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Notsogrand Tue 04-Dec-12 06:27:09

Seems ages since we had a quiet corner bolt hole, so how about a new seasonal one ?smile
Just a little spot to come and visit from time to time and re-charge batteries. Nothing heavy or serious ever happens in here, it's a place for bantering and smiling.
If it's a Grotto, maybe a few twinkly lights over the entrance? Plenty of squishy sofas for relaxing. I've left a plate of mince pies on the table and a flask of hot chocolate, so help yourselves.
Does anyone have any nice scented candles?

Nelliemoser Sun 23-Dec-12 23:34:54

Ella He sounds very thoughtful, what a kind soul. Can you send him up to me? I do only want my dinner cooked! wink

Grannylin Sun 23-Dec-12 23:44:11

I'm curling up on the sofa tonight.All the beds are taken up and I can't face another night with the snorting snorer angry

Faye Mon 24-Dec-12 08:21:12

I am staying at son's house and laying on the couch. Their street is having a street party and I have to admit when DIL said come out I declined. They all look like they are 30s to 40s and I am full from the nice lunch we had and not bothered making chit chat to people who all know each other. If I eat one more thing I won't be able to eat Christmas lunch tomorrow. No offering me a mince pie, I am such a guts with no resistance, I would probably eat it. blush

Notsogrand Mon 24-Dec-12 08:30:24

Happy Christmas Eve to any Grotto visitors today!
I've already been out for a couple of very last minute bits and now it's nearly time to put the sprouts on grin

Faye Mon 24-Dec-12 08:34:04

I should stop lazing about here and do a few things. I had to laugh when GS4 wanted to wake his mother up who was having a sleep (there are a few of us staying over at sons for Christmas) and I told GS4 not to wake his Mum and baby sister up. He was edging towards the door and I told him Father Christmas wouldn't bring him presents tonight. He looked at me crossly and said 'Grandma, you are so old, so old.' smile

glassortwo Mon 24-Dec-12 08:34:15

grin notso are you telling me you haven't got your sprouts on yet shock

kittylester Mon 24-Dec-12 08:46:11

Just popping in to say that I've had a great time recouping in here but will be really busy from now on. Hopefully the grotto won't dissolve before Boxing Day because I'm sure we could all do with a bit of relaxation by then.

Happy Christmas to you all - see you well it's all over. grin

Movedalot Mon 24-Dec-12 09:12:04

Just popping in for a bracing coffee before the challenge of the supermarket for the last few fresh things. Then back home to ice the biscuits and prepare tomorrow's veg! Don't tell me they are more nutritious done just before cooking, I know that, this is the only time in the year I do it!

Then setting the dining table for tomorrow, a shower and then its CHRISTMAS!

If I don't get back in later today I wish you all a very, very happy Christmas doing whatever gives you pleasure.

PS, have to collect tennis ball from a friend when we are out - don't ask! grin

Movedalot Mon 24-Dec-12 15:27:37

Where are you all? It's lonely in here sad

Ana Mon 24-Dec-12 15:50:50

Rushing around like idiots, probably, Moved - we're not all as super-organised as you! wink I've been doing a last-minute vacuum and will have to go and clean the basin in the downstairs loo as OH washes his oily hands in there after fixing car bits and it looks permanently grubby....shock

AlieOxon Mon 24-Dec-12 16:08:06

Hope everyone is having a good Xmas Eve.....I'm not sure what I'm having. Wish I could have a vodka - a real one.

I was doing ok and relaxed, wrapping things and a last couple of cards to neighbours, then my DD rang - 'help, I didn't get the beer and cider yesterday (with the car) and I can't carry them'.....so I trailed out again and they are in the car boot still. Fool that I am.

Now all my energy has GONE! I would like to go back to sleep. So I came here instead. This is a nice sofa. Coffee, mincepies, and a real fire?

I shall wake up when my food is ready.

Notsogrand Mon 24-Dec-12 16:10:36

In the New Year when the Grotto season is over, shall we change the name of this place to the Grotty? grin

Movedalot Mon 24-Dec-12 16:15:45

No notso let's find a nice cheerful name for it. smile. Things have been so much nicer on GN the last couple of weeks, it would be great if we could keep it up.

Perhaps some of you have suggestions?

Mine is The Hidey Hole but I am sure there are much better ideas.

AlieOxon Mon 24-Dec-12 16:25:57

Zzzzzzzzzz...! How about the Den? Our Place?

Movedalot Mon 24-Dec-12 16:28:45

Cosy corner?

AlieOxon Mon 24-Dec-12 16:49:46

I used to live next to the Cosy Cafe!

soop Mon 24-Dec-12 16:50:43

Cosy corner sounds perfect. smile

AlieOxon Mon 24-Dec-12 16:52:49

Yes. Hey, I'm awake again! Hello all.

Ana Mon 24-Dec-12 16:53:57

We already have a Quiet Corner...
www.gransnet.com/forums/am_i_being_unreasonable/a1192180--to-create-a-quiet-corner

NfkDumpling Mon 24-Dec-12 16:57:04

What's wrong with the Grotto? All the best stately homes have one. All year round use. Snug in winter, cool in summer it'll need an electrical connection though for the fridge.

I've really enjoyed peeping in occasionally. We've not got the family here for Christmas this year, just my mum. But now her legs have swollen up again and she can hardly move so we're having an intimate dinner this evening and taking a ready cooked one over to share with her tomorrow. It was lovely to be able to slip quietly into the grotto when I got back a little while ago.

NfkDumpling Mon 24-Dec-12 17:00:15

I forgot the Quiet Corner. Is there room for both?

AlieOxon Mon 24-Dec-12 17:16:19

Quiet Cosy Corner?

soop Mon 24-Dec-12 17:18:20

Ana Thanks for reminding us. The Quiet Corner holds happy memories for me. flowers

jO5 Mon 24-Dec-12 17:41:36

Just made a last minute choccie log for the little'ies. Got one paper chain hanging from a single drawing pin which needs sorting out. Then just got to locate the pressies from various cupboards. And that's me done!

Happy Christmas everyone. smile

glassortwo Tue 25-Dec-12 22:43:17

Phewwwwwwwwww thats it a seat and a glass or two, how have you all faired or fared I dont know but you get the gist grin