Weekly Chat (Non-Osprey Topics), 21 December 2014

Trousers finished - not really daylight, so have to hope the stiches are okay!  Also sewed up buttonholes on cuffs of two tops which don't actually need to be undone but kept undoing themselves.  Made more mince pies this morning as we were down to three, but mostly quiet day here.  OH has a cold; he and J went to the tip this afternoon.  Now making soup for tea.

Well done in getting your sewing done in this dark awful weather, OG!!  Sorry to hear that E.Eye has a cold, hope its short lived.  There seem to be an awful lot of them about, my sis-in-law is suffering badly at the moment.  Been to the tip!  - such exciting lives!!   My OH has been to the allotment to pick his sprouts. but sadly this year they are not fit for Christmas Day so we have bought a stalk of them from the local market.  We will eat our own tomorrow.

Lots of presents wrapped today, good job I bought a lot of paper for children, as I seem to have gone overboard with their "extra bits" - we offered to give the little boys some money for their savings accounts this year as they have so many toys already, but of course I couldn't resist getting them some extra treats as well.....   just won't tell my OH what I paid for it all LOL!!

Good news from Denmark, our old friend seems to be making a good recovery. It is a bit like Sheana,up and down and surprising us all with their resilience.

Heather so pleased to read your friend's health has improved.

So glad to hear that, Heather.  Alan, lovely pictures, thank you.

MARGO trying to reply to your email but it seems to be stuck in outbox. I will be home tomorrow from about 3.30pm, shopping in morning, going to see Sheana at 2pm x

For anyone interested there is a good article about the Winter Solstice at www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30549149. Quite a few surprising little facts.

Thanks Rita for reminding me to add shortbread to my ever-growing list. This morn I have been tracking down cutlery & tablecloths. The gremlins have hidden them in the strangest places. Unpleasant weather – overcast and humid.

Tis the season to be merry . . .
Grandpa decided that shopping for Christmas presents had become too difficult.  All his grandchildren had everything they needed, so he decided to send them each a cheque.
On each card he wrote:
   “Happy Christmas Grandpa
   PS Buy your own present!”
Now, while Grandpa enjoyed the family festivities, he thought that his grandchildren were just slightly distant. It preyed on his mind into the New Year. Then one day he was sorting out his study and under a pile of magazines, he found a little pile of cheques for his grandchildren. He had completely forgotten to put them in with the Christmas cards.

Good morning, all.  How nice it is to think that the days are now getting longer and our beautiful EJ will be back in just three months!