Early Risers.

[Chris116]

Just now, New Haven Neil said:

Sorted.

 

Looks like you will be needing a top up soon!

[BoD]

[polybear]

Cheese savouries or salted peanuts?  Decisions, decisions......

Oh buggerit.....both.....

[New Haven Neil]

Someone else spotted the traction engine a little earlier, outside the best pub in Ramsey, just down the quayside from where we were eating.

 

[brianusa]

13 hours ago, grandadbob said:

watch Albert Finney's Scrooge later this afternoon.

Have a good one and keep yourselves safe,

A favourite in our house which sadly is not on Turner this year  But a good opportunity to wish all hereon the compliments of the season.

    Brian.

Edited December 24, 2020 by brianusa

[PhilJ W]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. A happy Christmas and sincere wishes of peace, health and happiness to all RMwebbers in the coming year.

[Dave Hunt]

We've just had our Christmas dinner as tomorrow we are driving to Chesterfield and back to drop off presents for the grandchildren. We were going to go there yesterday as that was No. 1 son's 50th birthday but since they are now in tier 3 that was a non-starter and tomorrow is now the only day we can legally make it. Not that we are staying, though, so Christmas Day for me will consist of four hours driving with a distanced hello in the middle and, if I'm lucky, a bacon butty.

 

Here's wishing all ERs the very best Christmas possible and that ailments, worries and problems will soon be but memories.

 

Dave 

[Coombe Barton]

... Merry Christmas ...

 

https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2020/12/24/sounds-of-the-season-26-posh-bread/

 

 

[jamie92208]

It's certainly strange this Christmas but there have been compensations. We found a new cake stall on the market, then called at some friends and were given a ready iced Christmas cake. Then I gotva lovely email from a distant cousin in Chicago. Tomorrow we hope to video call all the kids then go to some friends for dinner and then drinks and chat. We are staying over to avoid curfew problems.

 

Rick, very sorry to hear about your ailment, i hope it clears up and congratulations to Dr Gwiwer.

 

A Happy and peaceful Christmas to you all.

 

Jamie

[brianusa]

3 hours ago, Ian Abel said:

This morning, around 8 inches of snow best I can tell, and definitely on the BLQQDY COLD scale

No snow this way, only a heavy frost but definitely on the BC scale!

Merry Christmas to any other expats, missing Christmas cards and mail from back home

     Brian.

[BokStein]

Well, it's almost here. 1X01 on the WTT although I doubt many will see it whizz by.

 

3 hours ago, The Stationmaster said:

Alas The North Pole (pub of that name) is no more as it closed back in 2012.  The ground floor is now a Tesco Express

 

 

Congratulations to Dr Mrs Gwiwer and commiserations to Mr Gwiwer - alas all too easy to pick up stomach bugs even with plenty of distancing from less careful humans.

 

Mike, the last time I drove past there was before 1997 so I'm not surprised but they still sell assorted alcoholic beverages so the possibility's still there!

 

May I be cheeky and echo your message to the family Gwiwer, please?

 

Seasonal Greetings to all, in whatever and however form you wish to celebrate.

[tigerburnie]

G'night all

[NGT6 1315]

Well, a silent night it is indeed outside. Was drizzling when I went on the porch for a breath of fresh air (© Air Canada way back), so that will have come atop COVID, I suppose.

 

Dinner was goose soup with vegs and a round of cold cuts. Roast goose à la FiL‘s tomorrow, for which I prepared the red cabbage. And Annika got her first round of toys for this Christmas, which kept her well busy!

 

I think I’ll call it a day now. See ya 'round...

[Barry O]

Goodnight all!

Baz

[laurenceb]

Comiserations to Rick (if it aint one d**n thing its another!)

Congratulatios to Dr Gwiwer

Night awl

[PhilJ W]

I've just come across this:-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-55422884?fbclid=IwAR2ma4gNMvQ5AmsiMJ6vneVDKGh2jPzg_VYWLaBLwhEcqrBuNo-wt2WPu8Y

Must have been quite a bang. Fortunately there were no fatalities but some of the crew were badly hurt.

[Erichill16]

Evening All,

Busy day peeling  the  sprouts etc and nearly had a GDBob moment. 

Happy Christmas to all ERs, especially those not feeling on top of the world.

Goodnight,

Robert

Edited December 25, 2020 by Erichill16

[PhilJ W]

Goodnight all.

[Ian Abel]

Commiserations to Rick, as we've been saying here... it's 2020...

Congratulations to Dr Mrs Gwiwer

 

Evening draws in and the temp is now down to -15 already <brrrr>
As is our tradition - usually after the church service which the choir sing at - we'll be getting a Chinese take-away tonight.

In keeping with the season tradition, we've been pleased by all our friends and family that usually join us for an after service dinner here, reporting in via text etc., that they are also following the tradition, even though we'll all be sharing it separately  

 

I'll be on the lookout for the fat bearded bloke, never know if you might catch him overhead! 

Edited December 24, 2020 by Ian Abel

[Tony_S]

Conversation with MiL today

MiL How is Tony?
Aditi, Ok but he had to repair the lavatory. 
MiL Why?
Aditi, it wouldn’t flush.

MiL was it caused by constipation?
Aditi, No the pan wasn’t blocked. The cistern wouldn’t empty. It needed a new part. 
 

[Andrew P]

Thoughts with Rick @Gwiwer and congrats to his good Lady.

[andyram]

Things have been so busy recently that I have not had chance to venture onto RMWeb. The black dog has made several appearances since I last dropped by, but I will not bore you with the details. However, I could not allow the festive season to pass without dropping in. I know 2020 has been dreadful for us all, and even more so for many. I know that Christmas will be different but I want to wish each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas. Let’s make the best of it where we can.

 

I also wish Rick (Gwiwer) a speedy recovery and pass on my congratulations to his good lady.

 

Seasons Greetings

 

Andy

[The Stationmaster]

G'night all.  

 

And a wishing you all what you are wishing yourselves and family for Christmas be it a quiet one or somewhat noisier for some of you. A special thought too for those of you who will be on your own during the coming day - you know where we are if you want to seek some company.

[The Lurker]

Christmas Greetings to all from the fold on the side of the hill.

 

the presents are all under the tree and I am about to fulfil my final task of consuming the mince pie and glass of Lindemans Cabernet Sauvignon which have been set out by the fireplace....

 

 

[J. S. Bach]

Night Owl from the Piedmont.