The Christmas Beach.
What is the Christmas Beach?
It鈥檚 a place to go when the stresses of your real life need relieving. Sometimes it is fairly quiet and you might feel like you鈥檙e the only one around, but you can leave your 鈥榮nowprints鈥 for others to find later on. Othertimes it is the home for a real Christmas party, with constant gossip, leg-pulling, rumour, innuendo, chit-chat and weirdness.
If this were a forum (and it sort of is because we post responses to each other, not just to Eddie, hence our term for ourselves 'Froggers', a combination of forum and blogger) then the beach would be the off-topic area.
It's a tropical location, no matter the time of year it's always warm and pleasant there, except at Christmas when it can get very cold.
Sunrises and sunsets are spectacular, the evenings balmy. It has a number of different locations; the Nick Clarke waterfront bar; the smokers corner; Fido's Run for the dog-walkers; the Naughty Step and many others.
How do you find your way around? There is no direct answer to the question.
The Christmas beach is a moveable feast, literally. It will be renewed by our Lord and master Mr. Edward de Mair once a year.
Froggers often leave bottles / glasses / trays of egg nog on the bar for others to sample, not to mention big / small mince pies.
There is a herd of reindeer who frequent the sands, which froggers are very fond of. There are sun-loungers, so you can take it easy and catch some rays. Quite often the late-night attendees will have a barbie.
It's a fun place, with only one real rule; Be nice to each other; we are ALL chums here. New Froggers are ALWAYS welcome.
The real debate happens on the other threads. The beach is a place for banter, whimsy, relaxation and friendship, where jarring comments are not particularly welcome. There are certain very mild protocols, which you tend to pick up as you go along. So slip your shoes off, feel the sand between your toes, have another mince pie, relax and enjoy yourself. Merry Christmas.
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HMS PM - victim of far too much "left hand down a bit" as seen in the Glass Box - has run aground on the Beach. Is that oil I see on those poor birds scattered around?
No! The ship's cargo of Christmas goodies has spilled onto the Beach and those are ready-basted turkeys lying around!
Time for a bit of "Whiskey Galore" type grabbing of bobbing crates filled with festive beverages!
Merry Christmas, one and all!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
now let's get those decorations going:
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Coffee and pain au chocolat all round for the festive season, and the mulled wine is a'brewing for later.
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Is man ever hurt in a motor crash?
No. He sustains an injury.
Does such a man ever die from his injuries?
No. He succumbs to them.
Correct. But supposing an ambulance is sent for. He is put into the ambulance and rushed to hospital. Is he dead when he gets there, assuming he is not alive?
No, he is not dead. Life is found to be extinct.
Correct again. A final question. Did he go into the hospital, or enter it, or be brought to it?
He did not. He was admitted to it.
Good. That will do for today.
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right thats the decorations up!
My boss, Scrooge, is in a festive mood and has OK'd flexy hours. We can start any time before 7am and finish any time after 6pm!
TSSC, I'll give you a hand, have you seen those bottles of Brandy bobbing about?
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Aha! I spy Lady Cammelia escorting the reindeer round the new beach, wearing a rather fetching pink paper hat.
Now, as we have a few days left before the day itself, I propose we have a barbeque tonight. So, start preparing the kebabs, salsa, salads, and booze for a party tonight :)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to PM and all Froggers everywhere.
Best wishes
Otter
Have you noticed how reindeer pooh sticks to your flip flops. I thought there was going to be a new rule of clean up after your Reindeer or a 拢1000 fine? Oh nevermind, I'll scrape it off and put it on the roses. Talking of Roses, I've put a big box of them on the bar if anyone would like one? Better than my effort last year with the Ferrero Rocher, Santa scoffed the lot! Here's to Eddie, Carolyn, Peter and all the PM team. In the words of the great Big Ben.... BONG!!!
Merry Christmas, happy solstice and good Yule to all!
Anyone for a snowball fight among the dunes?
And remember - just cos those crates have washed up on the Beach (like the 'left hand down' bit, SSC) doesn't mean they're ours for the taking.
Oh, OK, then. Anyone got a jemmy or a claw hammer? Hmm; nuts, dates, chocolates, crystallised fruit. I'll put these on Nick's Bar.
