Christmas 2005

 

 

Christmas morning kicked off with some present opening. Rachel was relieved to see that the weidly packaged present from Rich was not a disaterously bad safari hat, but rather a rather cool hat that not only actually fit her, but would be the perfect accompaniment for the coming European Winter. Well Done!

 

Does this photo need a comment? Because I'm struggling beyond 'What the..?'

 

Georgia knew all her Christmas's had come true as she opened the wrapping paper and saw the Asda Bra...&

 

There's a new Cockfighter in town and I don't know if Dave is too happy about it.....

 

This is a picture of Love. I swear we didn't realise the camera was there.

 

These were either a)the two little Princess dolls Dave considered getting me for Christmas OR b) Phoebe and Emily

 

I dont know if this photo really needs a comment either. Although a thousand spring to mind. Prizes will be given to those who can pick which one is Dave.

 

Rachel and Jo debate the finer points of how exquisite the chicken liver pate was.

 

With some subtle positioning and correct directional pressure, Dave begins the first stage of phasing Chris out of the picture...

 

The 3 hour-long lunch preperations begin. It was a gruelling process, but necessary to result in the Worlds Most Incredible Christmas Lunch Ever.

 
The preperations were slow at some points due to drink and conversation, but Rich remained dedicated to the task. (and no-one wanted to speak with him)

 

Good Boy.

 

The final rush was on as Edwina made a cameo in the kitchen to make mince meat (not literally) of the lamb roast, using only a kitchen fork and a £2 'Knife'.

 
Lunch is Served! Rich can't wait to get into the meal he has just slaved over.

 

Emily dilligently cleaned her plate, as Phoebe ran amok in the background too excited about all her new presents.

 

Phase 2: Dave seats himslef between Edwina and Chris. His adoption attempt of Emily and Phoebe is fleshing out a bit...

 

Present time! The girls cleaned up, receiving a bevy of Disney Princess parahpenalia including an Ariel Doll...
(and chocolate santa's from Jo. Phoebe's entire christmas became solely related to where her chocolate santa was and how much she could eat at a certain time)

 

And the official Cinderella colouring-in case. Phoebe and textas will be an interesting experiment for Edwina...

 

It seems that any photo Georgia is in leaves me with no comment to make. Feel free to suggest your own.

 
The Host and Hoestess with the Most and Mostest. We both agreed that 'Hosting' was a wonderful thing to do at Christmas. By putting yourself out there people feel compelled to offer help. We delegated so well that neither of us has a hand in doing the decorations (Georgia had been planning them for hte last month), cooking the lunch (Thanks Pete and Rich), or tidying up the mess. Bless.

 
At 8pm after a solid 8 hours of drinking we went to the local Pub, where we were celebrated as locals and let in the back door and led through the bar as it was technically closed. In there we sat behind blitz-era red curtains, amongst earthy and drunk locals, sipping apple cider cocktails, playing pool. This is my reaction to Dave buying me a food processor for Christmas.

 

THis was how Jo sat for the majority of the hour os so we stayed at the pub. SHe admitted that she was quite drunk and her silence was attempting to 'reel the drunk Jo back in'.

 
The pool buddies. Although they were soundly beaten a number of times by the gruff locals, their friendship blossomed...

 

9pm at the pub and things had degenerated soundly...

 
 
So after a final photo next to the pub's David Beckham Shrine, we headed back home. From here we ended up climbing into the bell tower where we sat shivering for altogether far too long and then went to bed. Unfortunately this is the point where the camera died so that is that.

Merry Christmas All

It doesn't seem particularly likely that anyone will take the time to look at this blog before the events I am speaking of, but for those special dedicated few who do -I hope you have a lovely Christmas with great food, fine wines and receive the perfect presents. Similarly I hope you all bring in the New Year in a memorable fashion.

Lots of Love,
Heather

Oh! To be a trendsetter..

I would just like to point out amidst this onslaught of people getting blogs, that I started it. ME ME ME. Therefore I win. And everyone else loses. Even though they know how to put photos on theirs and I dont. They still lose and I win.