December and Chistmas time.
Yes! its that tine of year again, Christmas is a time for families getting together and a big feast of food, present giving, and peace and goodwill to all men, or, is it Bah! Humbug! with indigestion and overdrawn in the bank?... Look on the bright side winter solstice has gone, days getting longer, summer holidays getting nearer, and last year was Christmas Horridus for us, Knee deep in snow, husband on crutchesi running out of fuel etc etc.
I enjoyed making cards this year.
Deep and crisp and even , 2010.
Artic conditions.
Life in the freezer
I bet their bottoms were cold
Local butcher did a roaring trade.
December 2011
Damp and dull
With stormy skies
Bet their little web feet are cold,
A beautiful sunny day, so welcome in winter.
A trip to fetch are grandaughter home for the hols
Where is everybody going to.
Dangerous conditions
It was nice to see my grandaughter and to bring her back home.
Back home, admiring my Amarylis, 4 buds on the first stem and 6 on the second.
A close up.
Late dog walking up the canal
Creaking wood, hooting owls or was it a fox? scary.
Another walk early morning and a weak sun
A trip to Creswell Crags. In side the new visitor centre
We headed off for a walk round the lake first.
Over the bridge
To the meadow area,I must come back in spring
The lake is surounded by caves, which have evidence of being inhabited in the ice age
a peek through the tree
The Boathouse cave
A good path which is wheel chair accessable
Not a particular inviting home from home although it would have been to the ice age peoples.
Cave tours are weekends and school holidays.
It's an easy walk for the younger family members
Heading back
Nearing the visitor centre
My friend doe'snt mind her photo being taken, inside I love the wood and limestone, probably local stone.
Don't turn round, just get up and back away
Santa's helper and they were very helpful, all the staff were very pleasant and friendly
Artwork
The camera does not do it justice.
A close up detail
And this is what we came for, Creswell Colliery Band
They were terrific.
All those Christmas jingles that jangle your nerves in the shops sounded like heaven.
Our feet were tapping and they played brilliantly.
Steaming cup of coffee and a free mulled drink warmed us up. Lovely views out over the fields, note to myself, come back in summer.
We had only one or two good frosts but I noticed its seen off any straggling bedding plants.
Flowers from my hubby, they are lovely when everything in the garden is drab and dull
That was a good un, ice an inch thick
That didn't stop this father and two sons catching a nice Chub
I just had to snap this on my late afternoon walk. Thats what I call a grand Chrismassy entrance
I had a brill idea for displaying xmas cards, cover any large picture frame with xmas paper then stick them on with sellatape.
My decorations. The tree comes out of a large plastic bag fully decorated from last year although I do tittivate it up a little.
The vines of Boston Ivy twisted in a wreath, add pieces of conifer and trim with Holly or any foliage that you have in your garden.
I added artificial flowers and berries a lot better than those bought ones I think and don't cost a penny.
We still have to finish the shopping and the wrapping of presents etc etc
And if you still feel a bit down in the mouth after all that shopping, spending etc this Santa's helper will come round and make you wish you'd never uttered a Bah, Humbug. Only joking, she works in the local Wilko's shop full marks to her formaking it a jolly Christmas, hope you do too.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dee
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Some cracking pics in this!
GALLERY
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Loved it a great mixture. I like the tip on the picture and cards sick of picking ours up lol.
Have a nice christmas and all the best for the new year.
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Well done Dee, lovely blog as usual. All the very best to you and yours.
Looks like a wet and windy few days, oh how I miss those cold frosty days we had last year, I'd much rather put another layer on than get soaked.
Thanks once again and a merry christmas
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Hi Dee you have put together a cracking blog here,really like the ones with the rocks and caves congratulations on this must try a visit next year have a merry Christmas and a great new year Martin
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Hi Dee what a super photoblog you have posted and you have presented it brilliantly I did think those weather conditions you where driving in looked very scary. But you did bring back memories of the snow we had the same time last year. Dee a great blog as usual and many thanks for sharing best wishes BoB.P/S Can I take this oportunity to wish you a merry Christmas & a happy New Year and to thanks you for all your wonderful comments and support over this year thanks.
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Hello Dee
Well that has brought some Christmas cheer. Great photos and please don't remind me of last year!!! Lol We were snowed in for 4 days here in Llandegfan.
A super photoblog (as usual). May I just take this opportunity to wish you all the very very best for Christmas and the coming New Year. XXX
Steve
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lovely blog Dee - a nice? reminder of last year and some lovely shots from this year, thanks for sharing
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Really enjoyed the blog, Dee - super set with variety and lots of interest. Thanks for posting and a Happy Christmas to you and yours.
Best regards, Steve
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What a great selection of images
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Very festive. Good shots of the snowfrom last year . All the best to you and yours for the festive season and all of 2012.
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wow that is such a great collection love it
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Lovely blog - great photos.
I like the shot of the ducks best - brilliant.
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Just spotted this one Dee. Those caves look a great place to visit. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Hope you're enjoying the festive season. Best wishes to all.
Christine
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Hi Dee. Just noticed you did this fabulous photoblog while we were spending Christmas in Austria. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Love the frosty brown leaf composition. All the best for 2012
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A nicely-paced blog with something for everyone--great wreath-making instructions, by the way. I always enjoy your country walks, especially if I'm drinking my morning coffee at the same time. The close-up details of the artwork was a nice touch; hands tell us a lot about the subject.
Thanks for posting.
judypw