I don't belive it.....there is Reindeer pooh all over these Roses......doesn't do much for the taste!
Oh my word! Wherever did Eddie find that picture? Well done that man! Quadlattes all round, say I!
Now for some decorations to put on the dunes . First, some bunting
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Oh my word! Wherever did Eddie find that picture? Well done that man! Quadlattes all round, say I!
Now for some decorations to put on the dunes . First, some bunting
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Ah, that's better!
Di (4):
I thought I'd found a crate of brandy, but sadly all it had inside was a load of BMW motorbikes.
The camels are now haring up and down the Beach doing those upside-down pyramid things you used to see.
DiY, did you get the flip flops? I note you've got baubles hanging off the speedos this morning.
And here are some branches of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and Scots pine to make the place smell really fine.
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I was admiring DIY man's baubles as well - but from a discreet distance.
Happy Yule to all. Love the decorations.
Sid
And here are some branches of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and Scots pine to make the place smell really fine.
Slainte
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And here are some branches of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and Scots pine to make the place smell really fine.
Slainte
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And here are some branches of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) and Scots pine to make the place smell really fine.
Slainte
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all....those aint baubles!
In that case diy are you originally from Devizes?
Happy Christmas everyone!
A.
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Any Aussies or other antipodeans around who can take pix of Christmas beach celebrations for us?
I found a bottle of quite drinkable Australian sherry at the back of a cupboard. I'll leave it on the NC bar along with some mini mince pies for a wee treat this afternoon.
Happy Christmas everyone!
Sorry! I hope there's not too much greenery!
I can't arrange Chrimbo photos from Australia, but would New Year's photos do? (Sister & family are flying off there for 15 months on Boxing Day, so I can ask them).
I'm just making some starters for the barbeque later. So far the mushrooms are ready for marinading, the smoked salmon is ready, and I'm about to do the peas for the crushed peas & mozzarella on toast with pecorino. Have I missed anything out?
Hi all
fantastic decorations!
Been out and climbed up oh so high a tree - sacrificing all thought of my own welfare and without carrying out any risk assessment (!) - just to bring this lovely bunch of mistletoe to add to the decorations. There's loads of berries!!
Happy Christmas all
Millie xx ( oh - that's two berries gone!)
Stewart M & Sid
re....those aint baubles.......they are in fact...... toffee apples.
Gillian has my Speedos at the mo, sewing on Sequins ready for Christmas Day. And as for my flip flops, Carl has them at the moment AND he has trod in something so he can keep them.
I'll get a new pair for the Xmas celebrations.
DI, when you say: "Gillian has my Speedos at the mo, sewing on Sequins ready for Christmas Day" I can't help wondering why she's joining your swimwear to Carolyn's. What are you up to? Is it pre- or post-watershed?
Fearless Fred(25) Don't forget my crackerbread :o(
Mind you, I think it would be quite nice with a bit of your smoked salmon. Thank you, and thanks for the lovely decorations.
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成人快手 for Christmas now - hurrah!
Out for Christmas do last night and had to come home almost immediately as Mrs G was hit by this Winter Vomiting Virus. She was up until the very early hours being violently ill. She's wiped out today and feeling rough. I believe it is very contagious so I look forward to it being my turn before the weekend is out...
Hope you all have a great Christmas when you reach it and have the New Year you deserve and desire.
Francis O (28)
don't put ideas in my head!
Crackers? >=====
Who are you calling crackers, G?!?!?
Just in case anyone who heard PM Letters is wondering, I haven't been "done". If that Eddie comes round here with a pair of scissors though, I'm off!
Jason (30)
Brandy and lots of it, my tame GP (retired but still a very caring doc) swears by it. Mind you he swears by a lot of things!
Still he is nearly 90 and can give anyone over 50 a run for their money!
TSSTC...(33)..
....they did the same to me and I have not been the same since. Can they not they detect male hormones at PM?
Or perhaps...........they can.......oh how so VERY.....!
DiY:)
Hi everybody,
I haven't been around much this year, for one reason or another. I just hope that 08 will be better than 07.
May I take this opportunity to wish all you Froggers, both old and new the seasons greetings. Have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and successful New Year.
