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Post by Geranium on Dec 22, 2012 17:10:10 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 22, 2012 18:21:11 GMT
I've been leaving loads of extra food out for the birds this weather. It's interesting to see how clever some of them are. The little Robin comes and goes a few times and eats what he wants before the Starlings arrive. The Mistle Thrush and blackbirds come early to feed on the ground and the Blue Tits and the Chaffinch come and go all day to eat from the seed feeder only they can reach. Fat balls are available for everyone all day every day. I've been sitting here this afternoon thinking about things I should have bought and have'nt. Jenny Pat and the girls will be here tomorrow evening I'm happy to say. They'll only be here a couple of nights but it will be so good to have them here on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 22, 2012 18:30:46 GMT
I am all finished now.....pressies all wrapped...food shop all done.....cakes, biscuits and pies all made....time to put my feet up...after the ironing ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 23, 2012 8:53:13 GMT
Xmas tree still isn't up... ;D
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Post by Jilly on Dec 23, 2012 12:47:20 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 23, 2012 12:50:01 GMT
I was reading somewhere about 2 cats who had to have surgery to remove tinsel from their little tummies. Seems it's really dangerous if they chew and eat it. Just thought I'd mention it to fellow cat lovers.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 23, 2012 13:06:09 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 23, 2012 13:38:10 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Dec 23, 2012 15:40:43 GMT
We had the nicest Carol Service I've ever had in our church this morning! One of our members is an expert in old Somerset dialect and history, and he told us about Christmas traditions of long ago instead of a sermon. Some of the carols were old ones too - local ones - as well as the traditional familiar ones. I read 'Christmas' by John Betjeman. An unusual, but quite delightful service. I really enjoyed it! i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by Geranium on Dec 24, 2012 7:24:58 GMT
I need to make another dozen mince pies this morning, and tie ribbons on the hyacinth baskets, then we'll pack the car and (try) to drive off to our daughter's!  Happy Christmas to you all.  I'm taking my Ipad, but I don't know if I'll be able to log on until we get back on 27th. |
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 24, 2012 9:28:22 GMT
The presents are on the floor in the lounge at the moment... exactly where they would be if the tree was there, just the tree isn't there lol The cats have got plenty of toys already! And yes, tinsel can be dangerous if they eat it (same as any cotton/string) as their gag reflex tries to bring it back up and their guts try to pull it through. Not pleasant at all  All the tinsel on our tree in previous years has been at the top with garland type thing further down (and no baubles cos they've already pulled them all off...!) |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 24, 2012 10:47:59 GMT
The Christmas service sounds very special Geranium. We will go to the Crib Service tonight at the church linked with the boys old Primary School. They act out the Christmas story and they have a real donkey! I wasn't sure the boys would still want to go but they do!  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 24, 2012 10:49:00 GMT
Glad Hannah knows there's a Plan B LG - how clever to have thought about it!  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 24, 2012 12:10:28 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 24, 2012 13:28:20 GMT
You'll all be pleased to know: the tree us 'up' (i.e. I got the 3ft pre decorated pre lit one out of its box and brought it downstairs... but it doesn't light up any more). The decorations are all attached to the actual tree so no worrying about finding baubles all year ;D
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Post by Tig on Dec 24, 2012 15:01:28 GMT
Perfick (but not much fun for you kitties ;D)
Ooooh Santa's in China - hope he has a refuelling stop for the reindeer!
x Tig
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Post by Rosefriend on Dec 24, 2012 15:14:18 GMT
Christmas is slowing starting here in Germany....beef roast is in the oven and everything else prepared....
Have a wonderful time lovely people....
RF
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 24, 2012 15:31:51 GMT
You too RF   |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 24, 2012 16:43:12 GMT
Father Christmas is headed to Russia now.  |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 24, 2012 17:55:46 GMT
In 24hrs time, it'll all be over for another year ;D ;D
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Post by Geranium on Dec 24, 2012 21:57:33 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 24, 2012 21:57:47 GMT
I've not tracked Santa on NORAD at all today I must be ill or something cos this really isn't like me lol I'm usually giving the hubby a running commentary on where Santa's up to! Looking forward to seeing hubby's face tomorrow when he opens his presents. Bought him a toblerone but wrapped it up so he can't tell what it is, and some other stuff he's mentioned over the past few months but won't suspect I've got him. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 25, 2012 5:55:51 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Dec 25, 2012 6:49:48 GMT
We missed not seeing the GKids faces on Skype as Papa was trying out his Christmas presents which was some new software!!! However they told us exactly what they had got and wished for and half of it I have never heard of, but they were happy...
Mama is working this morning (nurse) but a good day will be had I bet..
We had a lovely Christmas Eve, beef was done to perfection...now for the turkey....
Merry Christmas everyone...hope Santa has brought loads of lovely things!!
RF
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Post by Auricula on Dec 25, 2012 8:52:48 GMT
 from the Pointy Bit. Hope everyone has a good day 
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Post by Jilly on Dec 25, 2012 9:46:36 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 25, 2012 9:49:18 GMT
Nadolig Llawen i bawb xxx hope you all have a great day xxx
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Post by Essexgirl on Dec 25, 2012 9:54:08 GMT
Happy xmas everyone!
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Post by Auricula on Dec 25, 2012 18:00:08 GMT
Hope everyone had a great day...... see my update on the Coffee Shop thread  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 25, 2012 18:40:09 GMT
Hope everyone has had a less adventurous day than Auricula!
Everyone is busy with new prezzies - the boys are on the PS3, Blue is destroying her new bone and I am enjoying a cup of tea and a sit down!
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All the tinsel on our tree in previous years has been at the top with garland type thing further down (and no baubles cos they've already pulled them all off...!)
