Just another week . . . so:

**panama hat** · 18-12-2020, 04:57 PM

To those of us who celebrate Christmas;

To those of you who don't - have a safe and happy festive season, hopefully surrounded by friends or family or both.

**raycarey** · 18-12-2020, 05:07 PM

if you don't mind, PH

let's expand the breadth of this thread a bit....

**tomcat** · 18-12-2020, 05:09 PM

...well, the tree is up and beautifully decorated, the poinsettia and festive berry branches from Holland tastefully arranged, various items that seem Christmasy from travels (an Egyptian Santa, Jim Thompson hand-crafted angels, tasteful tree ornaments from Christmas fairs in Germany, etc) and a dinner reservation at the Oriental (riverside table please) made and reconfirmed...over-indulgences include regular panettone servings, a third JWB double over ice, and a number of Waitrose faux-German holiday treats...the regular and frustrating nastiness of the swamp fades for a few weeks and the balcony river view calls...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year all!

**sabang** · 18-12-2020, 05:11 PM

**panama hat** · 18-12-2020, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by raycarey

if you don't mind, PH

let's expand the breadth of this thread a bit....

Absolutely, mate . . . the more the merrier.

Have a good one . . . of your choice.

Originally Posted by tomcat

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year all!

And to you, TC!

**sabang** · 18-12-2020, 05:13 PM

**panama hat** · 18-12-2020, 05:14 PM

Last day today.

From one grandmother to another (both our grans, right?)

**David48atTD** · 18-12-2020, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

...well, the tree is up and beautifully decorated,

Photo pls TC

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Nice thread PH

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Ray, an educational post.

The holiday greeting is "Joyous Kwanzaa".
Today, some African American families celebrate Kwanzaa along with Christmas and New Year's.

**raycarey** · 18-12-2020, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by tomcat

include regular panettone servings

another "air fryer delight", nostrils?

**tomcat** · 18-12-2020, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by David48atTD

Photo pls TC

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**tomcat** · 18-12-2020, 05:38 PM

...^how's that, Dave?

**sabang** · 18-12-2020, 05:41 PM

**sabang** · 18-12-2020, 05:42 PM

**I Coalman** · 18-12-2020, 06:23 PM

Can't beat an old chestnut at Christmas.

**TheMadBaron** · 18-12-2020, 07:19 PM

**Saint Willy** · 18-12-2020, 07:31 PM

**Saint Willy** · 18-12-2020, 07:33 PM

**panama hat** · 19-12-2020, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by tomcat

...^how's that, Dave?

Beautiful . . .

Sabang seems intent on making a statement . . . but no-one is biting, must be frustrating.

**Backspin** · 19-12-2020, 01:51 AM

Just another week .. Thought it might be painting or pressure washing

**panama hat** · 19-12-2020, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Backspin

Just another week .. Thought it might be painting or pressure washing

There's your problem, Skidmark . . . you tried to think

**Neverna** · 19-12-2020, 12:45 PM

Happy December to all.

**panama hat** · 19-12-2020, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Neverna

Happy December to all.

Well, we tried . . .

**panama hat** · 21-12-2020, 01:56 AM

Every year we bake Chrissie cookies (Spritzgebäck) for some of our more elderly neighbours:

There are two, in particular, who stand out - both in their 90s. A kiwi lady who used to be quite well known as a couturier who has outlived all relatives, including her children and an English gentleman who came to NZ over 60 years ago and built up a rather large wool export company. He also has no relatives.

Both still stoically live in their house and have cleaners and gardeners, drive and have an active social life.

**panama hat** · 24-12-2020, 08:57 AM

Spending Chrissie with my wife's foster parents in Christchurch and because we flew in October we decided to drive this time . . . taking the ferry from the North island to the South, Wellington to Picton.

A three and a half hour sail.

**Saint Willy** · 24-12-2020, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by panama hat

A three and a half hour sail.

Lovely. I presume there will be some great views along the way?

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