tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post6391015663701522371..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: 'Tis The Season.............Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-29396561511960428012013-12-21T11:51:35.657+11:002013-12-21T11:51:35.657+11:00Hi Tammy - books for Christmas....what a great ide...Hi Tammy - books for Christmas....what a great idea. Hope you get what you wished for :)Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-63126878443075254802013-12-21T09:14:49.100+11:002013-12-21T09:14:49.100+11:00Merry Christmas, Helen
I want my family, friends,...Merry Christmas, Helen<br /> I want my family, friends, food and music (and books) for ChristmasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-88027263483869486662013-12-21T08:32:37.219+11:002013-12-21T08:32:37.219+11:00Hi Sue - hope you have a lovely Christmas and safe...Hi Sue - hope you have a lovely Christmas and safe and happy New Year :)Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55706234427016797472013-12-21T08:31:55.340+11:002013-12-21T08:31:55.340+11:00Hi Mary - how fabulous that you're so organize...Hi Mary - how fabulous that you're so organized....I think I need to follow your example and start preparing earlier :) Have a wonderful Christmas. Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90226571985691885762013-12-21T07:43:48.210+11:002013-12-21T07:43:48.210+11:00Helen, I think you've got it all covered. Ever...Helen, I think you've got it all covered. Everything. It is a wonderful time. Have a great Christmas enjoying everything.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80677378273904777012013-12-20T18:49:09.288+11:002013-12-20T18:49:09.288+11:00I love EVERYTHING about Christmas. I buy gifts all...I love EVERYTHING about Christmas. I buy gifts all year round, so that's loads of fun. We decorate on the first of December. Our fake tree is covered with all of the ornaments collected over the years. You can't see it's a fake tree once done - you can't see the tree.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-64192438920121463142013-12-20T16:05:52.803+11:002013-12-20T16:05:52.803+11:00Hi Sharon - yes, making leftover's can be fun....Hi Sharon - yes, making leftover's can be fun. I've never tried to do a pudding or cake - rum balls are about all I can manage (not much of a cake cook...more the savoury cook) But I think I might have to change that next year! Have a wonderful Christmas. Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-14818434164864080792013-12-20T16:03:21.099+11:002013-12-20T16:03:21.099+11:00Hi Michelle - I think the things we all love most ...Hi Michelle - I think the things we all love most about Christmas is what pulls everyone together at this time of year. Happy holidays!Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31310002628879625742013-12-20T15:45:08.401+11:002013-12-20T15:45:08.401+11:00Helen, I think "feastness" sums up Chris...Helen, I think "feastness" sums up Christmas lunch beautifully! And I know what you mean about not being able to face another piece of ham! Mind you, I do enjoy the challenge of getting creative with Christmas leftovers! And I've discovered that cooked meat freezes well too so I'm anticipating some stocking of the freezer!<br /><br />I'm enjoying the Christmas get-togethers and phone-catch-ups-with-overseas friends and family! And I'm loving a bit of creative time in the kitchen with some Christmas baking!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Helen!Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-13237554281842533052013-12-20T15:37:37.704+11:002013-12-20T15:37:37.704+11:00Thanks, Amy! And I'll be thinking of you for ...Thanks, Amy! And I'll be thinking of you for happy birthday wishes for tomorrow, my fellow Xmas babe! ;)Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-38848040953126248232013-12-20T14:40:54.770+11:002013-12-20T14:40:54.770+11:00You've a great list there, Helen!
I must admi...You've a great list there, Helen!<br /><br />I must admit I enjoy lots of the same thing -- family, friends, food…and Christmas parties:-) Wishing you the best of Christmases!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53427531218854282092013-12-20T14:35:52.014+11:002013-12-20T14:35:52.014+11:00Hi AA - I'm with you...White Christmas just do...Hi AA - I'm with you...White Christmas just doesn't sound the same when it's a rap song :)Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87985073260792700892013-12-20T10:14:19.749+11:002013-12-20T10:14:19.749+11:00Oh and happy birthday to our very own Sharon Arche...Oh and happy birthday to our very own Sharon Archer!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-32318242664066822382013-12-20T10:13:35.943+11:002013-12-20T10:13:35.943+11:00Carols. I adore Christmas carols -the traditIonal ...Carols. I adore Christmas carols -the traditIonal ones. I HATE it when artists try to jazzz them up and "make them their own". Just sing it like it was intended and lets all repeat the sounding joy :-) Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-89000520466860341522013-12-20T08:00:24.038+11:002013-12-20T08:00:24.038+11:00Hi Annie! I love your list. Thanks for making me s...Hi Annie! I love your list. Thanks for making me smile today! Merry Christmas!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387389881718630405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75171120962468615382013-12-20T07:45:41.538+11:002013-12-20T07:45:41.538+11:00Hi Annie - yes, spending time thinking about our t...Hi Annie - yes, spending time thinking about our treasures is one of the best things about this time of year. Have a wonderful Christmas :)Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53079763392756389492013-12-20T07:44:25.964+11:002013-12-20T07:44:25.964+11:00Hi Laney4 - singing on Christmas Eve sounds wonder...Hi Laney4 - singing on Christmas Eve sounds wonderful. I can remember a Christmas in Wales when I was young(my parents had taken us back for a holiday) there were carollers at the door....there's something magic about Welsh singers on the doorstep. Have a safe and happy Christmas. Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-91548786935361887342013-12-20T07:42:18.831+11:002013-12-20T07:42:18.831+11:00Hi Helen - love that you enjoy your grandchildren....Hi Helen - love that you enjoy your grandchildren. We have one four yr old grandbaby and had such a ball shopping for him. Oh, yes, the puddings....I forgot to mention the puddings in the post. Thanks for reminding me :) Have a wonderful Christmas.Helen Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430510162241437623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27293958966333821612013-12-20T07:07:46.813+11:002013-12-20T07:07:46.813+11:00Helen,
Merry Christmas to you too! I love your li...Helen,<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you too! I love your list of things to enjoy in the festive season. Spending time with family and friends is what makes Christmas special to me. It's also a great time to take stock and really appreciate all the good things we have. I find there's nothing like counting my blessings to put life in perspective.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-5498886164620908982013-12-20T06:30:56.306+11:002013-12-20T06:30:56.306+11:00Church singing on Christmas Eve, followed by visit...Church singing on Christmas Eve, followed by visits to friends' homes, relaxing while putting out gifts, and then enjoying the days to follow with more friends and family. I feel the spirit of Christmas not just then but many many times throughout the year too....Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-68139682458623651832013-12-20T06:06:57.321+11:002013-12-20T06:06:57.321+11:00Helen
I too love all of the above although the sh...Helen<br /><br />I too love all of the above although the shopping is the one thing I like least LOL I have 6 grandchildren and did most of the toy shopping for them online this year it was so much easier :) Mostly I love being with family and friends and the best seeing my grandchildren's faces on Christmas morning when they all arrive at my place and see the presents under the tree and start opening them it is pandemonium but so much fun. The of course we seem to eat all day and we have the traditional Christmas hot lunch no matter how hot the day is we have pork hame chickens sometimes turckey and we also have Christmas pudding and custard yum<br /><br />Merry Christmas everyone<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com