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It is a very clever host that makes certain that the sound does not work on the TV... and gets an A for such an excellent rendition of Christmas day at the Joneses...
All that and Bisto gravy... ;-)

I don't think I could ever keep up with the Joneses... :-)

Morning all.



Thanks Persie........I just can't resist those sausages wrapped in bacon. Your daughter has obviously inherited your sense of humour - which is just as well given the circumstances bless her.



So how did you manage to rig the sound on that TV then Jonesey? Is it working normally again now?? ;-)


Turkey curry and all that leftover food.....sounds like Persie had better pass that Panadol over.....sharpish!




My son posted on FB.......Dear (firm where he works), could you please arrange for next year's December salary to be paid directly to Tesco's please. Thank you.


My daughter, with characteristic Asperger's subtlety, looked at some of her gifts and informed us that they would be going onto a bring and buy stall somewhere......... :-S



I like Boxing Day because I never feel guilty about being idle...... :-D

You have a very amusing way of relating the day's events Jonesey!! - always wonderful to read 'one of yours' <3

Sounds like you all had a lovely day then - AND you have the added bonus of being able to 'do it again tomorrow' (i.e. today when they all come back for tea)!! - You MUST have enjoyed it then ;-)

Mrs. J deserves a medal for all that work - I hope she had some lovely well deserved prezzies!

Dea Xxx

Mornin all,

Funny sort of day, Christmas day. I rose at 5:00am but no sign of visitation by Santa, had a bath (Well it is Christmas), looked in at GR but not much going on as most folk were probably opening their pressies. First wave of family, daughter, her ex husband and one granddaughter and 7 Yorkshire terriers arrived at 1:40pm. They were due to arrive at 1:00pm but nothing lost as Mrs J is not renowned for having meals ready at the time she says they will be. I suspect that a pattern has developed over the years. Guests arrive late because they know the meal will not be ready on time, Mrs J knows that guests will arrive late so delays the food preparation. Taken to its conclusion one year Christmas lunch will be served on Boxing Day.

We were eventually called to the table at 2:55pm so missed the Queens speech once again (Apologies Ma'am). The usual Christmas fayre was served, turkey, beef, gammon, boiled potatoes, roast potatoes, every vegetable known to mankind, variety of sauces and Bisto gravy. Once that was seen off the dessert course arrived, Christmas thud (Not a misprint), mince pies, custard (Only Bird's custard will do), brandy butter, brandy snaps. All washed down with an assortment of wines.

The second wave of guests, granddaughter, her boyfriend and great granddaughter arrived at about 4:30 by which time the earlier guests were either asleep or rubbing their distended bellies and moaning (The result of quantity, not quality). Is it any wonder that the TV companies usually show rubbish programmes on the afternoon of Christmas day, nobody is awake or in a fit state to watch them. Santa arrived and distributed presents at 6:00. I always find it amusing watching others saying, "Just what I've always wanted" when they are thinking, "What in God's name did they think I wanted one of those for". This year of course 12 week old Lexi was the recipient of most gifts. She now has a larger wardrobe than Suri Cruise's and more character dolls than Disney.

Then came the television fiasco, when switched on the one in the lounge had a wonderful picture but no sound, panic. "But we will miss, Dr Who, Strictly, Downton ect". End of panic when I said that they could watch them on the TV upstairs. Probably my best move of the day as they all vacated the lounge leaving me to have a kip on the sofa.

From about 5:00pm Mrs J had been enquiring at regular intervals, "Anyone ready for tea yet"? This enquiry was met with an assortment of responses the consensus being, "Not just at the moment". "Tea" was eventually served at 9:00pm. Why is it that a hostess expects that on Christmas day, her few guests will need to consume the quantity of food that on another day would satisfy the requirements of a small town? It baffles me but Mr Sainsbury, Mr Asda and Mr Tesco must be very happy with the idea.

It's lovely when the family come to visit but it's also lovely when they decide to waddle off home before they explode.

Joy of Joys, I am now informed that because there was so much food left over that they are all coming back today for tea which is to include a turkey curry.

Bah Humbug!!! :-)

Have now read your brother's article Maureen - loved it !

Now I understand your 'Christmas' Avatar.

Dea Xxx

Nice to see that she is coping so well Persie - She is having such a bad time of it though isn't she?

Dea x

Daughter gone back to her SIL's this arvo..her blood test results not perfect but a lot better and her BP is back to normal...

