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HUNTERF Wed 26-Dec-12 07:17:31

Just to let you know our dog has had his first boxing day walk. We hope he will be able to go again today.
He met 2 new Doggy friends and they got on well.
Unfortunately they were only visiting friends and will be going home tomorrow.

Frank

kittylester Wed 26-Dec-12 16:25:19

(((hugs))) spindrift That sounds selfish of your daughter but I wonder if she, too, was finding it difficult. Very thoughtless though! flowers

janey Wed 26-Dec-12 16:35:59

Non engaging OHs and thoughtless daughters?! Oooooh that sounds familiar!!!!
Oh feeling lonley in your own home with OH there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crimson Wed 26-Dec-12 17:10:35

The Asian family whose party I went to yesterday brought me some pudding round [as we'd missed the meal]. I was really touched by the gesture and can't wait to eat some tonight. There are some lovely people around smile. Going to watch the programme about The Moomins on BBC4 tonight. It's been a strange Christmas but, all in all rather pleasant.

jeni Wed 26-Dec-12 17:41:00

spindrift my thoughts are with youflowers


Had a nice day yesterday. Today very quiet. Just relaxed.
Tomorrow I'm hoping to get a taxi into Athens to see the new national museum.
I hope there are no riots!
If you see a white haired gran on a scooter leading them on tv?
Guess who?grin

Anne58 Wed 26-Dec-12 17:47:33

Happy Boxmas to all, with every good wish that it will be/has been a good day.

Ella46 Wed 26-Dec-12 17:48:35

spindrift that was rather selfish of your dd, I hope you're not feeling worse today on your own.
It is rather a non day today, flowers sunshine

glassortwo Wed 26-Dec-12 17:49:58

jeni grin
I usually have an open house on Boxing Day but DD and I made an executive decision to go to a local pub for a meal, we said anyone that wanted to come can join in so we have just got back and have had a lovely afternoon... no dishes and I have had a glass or two and have had the best day, played with the DGC all afternoon instead of rushing around preparing and serving food... its the way to go next year grin

Grannyeggs Wed 26-Dec-12 18:03:25

Loads of flowers to all with sad times, thoughtless partners and selfish children. Here's to happier times ahead. Lovely day yesterday but I love Boxing Day best, no deadlines and everyone can do and eat what they like. Two Grandchildren, one daughter one son and one DIL still here and no tears yet, although DIL pensive and a bit sad. Their baby was due in The New Year but sadly the little darling, Annie, arrived early, in September, and only survived two hours. I think they are both dreading the due date in a week or so's time.
Despite the underlying sadness, we have had a good Christmas.

glassortwo Wed 26-Dec-12 18:10:36

grannyeggs flowers

Ana Wed 26-Dec-12 18:16:50

How sad, Grannyeggs sad

numberplease Wed 26-Dec-12 18:38:43

Here, Boxing Day is pretty much like Christmas Day without the pressies, but the turkey is cold, not hot. I was rather looking forward to a lounge about, do nowt much day tomorrow, apart from preparing stuff for the family descending on Friday, but we`ve just been invited to eldest son`s for tea, so will be hard pushed to get everything ready now, but then again, a meal that I haven`t made to look forward to......lovely!

nanaej Wed 26-Dec-12 18:39:49

flowers to those who have had a Christmas tinged with sadness.

A crazy day here yesterday but fun. Today a total contrast as I am on my own after a houseful of 10 yesterday! OH gone to Norwich for football, DDs with other family today!

Spindrift Wed 26-Dec-12 22:08:34

Thanks all you all deserve a bunch flowers one day she will realise, when the new boyfriend has gone just the same way as others befor him
Hope you all have a fantastic New Year xxxxx

nanapug Wed 26-Dec-12 23:15:54

We had a very quiet Christmas day on our own which was strange but quite ok, and then today both DDs were here. DD1 is married with three children and DD2 has a son (she is divorced) and has recently found a nice man who has a daughter. They came too and it was a very successful day. All the children were lovely together and the new little one fitted in beautifully. It was as I had 5 GCs. She is a sweet little thing, very well behaved and loving. I hope that this may be a happy future for DD2......

cheelu Wed 26-Dec-12 23:34:32

What a lovely happy post nanapug, best wishes to you and your Family for 2003..

nanapug Thu 27-Dec-12 11:05:19

Thank you cheelu x