B'n'B
Gillian (32)
balls? >ooooooooooo
beats rock, scissors, paper everytime!
well, unless 502 is about:(
did some one say crackers?! yes please, I've brought a wedge of cheese, and a wodge of grapes, and a whole load of tinsle!!
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Hi all - just about to go away for the festive season, but thought I'd bring down some icing sugar-dusted mince pies and a large bowl of spiced cider punch fo you all to enjoy. Have a wonderful time.
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SSTomcat- ha ha ha! I heard your comment read out by that lovely lady & thought you sounded a little Aled Jones-like. Wondered if you were just getting ready to sing Walking in the Air to us?
Hope every one is having a not-too stressful time. Apart from Jason, obviously, who will be wondering when the vomiting bug will strike. Just look on it as your New Year's Diet Resolution coming a few days early. Cos you won't be wanting to look that turkey in the face come Christmas Day. Nor the whiff of a roasting potato, I shouldn't think. Maybe you can skip the whole shopping horror on the excuse of illness?
I did the S*insb*ry's nightmare this morning, & have to say it was fairly ghastly. Xmas Carols everywhere,over a loudspeaker in the car park outside & from a school band inside the store, screaming kids, overloaded trolleys pushed by zombies dazedly wandering down the aisles of festive booze, festive chocolates, festive nut treats, festive pot-pourri, etc etc ad nauseum.
That's it now. I'm working every day till Xmas Day so I can't be expected to play any further part, I reckon. Goody!
Righteo, since you've "liberated" a few crates, I'll stack them up in piles at one end of the beach, place a nice long piece of driftwood on top, and hey presto! A DIY fake fireplace.
Now, are there any disused long socks on that ship? How many stockings do we need to hang up?
Twas a few nights before Christmas,
And all through the beach,
Not a frogger was stirring,
Not even a ...?
(Err, does anyone here rhyme with beach? I don't really want to bring a jar of leeches here for the sole purpose of rhyming...)
Righteo, since you've "liberated" a few crates, I'll stack them up in piles at one end of the beach, place a nice long piece of driftwood on top, and hey presto! A DIY fake fireplace.
Now, are there any disused long socks on that ship? How many stockings do we need to hang up?
Twas a few nights before Christmas,
And all through the beach,
Not a frogger was stirring,
Not even a ...?
(Err, does anyone here rhyme with beach? I don't really want to bring a jar of leeches here for the sole purpose of rhyming...)
Ho hum, looks like Cafe 502's still open for business... :(
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Is treatment, particularly bad treatment, ever given to a person?
No. It is always meted out.
Is anything else ever meted out?
No. The only thing that is ever meted out is treatment.
And what does the meting out of treatment evoke?
The strongest protest against the treatment meted out.
Correct. Mention another particularly revolting locution.
"The matter will fall to be dealt with by so-and-so."
Good. Are you sufficiently astute to invent a sentence where this absurd jargon will be admissible?
Hello all - remember me?? Flann, dear man, how the devil are you? I just can't believe that it's a whole year since the last Christmas beach, where has it gone?
Here's tae us, wha's like us?
DI (36):
Bona point.
Mince pies anyone?
morning froggers......crikey it's cold outside, -6 in the shade!
I am only having toast & marm for brekkies this morning, but feel free to help yourselves. Have to get a bit of a crack on as I need to get all my Christmas shopping done today....
ohh....502......Service not available!
Here's a paper-chain for the bar...
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Oh me of little faith - thought that comment last night had gone west! I wasn't 502'd but it did just hang like, well like one of Ffred's extremely festive paper chains.
SSTomCat - sounds like a rather badly-behaved boat.
Val P, how good to see you again.
Cafe 502 is well and truly open, but I'll try to get some coffee and pastries going at the NCMB
FF (48)
nice paper chains......didn't realise you were into bondage ol' mate!
Gillian..have you finished sowing on those Sequins yet? I feel a need for a splash in the surf coming on!
DiY:)
Is it safe to venture out here today?
It's much milder but with Fearless's chain and DIY'mans talk of bondage I'm not so sure!
DI, just don't push it too far. And leave poor Ms Quinn alone. I've warned you.
Did my deleted message cause offence?
Mittfh,
"Nor nary a creatch" ?
"A drink for to reach,"
"With sand in their breeks"
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Val, "Gai few, an' they're a' deid!"
