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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?

NfkDumpling Tue 25-Dec-12 22:59:31

Fared/faired much better than expected thanks Glass. Nice pressies, relaxing start, transporting dinner over to my mother's was easier than expected. Quiet afternoon and back in time for Dr Who and Downton.
Just time to pop in for a last quick glass. wine Cheers. How was your day?

glassortwo Tue 25-Dec-12 23:06:13

nfk I have had a much more relaxed day than expected little one didnt wake until 8am which is 1.5 hrs later than usual, which knocked everything back a bit but we just went with the flow not worth worrying over times! I received some perfect presents, spent time with some lovely people and had a surprise phone call from a very special friend so all in all it was a good day, but nice to sit down. smile your day seems to have gone well.

NfkDumpling Wed 26-Dec-12 08:25:48

Unexpectedly, it's a beautiful morning here. So it seems DS, DiL and dog, DD, SiL, DGD and dog are coming over so we can go for a walk. Wonderful! We weren't expecting to see them at all this year. So I'm now into the kitchen to make chicken and vegetable soups to pad out a lunch! Not complaining!

Ariadne Wed 26-Dec-12 09:06:10

We're off on the road today! I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed being near DD and sharing everything about Christmas with her and her family - I am so glad that we moved.

Stop one is Hampshire to DS1 and the two youngest GSs - our special little boys. Then to Cheltenham tomorrow to DS2 and the two little GDs. there is an awful lot to pack into the car..complete family reunion there on Friday, which will be fantastic! DH is champing at the bit to get a new family photo.

I have not mentioned, I notice, my wonderful Ds-iL. But they are. Wonderful, I mean. I am truly blessed.

Wish it would stop raining, though!

Butty Wed 26-Dec-12 09:59:05

Have a great time with the family, Ariadne and say 'hello' to Gloucestershire for me.