laurenceb Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Is that wise???. So I was not the only one to note with foreboding Note to all (especially)Bob - Lets be careful out there 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Advice needed on avoiding slobber and the smell of mothballs. No mistletoe here but they are bringing their own (at least the ugly ones are). MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Persuaded the vacuum cleaner to work - of sorts. On the advertising it's the model good with pet hair. Please note the singular. Try to pick more than one up and it bu99ers up completely. New one Tuesday. If it's the one that rhymes with tax, then I had a similar experience, but found that it was down to the lousy filtration, and also lots of gunk choking up the airways - as we have a dog, this was also down to pet hair. However, a very good clean, a wet clean to the filter, and a new bottom filter, then using a flexible rod to get the odd bits of mess out of the airways, and it fired up as good as new. Edited December 25, 2016 by 45156 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 Good morning and merry Christmas everyone. We had breakfast in bed today, as it's just the 2 of us. Phone calls have been made and my ears are still ringing from the squeals of delight when speaking to the grandkids. We'll be eating lunch at around 2:00 so relaxing for now, but I'll start lunch about 1:00 as it will only take around an hour to cook. Then it'll be opening a bottle of red to go with it. Enjoy the day. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 Good afternoon from a very sunny Charente. The Turkey has now been cooked and dinner will follow in due course. A bottle of Prosecco has been put to good use and we are now relaxing and watching/listening to Carols from Kings which is slightly strange in another country but very nice. Beth seems to be pleased with the things that have come her way. I just hope that Bob is careful with that carving knife...... Jamie 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Good afternoon from a very sunny Charente. The Turkey has now been cooked and dinner will follow in due course. A bottle of Prosecco has been put to good use and we are now relaxing and watching/listening to Carols from Kings which is slightly strange in another country but very nice. Beth seems to be pleased with the things that have come her way. I just hope that Bob is careful with that carving knife...... Jamie As you mention Carols From Kings, was I the only person who thought the choir had all been taught not to properly pronounce the letter "R" when singing? 'Once In Loyal David's City' sounded wrong to me, as did 'Ding ###### Mellily On High'. Maybe it is how choirs are taught these days, or maybe I had been on the single malt.... Edited to add; this PC word censor is now getting ridiculous. Soon there will be no words left that do not have sexual connotations. Edited December 25, 2016 by jonny777 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 As you mention Carols From Kings, was I the only person who thought the choir had all been taught not to properly pronounce the letter "R" when singing? 'Once In Loyal David's City' sounded wrong to me, as did 'Ding ###### Mellily On High'. Maybe it is how choirs are taught these days, or maybe I had been on the single malt.... Edited to add; this PC word censor is now getting ridiculous. Soon there will be no words left that do not have sexual connotations. Despite the Prosecco I didn't notice that but will listen as it continues. I wasn't impressed with the new descant to Once in Royal but did like the descant on Ding D0ng merrily on High. Jamie 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Oldddudders Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2016 You heard it here first - I've been to church! The very first time in 68 years, other than hatchings/matchings/despatchings, that I have ever attended a service. Father Paul said he was flattered. I was not converted - but how many earthly brownie points did I acquire, hearing Sherry sing alto parts to some of the carols? The incense was, er, interesting, and I am wiser. But I'm sure the Eternal Bonfire still awaits, and that's that. Sherry liked her pressies, which is more than can be said for the not-mean but wholly off-target offerings from her son. And then there's the ugly mug - from a wellwisher who said Sherry is "a lovely friend" - for which target practice is almost too good a fate. We will cook later and eat about 5. Turkey Crown is the right sort of size for a couple. Hope your day living up to your expectations, if not your hopes! 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2016 Soon there will be no words left that do not have sexual connotations. Having once been christened the King of Smut, I don't see the problem myself........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just when I thought that my computer chair was safe, I went off for a coffee, and this happened - I think she was trying to get off RMWeb and onto one of the doggy online shops - or perhaps it was trying to contact her Sussex relatives on Facebook. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) A very Merry Christmas to one and all. Those of you who have read my ET thread may be aware I am likely to lose my mother very shortly. I deliberately haven't mentioned it on here as it's Christmas and I certainly don't want to spoil the fun and games of today. I know that you all will offer messages of support and goodwill, so please no posts that may detract from the festive spirit that abounds today. I thought you may be interested in something I found in my mother's bits and bobs. This was given to her in 1937 when she left school. All I ask is that it is seen as a historical document and nothing more. Out of respect to my mother, I certainly don't want to get pulled into arguments re PC etc. I have every faith that ER's will respect my wishes and see this as what it is. A document from 80 years ago that makes fascinating reading. Edited December 25, 2016 by gordon s 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Despite the Prosecco I didn't notice that but will listen as it continues. I wasn't impressed with the new descant to Once in Royal but did like the descant on Ding D0ng merrily on High. Jamie I didn't like the descant to O Come All Ye Faithful, but then I am a traditionalist where carols are concerned; and am not keen on these modern attempts to add extra arrangements to something which sounded great in the first place. And, as far as I am concerned, no carol service is complete without an extremely loud rendition of 'Hark The Heralds' to finish. