Oh that goose, then those lovely mince pies...???, what a delight. LesleyK they were already hidden in garage, he Sussed them out when in cutting logs on monday....he's got such a sweet tooth and a full sponge cake lasts 1 day ?
Mr TB sends thanks for the birthday wishes. We had a very nice lunch but I could still possibly find a little corner for one (or two) of those scrummy mince pies Dove (cream please)
Lesley - I'm as guilty when it comes to pre-Christmas picking so it is just easier to keep stuff hidden in the spare room. Out of sight and all that. Big shock this morning when I started taking food downstairs and realised the large tub of Celebrations had disappeared. The b$$$er had hidden it for safe keeping! - from me! - how very dare he? Got them back now though.
His b'day is the official Christmas lights day so the sitting room and hall are now all nice and twinkly.
Love Scotland so much - especially the west coast and the Highlands & Islands. But I don't think I fancy being up there tomorrow and Saturday. Hope all our northern friends stay safe and warm with not too much disruption to travel plans or power cuts.
Kind people in your village BL - hope your refugees settle in soon and can become part of the community
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Programme on BBC4 last night on the Nilgiri steam Railway in Southern India. It was a repeat from years ago, but it inspired us to head to Tamil Nadu and take the journey up the hill to " Ooty" 2240m above sea level. Worth watching on catch up. Beautiful scenery and lots of shots of lovely wild elelphants.
Oh what yummy photos! Such detail on the biscuits, I am inspired to do better
Hosta, you will sleep well tonight , hopefully
Dove thank you, sounds not too difficult,. Everyone welcome! Thank you for all the offers of accompaniments order for white or red???
havent been over the door today, lovely Christmas cooking day in the kitchen, my favourite place (next to the greenhouse) weather has been foul, or should I say "fowl"
there is lots of kindness about, despite the current horrors of the world, all our delivery drivers today have brought treats for the dogs. A small but touching gesture deserving a mince pie
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
That steam railway programme was a delight, Hosta. Beautiful countryside and really lovely people. Oh, and steam trains for OH...
My mouth is watering looking at all that gorgeous Christmas food. I could just manage one of Dove's mince pies (pretty please - with cream!), and maybe a Fairylet snowflake biscuit in case I get peckish before bedtime. How kind you all are...
I think we're ready for an early-ish start tomorrow. Boy, am I pleased we decided to fly instead of going by the up-and-down route! I must apologise for the weather. Storm Barbara is clearly my fault...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
It was fun shopping for the refugees, if you didn't think too hard about what they'd been through to get here. Some of the small children had just the clothes they wore when they arrived. I bought clothes for a 7 month baby. My friends will deliver them tomorrow. They usually have a barn full of donated stuff, but a lorry load had just left when these families arrived here.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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Oh that goose, then those lovely mince pies...???, what a delight. LesleyK they were already hidden in garage, he Sussed them out when in cutting logs on monday....he's got such a sweet tooth and a full sponge cake lasts 1 day ?
Mr TB sends thanks for the birthday wishes. We had a very nice lunch but I could still possibly find a little corner for one (or two) of those scrummy mince pies Dove (cream please
)
Lesley - I'm as guilty when it comes to pre-Christmas picking so it is just easier to keep stuff hidden in the spare room. Out of sight and all that. Big shock this morning when I started taking food downstairs and realised the large tub of Celebrations had disappeared. The b$$$er had hidden it for safe keeping! - from me! - how very dare he?
Got them back now though.
His b'day is the official Christmas lights day so the sitting room and hall are now all nice and twinkly
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Love Scotland so much - especially the west coast and the Highlands & Islands. But I don't think I fancy being up there tomorrow and Saturday. Hope all our northern friends stay safe and warm with not too much disruption to travel plans or power cuts.
Kind people in your village BL - hope your refugees settle in soon and can become part of the community
T'bird - is your OH suggesting you might have eaten the chocs? How very dare he...as if.....
Glad he had a nice birthday treat
You wouldn't get past Glenshee now T'bird - they've just said the snow gates are shut. That's the first time this winter - later than normal.
Have a biscuit - I'm sure daughter wouldn't miss one or two.....
I've got my eye on one of those fat snowmen....
I don't like mince pies, but Dove's could almost tempt me....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Orange Christmas tree for me please
PM for you Fairy
Evening all.
More woodchip moving today. Very therapeutic.
Programme on BBC4 last night on the Nilgiri steam Railway in Southern India. It was a repeat from years ago, but it inspired us to head to Tamil Nadu and take the journey up the hill to " Ooty" 2240m above sea level. Worth watching on catch up. Beautiful scenery and lots of shots of lovely wild elelphants.
Happy Birthday Mr Topbird.
Oh what yummy photos! Such detail on the biscuits, I am inspired to do better
Hosta, you will sleep well tonight , hopefully
Dove thank you, sounds not too difficult,. Everyone welcome! Thank you for all the offers of accompaniments
order for white or red???
havent been over the door today, lovely Christmas cooking day in the kitchen, my favourite place (next to the greenhouse) weather has been foul, or should I say "fowl"
there is lots of kindness about, despite the current horrors of the world, all our delivery drivers today have brought treats for the dogs. A small but touching gesture deserving a mince pie
A A Milne
That steam railway programme was a delight, Hosta. Beautiful countryside and really lovely people.
Oh, and steam trains for OH...
My mouth is watering looking at all that gorgeous Christmas food. I could just manage one of Dove's mince pies (pretty please - with cream!), and maybe a Fairylet snowflake biscuit in case I get peckish before bedtime.
How kind you all are... 
I think we're ready for an early-ish start tomorrow. Boy, am I pleased we decided to fly instead of going by the up-and-down route!
I must apologise for the weather. Storm Barbara is clearly my fault... 
Safe trip Liri - I think we can let you off with the Storm name though....
The Christmas tree's red T'bird - think it's the lighting that's made it orange....
It'll taste just as good
I'll reply to your message later...better go and get some food....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It was fun shopping for the refugees, if you didn't think too hard about what they'd been through to get here. Some of the small children had just the clothes they wore when they arrived. I bought clothes for a 7 month baby. My friends will deliver them tomorrow. They usually have a barn full of donated stuff, but a lorry load had just left when these families arrived here.
It's harrowing to think that all they have is the clothes they are wearing. . . . many have left comfortable lives behind them.