Slainte
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DI, just don't push it too far. And leave poor Ms Quinn alone. I've warned you.
Mittfh,
"Nor nary a creatch" ?
"A drink for to reach,"
"With sand in their breeks"
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Val, "Gai few, an' they're a' deid!"
Slainte
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Bill'n'Ben - thanks for popping in. It's good to see you ;o) There's a bottle of your favourite tipple waiting for you on the bar.
mittfh - in view of the 502 monster, I suggest ''as it was all out of reach'' ;o(
Now, DIWyman, will these sparkly speedos reach you, or will they go the same way as my crackers?!
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Gillian (58)
magic.... all those Sequins and a perfect fit. But ye gods you are all going to need sun glasses when I don these!
Fran, join me in the surf? We could swim out to that diving platform, eat oysters and sip champers 'till dawn!
Ohh......the 502 shark is about!
Good grief DIY man - sunglasses? I think we'll need that black filmy stuff we used to use when watching eclipses! As it happens, I have some here ...
Pound a strip, pound a strip - getchor black filmy stuff 'ere, pound a strip ...
Sid
Val P (45) 鈥 I am devilishly good, thank you. And I would ask 鈥淏y what two euphemisms of the intoxicated state do I wish your Christmas and New Year to be?鈥
鈥淢erry and Happy, respectively鈥
鈥淐辞谤谤别肠迟!鈥
And now - The Catechism of Clich茅. Yes, More of It.
What happens to blows at a council meeting?
It looks as if they might be exchanged!
What does pandemonium do?
It breaks loose,
Describe its subsequent dominion,
It reigns,
How are allegations dealt with?
Hotly,
What is the mean temperature of an altercation, therefore?
Heated,
What is the behaviour of a heated altercation?
It follows.
What happens to order?
It is restored,
Alternatively, in what does the meeting break up?
Disorder.
What does the meeting do in disorder?
Breaks up,
In the what direction does the meeting break in disorder?
Up!
In what direction should I shut?
Up!
Hi, just had an e-mail from NASA and JPL.
Seems I have damaged some of their sensitive satellite equipment with the glare off of my Speedos!
So I have put them in this lead lined casket for the time being.
My favourite breakfast today, tea and toast topped with scrambled eggs and grilled tomatoes. If there is enough to go round I will leave it at NC's.
Okay - third attempt!
DIWyman, I agree that the sequined speedos are too much of a good thing. Best keep them for the Christmas Disco.
For daywear, how about these gold lam茅 ones, modelled here by our friend the Young Macallan?!
Fourth time lucky?
DI, can we do that swim n oysters thing tonight? It sounds heavenly. And I'll be the envy of at least half the froggers, smirk, preen. I'd suggest tomorrow, Xmas Eve, but I expect you'll be with Mrs Y doing something festive and delightful.
We can tow the lead-lined casket out to the diving platform.
Now will this get past the 502 shark? I wonder...
Gillian (63)
wow, nice one, you are such a fashion goddess!
Right Speedos tucked away untill disco time. Dons gold lam茅 ones, grabs champers and oysters.....Fran O u up for it? Race you out to the diving platfom....
blimey!!!
whats all that popping going on out there??!! And oysters?
cor!
morning froggers, not long now......and Easter will be upon us agin!
Anyhoo in the mean time the sprouts are nearly ready, another 24 hours and they will be done to a treat. How are yours Sid?.
I have popped the peas on and the gravy is gently simmering, who says that Brits dont know how to cook?
Right, breakfast of toast and marmalades and then off to work in RL.
DiY
Morning all, not been around much lately as I finished my contract last week - so am back at home again, which obviously I love as I am being mummy but it means I am online a lot less.
Anyhoo, just wanted to swing by and wish all you lovely froggers, and Eddie and all of the team a huge massive MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very safe, happy and healthy New Year.
My two are getting rather excited to say the least (but then so am I - who is the child in our house I wonder?), so will be trying to keep them calm for the rest of the day and getting organised.
Anyway hope you ALL have a wonderful time. Have popped a few bottles of bubbly behind the NC bar for you all to share.
Love to you all and will pop back soon
Fi x
Christmas?? Baaaaaa, Humbug!!!
