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[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Dale wrote: "But make sure you 'leave your hat on,' Bette."

Lol...good one Dale!

[Dale]

Thanks Julie.

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Hi all, in Terrigal on holiday at the moment with the rellies from WA. Had two gorgeous days and woke to rain this morning. Won't stop us having fun ..."

Thanks Julie. Enjoy all that wonderful food you've cooked and have a great day.

I hope everyone has a good and safe Christmas wherever they are :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Home from the craziness of the supermarket! I couldn't believe the queue for people wanting seafood! Gave it a miss and called into another one on the way home..served straight away :)

Merry Christmas everyone!!

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Home from the craziness of the supermarket! I couldn't believe the queue for people wanting seafood! Gave it a miss and called into another one on the way home..served straight away :)

Merry Chris..."

We have a fish market (a very good one) down the road from where we live and by 5.45am I could see cars parked on the main road (no room left in the car park inside) and queues forming. Normally the police show up there at some point to help maintain order, but the fish market puts up marquees for shade and apparently offer around free samples while people wait and I've heard it moves pretty quickly and isn't too bad... I am still happy I don't have to go there!!

Hope you can relax now, Brenda, after doing the food shop, but I guess it now needs to be prepared!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Relaxing to a degree Kathryn thanks :) Got lots of hours to do the preparation :)

Wow your fish market people aren't silly that's for sure! Lots of sales for them :)

[Dale]

Our fish market opens at 5am and was no doubt chaotic. I wasn't there. I've kept right away from any shops today. Only ventured out long enough for a coffee and to wish my lovely baristas a happy Christmas. Cooking chicken at present. Coleslaw is next on the agenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Our fish market opens at 5am and was no doubt chaotic. I wasn't there. I've kept right away from any shops today. Only ventured out long enough for a coffee and to wish my lovely baristas a happy C..."

Chickens cooked; eggs peeled; potato salad almost finished! Enjoy Dale!

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Relaxing to a degree Kathryn thanks :) Got lots of hours to do the preparation :)

Wow your fish market people aren't silly that's for sure! Lots of sales for them :)"

Yes - I wonder whether change their minds about what to serve the next day after tasting things in the queue!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Had an early chrissy present today with my Port Power membership pack arriving in the post. Now just have to be patient. :)"

Wow! Good for you Michael:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Relaxing to a degree Kathryn thanks :) Got lots of hours to do the preparation :)

Wow your fish market people aren't silly that's for sure! Lots of sales for them :)"

Yes - I wond..."

Possible - or add to what they were going to buy!

[Dale]

I think Port should do well in 2015 Michael so membership sounds a good idea.

[Faye]

Well crossing my fingers I have not forgotten anything or anyone. Weber bbq now on and has two roast beefs in there for tomorrow,as well as chicken curry for tonights dinner. Presents all wrapped, fruit platter sorted (including local cherries yummo) and potato layonnaise ready to go. Just back from seeing one part of the family, the rest tomorrow. Please tell me I have not forgotten anything or anyone.

[Veronica ⭐️]

Faye wrote: "Well crossing my fingers I have not forgotten anything or anyone. "

That's always my big worry too. I go over the present again and again to make sure I haven't forgotten anyone.

[Paul]

I think this looks fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNwWO...

I also think this is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IVqM...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the festive season be joyful and safe.
Cheers :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Goodreads seems very slow today. Must be too many people enjoying themselves online!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Goodreads seems very slow today. Must be too many people enjoying themselves online!"

I haven't noticed it Phrynne? Mine (when I've been on) has been good...

[Margaret]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And to you and Ron Margaret:)

[Marianne]

Just been to a street party around the corner. Hubby is still there but I got up a LOT LOT earlier than he did and went to work, so I need to go to bed!
Y'all have a great day tomorrow. Eat, drink and be merry!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Just been to a street party around the corner. Hubby is still there but I got up a LOT LOT earlier than he did and went to work, so I need to go to bed!
Y'all have a great day tomorrow. Eat, drink ..."

Hope he doesn't wake you when he gets home Marianne;) Merry Christmas!!

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "And to you and Ron Margaret:)"

Thanks, Brenda :)

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Home from the craziness of the supermarket! I couldn't believe the queue for people wanting seafood! Gave it a miss and called into another one on the way home..served straight away :)

Merry Chris..."

We bought our prawns yesterday - straight off the trawler - Wayne and I are the only ones who eat prawns so they'll be our treat tomorrow night when the family goes home :)

[Sally906]

Dale wrote: "Our fish market opens at 5am and was no doubt chaotic. I wasn't there. I've kept right away from any shops today. Only ventured out long enough for a coffee and to wish my lovely baristas a happy C..."

I did that today too - Ham picked up yesterday, chooks cooked today- coleslaw made, potato salad made, green salad ready to throw together at the last minute. Like you avoided the shops today :)

[Sally906]

Michael wrote: "Had an early chrissy present today with my Port Power membership pack arriving in the post. Now just have to be patient. :)"

Yay Michael :)

[Marianne]

Morning EBs and a Merry Christmas to you all!
Came downstairs this morning to find a new camera on my laptop keyboard, a Canon Ixus. My last camera died a few years back and I've been making do with my phone, but we go to Italy in 2015, so this is very nice!
Hubby didn't know what he wanted: he's got socks....

[Dale]

Happy Christmas all! I'm sure lots of bookish presents will be changing hands today.

[B the BookAddict]

Merry Christmas EBs and all Aussie Readers. Stayed up late last night, hilarious night at my eldest sister's place wrapping presents. Saw a streak of gold dust cross the sky, and heard a ghostly "ho, ho, ho" as we were leaving. Musta been Santa:D

[Kathryn]

Morning Marianne, Dale, Bette and anyone else around!

