HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Last night after the birthday crowd left, we (my Aunt and Uncle) and the Brig and I sat down to a large plate of ham, cheese, pickled onions and biscuits, and watched and listened to a great DVD which my cousin Ash and his wife Sue had given us earlier in the day. Five young men called Celtic Thunder entertained us with some magnificent Christmas carols and songs - really outstanding. After that we went on and watched "Red Dog" again, my Aunt and Uncle had not seen it. So a very quiet and happy evening.

I must say I look at the ornaments on our tree every time I pass it

so many of them have been given to us from dear friends and family

just lovely memories every time I pass this tree.

and my card tree - there are some clever friends represented here to, I do recycle the hand made cards year after year.

This morning the Brig and I were up early (5 am) had a cuppa and opened our gorgeous presents from friends and family, really just lovely. We then spent nearly and hour on the phone to Auckland while the Kiwi Wroes opened their presents, the phone call was finished with them singing "we wish you a merry Christmas" across the Tasman. Since then have glazed a ham, and at midday we take off to Gail and Steves for a large Christmas lunch, starting with fresh prawns from the trawlers.

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY - ENJOY THIS SPECIAL DAY.