Rts (68)
So glad you have dropped by, we are having a Roast leg of lamb and Lamb shanks for lunch tomorrow!
Now would you recommend Mint sauce or Red current jelly (or both) as an accompaniment?
morning all!!
cheers for the breakfast DIY - anyone for elevenses?!
Am getting some warm bread rolls and butter....
n-n
Morning! Nikki noodle - yes please! Did you see DIWyman's new speedos? Click on my name at number 63! ;o)
Morning all. I can still count my sprouts. so they're nowhere near ready yet ... I'll get them on in October next year.
Flann - I do hope you ordered your Christmas turkey in advance. Note - it is not adequate merely to order it - you must order it in advance.
Sid
n-n (71)
tah very much, I have a jar of home made Lemon curd to with them but be warned it is so VERY tart!
Sid....I take it that the cabbage is done though?
I will have to nip home at lunchtime and put the Yorkshires in, Gas mark 20 for 24 hours should render them edible?
For those of you that have enjoyed me in my new Gold lam茅 Speedos via Gillian at (63).
I bring you Gillian in her Tutu auditioning for the lead in this years PM production of Goose Puddle.
They were going to do Swan Lake, but the budget was cut!
Diy:)
And those Froggers that need proof that Sid is speed tasting his sprouts need to follow my name.
Not for the faint hearted though!
Right, back to work.
DiY:)
Only time for a quick dash to the Beach I'm afraid, as I'm back at the folk's place in deepest Gloucs at the moment, so Internet time's short. So, if I don't get a chance later on this evening or tomorrow, a very Happy Christmas to Eddie, the PM team, and all the Froggers :)
FF (77)
Happy Xmas FF, watch out for the Double Gloucester......make sure you have a good port to go with it!
Oh...and here are a few seconds to make up your internet time...::::::::::::::::::::::::::.
DiY:)
Good news.. Mr Scrooge says we can go home at 4.30. A whole hour early, and who says the Spirit of Chrimbo is on it's back with the legs in the air?
Humbug anyone?
Diy on the Helldesk!
Diy:)
merry christmas to you all!!!!
n-n
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I've left a thermos of hot Winter Pimms on the NC Bar - mixed with apple juice. Yum!
Am I the only one getting worried, here? Sequin leaves the Today programme. Eddie gets relegated to "reporter" on today's PM programme. There is no Glass Box for today.
The Frog has got through many travails but there are limits . . .
H.
Gillian (81)
you are such and angel.
But please be aware, I am the BLOG king. No on can blog like me, you will all soon feel the wrath of my blogging powers. Soon the reign of Wymans blog will run a muck over you all....bow down before me, and feel my blogging power....
Have a very happy blogged christmas
The previous comment from DI Wyman WAS NOT from me.
I turned my back for a few moments to carve a turky for cold meat for tomorrows tea and my sons, TJ and MJ leapt at the chance to abuse my hospitality!
The moral of the story is, Do Not Leave your laptop logged on!
To Thomas Earl Jones and Matthew David Jones....be afraid.....be very afraid!
Flann - well not quite yet but soon I hope!
Wishing each and everyone one of you a Very Merry Christmas, I'm off back to RL to finish wrapping presents and filling stockings - yes, it can be revealed, in Val P Towers, I AM Santa!
**** Fifi has made contact****
Fifi sent a text through earlier.
It reads:-
Great news re Dad today - he's got a diagnosis, it's NOT cancer, it's caused all symptoms, it's treatable :-)
Please tell all the Froggers and thank you all for your love and prayers.
Fifi xxxxxxx
Heh..Heh....they have gone down the local public house. No doubt they will return feeling worse for wear...so I feel apple pie beds coming on! And a really early breakfast call.
Anyhoo back to the cooking and the carving and the peeling and the stuffing and the psssst of ice cold beer being opened.
A case of said B*cks is on the bar enjoy and I will be doing Bucks Fizz for breakfast so place yer orders now!
jonnie (86)
Feefs.....tis good news....let the celebrations begin!
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Oh I'm too old for this malarkey. This is my last outing in my tutu - next year, it's pantomime for me. I might even get to lay a golden egg. ;o)
Phew, DI, that was some evening! I can just about see clearly now I'm getting over my speedo-blindness.
Great news, Fifi.
