Debbie
13th November 2005, 05:16 AM
Hi all,
Sorry to bring up xmas so soon but if the immigration gods smile on us it will be are last xmas in the UK.
This means that I have volunteered to sacrifice a little more of my sanity and have all the family with us AGAIN. With the exception of my brother missing 1 yr and my SIL missing 1 yr I've entertained and feed the troops for the last 4 yrs. Every yr I say never again but this yr Im hoping that immigration makes it true. I don't mind realy, it's only 48hrs out of my life and the kids love it. SIL partner is a 'donkeys bottom' but I hope that next yr I'll be missing them all madly whilst having my Xmas BBQ in NZ.
BUT GETTING TO THE POINT!!!
Xmas pressies,
I've already ordered bumper loads of toiletries and M&S bits for me but wanted to check out whats future proof for OH and kiddies.
What is the score with bringing in open bottles of alcohol. Should I scrub the Canadian Club off the list, (or help him drink it faster).
I think UK DVD's are fine and electrical but if Im wrong please tell me.
My kids are into Fifi flower tots and Bob the Builder but that's because that's what they are allowed to watch on CBBC. (I'm another mean mum). If they are not on NZ TV then I can't see the interest lasting. Can anyone in NZ with under 5's tell me whats hot over there. We got them the usuall out door toys this summer for birthdays.
Thanks loads.
Debbie
Sorry to bring up xmas so soon but if the immigration gods smile on us it will be are last xmas in the UK.
This means that I have volunteered to sacrifice a little more of my sanity and have all the family with us AGAIN. With the exception of my brother missing 1 yr and my SIL missing 1 yr I've entertained and feed the troops for the last 4 yrs. Every yr I say never again but this yr Im hoping that immigration makes it true. I don't mind realy, it's only 48hrs out of my life and the kids love it. SIL partner is a 'donkeys bottom' but I hope that next yr I'll be missing them all madly whilst having my Xmas BBQ in NZ.
BUT GETTING TO THE POINT!!!
Xmas pressies,
I've already ordered bumper loads of toiletries and M&S bits for me but wanted to check out whats future proof for OH and kiddies.
What is the score with bringing in open bottles of alcohol. Should I scrub the Canadian Club off the list, (or help him drink it faster).
I think UK DVD's are fine and electrical but if Im wrong please tell me.
My kids are into Fifi flower tots and Bob the Builder but that's because that's what they are allowed to watch on CBBC. (I'm another mean mum). If they are not on NZ TV then I can't see the interest lasting. Can anyone in NZ with under 5's tell me whats hot over there. We got them the usuall out door toys this summer for birthdays.
Thanks loads.
Debbie