This is the 23rd of December 2010, and Christmas is only two days away. I'm not "doing" Christmas this year, apart from the fact I'm just not interested, I don't have money to spend on anything other than absolute basics. (mortgage, insurance, petrol & food.)
The images above I designed for this years Christmas Card with a charming little poem by Oliver Herford inside. I was so late ordering the card to print them onto, and they took a while to be delivered, that I was too late to post them - even 1st Class. So no cards from me this year.
2010 has been another bad year, with so many disappointments and I actually can't think of many positive things that have happened. From my animals health to business and personal finances, things have been pretty tough for a second year, so I really hope that 2011 will be an improvement. One more moan before I leave this subject; we are NOT going to the pantomime this year which just puts the tin hat on 2010 for me.
Enough of this Bah Humbug stuff. I just love this wonderful Arctic weather we have been having. I know it takes a little longer to get to places, but the world looks so beautiful, and my kitchen floor stays clean with no dirty boots marks and muddy dog paws!
Chris and I are having Christmas lunch this year with Auntie Mo, and only a couple of cousins. Everyone seems to be away or doing something else this year, so it will be an intimate affair. Mum and Dad are having all of us over for lunch on the 27th and I have been asked to make banoffee pie. I must remember to buy whipping cream this time as I learned the hard way that you can't whip double cream!! In fact, I mustn't forget to buy the ingredients tomorrow.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Enjoy the festivities.
Happy Holidays.
