Hello all.....I've made it back. Did you think I was gone for good? Well, tuff, I've managed to struggle to get a proper connection and speed through DH's 'phone. We are also suffering the curse of the internet and I am, similar to soop irritated and furious by turns at the lack of any help from SFR here in France. They are possibly laid out in a dark place -because they are certainly not dealing with phone calls!!!!!!!
Anyroad up, as the saying goes. I am so pleased to see that Xmas is well and truly under way, prezzies are being wrapped (aided by the odd festive glass), trees look wonderful (mine will go up in the next few days because you are all shaming me) and a generally positive air hangs over the brand new Kitchen.
Sorry you are unable to host at the moment, soop dear. I expect maintenance of MacS's new style is taking up a lot of your time, along with checking and catering for Miss Fern. Are you planning on trapping her soon? It pays to remember that you have to be a bit unkind (not cruel) to be kind. She needs to be checked over, sterilised etc., to ensure all is well. And it'll be worth it to establish if she's a girlie (or not)! If you put the food in the trap/cage for a couple of times so that she's happy going in and out and then set it so that you can catch her and take her directly to the Vet, you'll probably only have to put up with a lot of very loud and angry singing in the car.
Sorry to hear you're having a small setback. Hope the Doc will sort it out for you and that it will be but temporary. x
Kitty I think Puzzler's right, no baubles. It's rather Scandi-chic, and possibly looks nicer without. I have similar twigs which I put in a plain white jug with a ribbon around it.
Sad to hear you're having health problems, Sar. You've not had the best start to retirement, have you. What a year, Covid, car damage, health worries. Just can't wait to get rid of this year. 2020 is certainly about to be wiped from my memory forever and always. Hope you're feeling a bit more cheerful today.
I so love the toddler stories and photos. I think the Xmas tree in a playpen, is a brilliant idea. GrannyG this might just save your lovely tree from baby demolition. (Either that, or attach that Santababba firmly to the tree and then the tree very carefully to the radiator) You never know, you might even have a moment to sit down for a cuppa!!
Grandmabatty, hope your day has not been too tiring and you're feeling better. And, finally, Nanny&Grampy - how I LOVE that gorgeous dog.
Good evening to all, take care and feet up now, everyone.
Hugs from French France x
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