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2016 Lovely to hear from Gordon, despite impending sadness in his life. And that letter from 1937 espouses values that would hardly be regarded as injurious today, if a little outdated. And, as for his generous wish not to cloud the day, let's not forget that Christmas is not a time of universal rejoicing, even in Christian countries, with plenty of lonely etc folk feeling excluded from the jollity - while the reality is that families famously spend a lot of the season falling out! Bon courage at a tough time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thank you, Gordon. Best wishes to all of course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) I got up, cooked breakfast,. made a seeded bloomer, peeled the veg, made bucks fizz and took Elsa for a stroll around the houses. In return I got five bottle of malt whisky; some bottles of port and Prosecco, a bottle of fruity home made gin and two bottles of tonic. I also received a box of wine gums............................ Does anyone think I'm a raving alcoholic? I also received a WRU hat and lastly, a bar of soap, flannel and hair conditioner: These last three obviously being sent by someone who knows I go to model railway expeditions. A note about the Prosecco..... I, obviously being the spawn of the King of Smut, call it Prostitutio, a name that seems to have caught on in these parts/ It is even referred to as such by no less a virtuous soul that the Obergrumpenfuhrer herself. I shall now retire to the muddy hollow (forward) wearing my hat, and can wallow whilst supping some of the gin and greeting passers by with the compliments of the season. The flannel and soap will stay within it's wrapping as I'm building up for the small Cardiff show on Jan 21st. Hippo Christmas Edited December 25, 2016 by Happy Hippo 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 My lovely cleaning lady has, as promised, just brought me a Christmas dinner. I had half or more of a bottle of Asti with it so am feeling mellow. Many thanks to Nicky, and a happy Christmas to all. Ed 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas to all from all of us in Minnesota (well the Abel family that is) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 A'noon everyone, and once again, a very happy Christmas to you all. Especially to Gordon this time. A lazy morning was followed by picking up Charlie the beagle at FiL's for taking him (the beagle ) for a walk at Lake Störmthal. Roast goose for dinner is in the oven and relaxation is again setting in. Windy outside and inside, I am finding myself revisiting the concept for a North American scenario in the Great Lakes area. Poor credit card may be going to suffer once again... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 Great to hear from Gordon, albeit with a somewhat sad post. Please keep us posted after the festive season. DInner is now consumed in the traditional 45156/30747 fashion - all prepped first thing, and main (chicken) put in the oven about 12.30 - ate starter and let the main cook while watching part of a Christmas film. Tended the veg and so on, then as we got the main up, put pudding on to steam at about 14.00. After main, watched the rest of said film, and then had pud. Wine was with the main, and a port after the pud. Long gap in the meal meant that the hideous bloated feeling, and the thought of "oh no, not more food" didn't trouble us. Works well if there's only two and you feel the same way about being overloaded. Possibly back later. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Afternoon and a Very Merry Christmas to all. I've just noticed that Rick Parfitt's bit in the Obituarys has been removed, Anybody any idea why? Edited December 25, 2016 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 ....I've just noticed that Rick Parfett's bit in the Obituarys has been removed, Anybody any idea why? There was already one tribute thread up and running. It didn't need an extra one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 There was already one tribute thread up and running. It didn't need an extra one. Found it thanks, it's the same one that was in the Obituary's section. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Afternoon all. Festive wishes to you all. Hope anyone suffering or otherwise feels better soon. Awaiting Richard doing the final bits for dinner before eating (had to retire back to bed for a bit to stave off a migraine (successful)). I think he's clamoring to get at the single malt scotch he knows he's got... Can't think why... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2016 Lunch cooked and eaten, red wine, pink champagne drunk, a genteel walk undertaken and now they want to play....... scrabble... Lord helpus! Baz 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 The day seems to be goin well with no reports of people fallin over or cuttin digits off, keep it up folks! Andy it seems that the obit section is just for people from the railway modelling community, I have noticed before that celebrity obits get moved to WT 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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