action figure. I need to think of where I can put it that won't make me look like a psycho if the gas man comes.

[Tonkin]

Not The Freak?

[Jen.]

Originally Posted by The*Crafty*Elf

The first pair arrived today and were lovely so thought i'd buy another pair. Not always easy to find sexy leather gloves in XS size.

[Tonkin]

It was so cool when The Freak got sent down and ended up behind bars with all the others.

[Jen.]

I got this today: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Game.../dp/B08HD6PXYC - a murder mystery puzzle thing made by an escape room company. It sounds pretty good, should make for a fun couple of hours at Christmas.