This is what she put up for everyone on Facebook:

"Happy Boxing Day! This week I thought I would try out Palmerston North hospital, admitted yesterday (yes, Xmas day!). I did get to leave & be with everyone at xxxxx's in the arvo & when I returned they gave me some Ham & Pav so there was some good in the day. And at the mo this is the best place for me.

I also bring the average age in my room down from 82 - I'm comparatively bouncing around like a spring lamb."

Further down the page she put:

" Making myself fairly useful this morning to the other ladies by opening butter, getting tissues and picking up Xmas cards that have blown over :) "

"Now ascertained that average age was actually 76 and I've lowered it to 56 "

and tonight:

" Home (sort of) from hospital and relaxing with a cup of tea and a tramadol haze :)"

So they haven't eradicated her sense of hunour.. :-)

I will have the bread rolls with melted cheese, bacon and mushrooms please Persie.... Yuummmm <3 <3

How is your family doing today?

Dea x

Glad you went over to the other side Dea... it was quite a scrummy spread...

Brunch/breakfast today is left overs:

Baked potatoes, sliced up with sliced up Brussells and mushrooms and made into a frittata.

Sausages wrapped in bacon.

Vege parmigiana.

Vegetable stir fry in black bean sauce and rice wine.

Bread rolls halved, placed under griller with cheese and bacon or mushroom and cheese or bacon, mushroom and cheese.

Ham hash: Like Corned beef hash only with ham chunks, veges, tomatoes and a poached egg on top.

Green beans coated with garlic and breadcrumbs.

Cold lamb slices with onion marmalade sandwiches (lettuce and tomatoes available to go with it)

Turkey, coriander and cranberry sauce sandwiches.

Egg and chive sandwiches.

Sage and onion stuffing balls heated up.

Coffee merinques, chocolate log and boysenberry tart. Plum and sherry trifle with golden syrup custard in it. Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Whipped cream (mix and match)

Christmas pudding with brandy custard.

Cheese and crackers, assorted nuts and dried fruit.

Coffee, chamomile tea, lemon & honey tea, mineral water & panadol.



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Good morning all!

Is there any breakfast going? - My Xmas Dinner has worn off now ;-) :-D

Dea x

San Antonio is a great place, can't remember where we stayed, been to the Alamo (got a photo somewhere of us and some GI s) and we also went in those Gondola chair lift things over the sunken gardens.. But I ddn't get bitten. :-D

Quiet rest today with a cup of coffee and nothing stronger... himself is outside hammering etc so he is happy..

Hope everyone had a happy day .. :-) :-) :-)

Persie on Boxing day.. ;-)

Hi Mo,

We loved San Antonio when we were there. We stayed at the Hyatt on Riverwalk with a room on the 8th floor looking straight down at the Alamo, brilliant view. Mind you we went from the sublime to the ridiculous. After spending 4 nights at the Hyatt we moved off towards Galveston and ended up spending a night in a Motel 6 just outside Houston. I still bear the scar of whatever it was that bit me during the night..

It's bound to be quiet on here but I have enjoyed watching the Strictly Special and now am onto Downton Abbey.


Night night all......sleep tight. <3

They can't do them thin enough here Renes - I have asked !!!

Nite nite now,

Dea Xxx

They are very very popular --- at this time of year the price rockets -- as do large prawns

I saw the chops in market at 25 euros a kilo !!!!


ask your local butcher to cut the chops very thin -- they did in Norfolk when I asked

Renes


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I is too tired to look just now Maureen but will be very interested to look at it in the morning 'coz I too have been wondering about your avatar !!!

Dea Xxx

I'd wondered what your profile pic was Mo......now all is made plain! Love the article........ :-D

Renes,

I always remember those VERY thin lamb chops which you get in Spain - cooked on the griddle and SO tender and tasty !!

Those are what I REALLY like !!!

NOT like anything we get in the UK!

Dea Xxx

Oh heck.Cyns-overlapped a bit there. Merry Christmas!
I do remember your friend but as I've said before..........

My profile picture is bragging about my dear brother's article:

http://www.anglicanjournal.com/nc/other/news-items/article/of-pageants-pucks-and-prayers-10246//abp/243.html

Maybe you have to be from Canada........

Maureen

Hope you have had a good day and enjoyed your meals

Chris - sweetness if you look in I have emailed and pm d you -- (((Hugs)))

Happy Sunshine to Maureen -- bet she is not having Roast with all trimmings

Glad you managed your service Cyns --- and Dea looks like you had a good day

LK --- I would have loved Lamb today --- made me lick ,y lips just thinking about it

Greetings also to Det ...............

And to all others I have not mentioned

Am now all cuddled up her with logs a roaring awaiting Downton

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