In case anyone's off to bed early/heading out to church/busy wrapping last-minute pressies:
MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a happy solstice/yule/saturnalia time of year.
Hi Everyone who remembers moi!
Just popped in (a bit late in the day I know) to wish all Fronds a happy, fun, relaxing (look it up if you don't remember what it means!!!) time over the holidays.
Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
Love and Frugs
Chris
x-x-x
Francis (90)
.....your telling me.
Mrs DiY has let me out of the boiler room for five minutes so I have come up on deck for a breath of fresh air and a pint or three of scrumpy.
She said ' 'ave you finished your chores?' I said 'wot chores?'.......back came the reply 'a pint of bitter with a brandy chaser'
Anyhoo...nose back to the grindstone......Santa will be here soon and he will be a wanting the mince pies and the cream and the glass of sherry....
DiY:)
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Merry Christmas to one and all!
Let the celebrations begin, Bucks Fizz all round!
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Chris the Pickle - how could we forget?!
Christmas Frugs to all - ((((((froggers)))))
C the P, of course we remember you!
Merry Belated Christmas to one and all, tomorrow will be the usual blobbing out Boxing Day - well that is after I've got up at crack of dawn to take TD as far as the nearest bus (20 miles) so that she can get the bus to Glasgow (further 40 miles), in order to serve the great public with Sale Shoes :o(
morning Froggers, who's up for a game of charades after lunch?
HAPPY BELATED CHRISTMAS All this travelling to see family has cut into my blog reading/writing time.
Fifi - Glad your dad has a diagnosis and treatment looks good. At least you know what you're dealing with now.
DIY - You really are the fashionista - wearing what others would merely cringe at! Looking forward to the bejeweled spectacle for new year - I've got a welders mask ready!
I'm being dragged off sales shopping after lunch... if I'm not back for a late game of charades I expect the search parties to be sent!
I have been asked to go sales shopping by my eldest daughter. Do you think that seeing me in my nightie and dressing gown at this time of day will be a big enough hint as to what my true feelings are?!
Little Red (97)
thanks for the compliment?
have fun in the sales but dont let your 'plastic' go into meltdown!
Gillian (98)
as long as it keeps the winter chill out I would go with the flow! Your daughter will probably say your over dressed anyway!
DiY:)
She took the hint - she didn't bother changing out of her nightie either! ;o)
I am spared The Sales for another 2 days at least!
Happy Boxing Day to one & all! Sorry to miss you all on the big day, I was internetless (but not leg-less!!)
Anyone who heard our rendition of 'All around my hat' on Christmas day - I'm sorry and I promise not to sing again. (or at least until feb 16th ...)
Fifi - excellent news, hope you had a lovely christmas
Big Sis - I hope monty didn't do what the dog (guest) at our Christmas dinner did and nick all the choc decorations off the tree?!
Mr Shaun did an excellent job tonight - I hear it's Mr Paddy tomorrow in Eric's absence. I'm sure he will keep the seat warm in fine style...
Back to work tomorrow (boo hoo!)
See you all down the beach tmrw night!
GMx
morning peeps! Back to work today but things real quiet at the mo so a stroll on the beach seems like a good idea.
Hectic evening yesterday playng golf, tennis and 10 pin bowling on son #1 Wii. Quite good fun but found I was rubbish at all three! Or may be it was the red wine.
Morning all. I, Like DiY are in work. Its a full diary but its quiet. Thank goodness. I have to say that I think Little red is using the correct eye protection for the Sequined splendor of DIY's Speedos :-)
Well, that's the festivities done with for another year. Sister & family are now half-way on the way to Oz for the next 15 months, and I'm already getting more calls from the oldies! At least I've still got 6 days including today before I'm back in the office.
So, who's turn is it to make the turkey sandwiches?
Well, that's the festivities done with for another year. Sister & family are now half-way on the way to Oz for the next 15 months, and I'm already getting more calls from the oldies! At least I've still got 6 days including today before I'm back in the office.
So, who's turn is it to make the turkey sandwiches?
Uh-oh, Cafe 5*2 has appeared
Pickles on bar, Cold stuffing and Turkey a plenty. Mince pies for afters, my rum butter is as potent as ever.
ho hum. 502'd all the way.