Happy Christmas to all. I'm having a quiet cup of coffee in bed before starting what I need to do for the day. Enjoy playing with your camera, Marianne, and learning about what it can do - you'll be able to take lovely photos of your celebrations today! Love your comment about your husband and his gift!!

[Kathryn]

Oh, and weren't you lucky to see Santa, Bette?! Did he leave anything for you, or just the little ones??

[B the BookAddict]

I'm wondering how funny my 29yr old nephew will find the photo of his three age 40+ aunts dancing in his shorts on, over their clothes! Implemented, of course, by yours truly who was surely born with a bit of the devil in her:)


Just the littlies in the presents last night, Kathryn.

[Kathryn]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I'm wondering how funny my 29yr old nephew will find the photo of his three age 40+ aunts dancing in his shorts on, over their clothes! Implemented, of course, by yours truly who was surely born w..."

Ah well, sounds like you might have been a bit too naughty this year anyway for Santa to leave any presents for you, Bette!! Enjoy the day - better have the camera at the ready when your nephew unwraps that one!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Morning All, Merry Christmas!!! Well done Marianne, I think think you got the best of that deal ;)
Happy Christmas Dale, not so early for me today as we still have guests and had a late night. I haven't been under the tree yet but there are some familiar looking shapes there ;))

...oooops, missed a page! Blame it on glassy eyes and sore head!
Good Morning and Merry Christmas to you also Bette and Kathryn :D

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

...ahhh so that was Santa!! I thought it must have been the Bubbly :)
Big Brekky time now, better shake a leg.
Have a great day everyone and enjoy!

[Carolyn]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[Kelly]

Merry Christmas. My partner has been hovering over the bread maker I gave him all day, cooking bread. He has looking for one for a few years. Now he has got one he is obsessed with it already.

[B the BookAddict]

26th December otherwise known as Boxing Day. So, who knows why it's called Boxing Day. Not me.... off to Wiki I go:

Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts, known as a "Christmas box", from their bosses or employers,[1] in the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, South Africa, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and other Commonwealth nations.

[Vicki]

Marianne wrote: "Morning EBs and a Merry Christmas to you all!
Came downstairs this morning to find a new camera on my laptop keyboard, a Canon Ixus. My last camera died a few years back and I've been making do wit..."

Wahoo! You must've been a very good girl this year, Marianne. :)

[Vicki]

B the BookAddict wrote: "I'm wondering how funny my 29yr old nephew will find the photo of his three age 40+ aunts dancing in his shorts on, over their clothes! Implemented, of course, by yours truly who was surely born w..."

Now, that's a photo I'd like to see.

P.S. More than a bit, I'd say. ;-P

[Vicki]

B the BookAddict wrote: "26th December otherwise known as Boxing Day. So, who knows why it's called Boxing Day. Not me.... off to Wiki I go:

Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day..."

Happy Boxing Day, Bette and the EBs! xx

[Dale]

Happy Boxing Day all. I received a bookish present yesterday. The latest book of poetry by Andrew Lansdown and had a lovely day with our son and daughter and their respective families.
A lovely time to be all together on Christmas Day.

[Dale]

Enjoy your camera Marianne. You know we're going to expect to see pics now from you.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Happy Boxing Day everyone! This is my favourite day...after Christmas, where I just kick back and play with my "spoils" :D

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "I'm wondering how funny my 29yr old nephew will find the photo of his three age 40+ aunts dancing in his shorts on, over their clothes! Implemented, of course, by yours tr..."

Now, that's a photo I'd like to see.

P.S. More than a bit, I'd say. ;-P

It's an hilarious photo. Yep, a part of me was born naughty:D

[Suz]

Vicki wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Everyone I've been so slack/busy with any kind of response or joining in here.. and I will be on holidays for a month so will only be worse probably. My laptop is no longer working ..."

Hi Vicki, I just logged on with my new laptop for the first time! The old one was about ten yrs old, a few repairs by a friend and it was just not worth persisting. Brendan bought me one as a surprise for Chrissy, but all day yesterday it wouldn't let me log on and it only just let me do it now. So I assume there was some sort of problem with gr?? I'd started getting frustrated using my iPhone as I couldn't access Aussie Readers at all.. All's well that ends well. Thanks for your offer to help, I'm hopeless and can use all the help I can get lol.

[Suz]

Brenda wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Everyone I've been so slack/busy with any kind of response or joining in here.. and I will be on holidays for a month so will only be worse probably. My laptop is no longer working ..."

I wasn't expecting it so a lovely surprise. I thought of you as we drove past Heatherbrae, holiday is going well so far, especially being able to follow the Aussie Reader threads ;)

[Suz]

Sally906 wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Everyone I've been so slack/busy with any kind of response or joining in here.. and I will be on holidays for a month so will only be worse probably. My laptop is no longer working ..."

Hi Sally, I was a lucky gal and my lovely hubby bought me one.. So I'm online. My poor mum's monthly usage has been chewed up with everyone logging into her wi fi though!

[Suz]

Marianne, lucky girl. Enjoy! I hope you all had a great Christmas and can continue to enjoy family and friends time this Boxing Day.

[Sally906]

Happy Boxing Day everyone - a nice relaxing day for everyone after yesterday's excesses I hope - or maybe it will be more of the same for those of you who do one side of the family one day and the other side today :)

Was stinking hot for us so we spent the day inside in the air conditioning and then ventured out to the pool once the shade came over.

They are forecasting the first monsoonal trough to come down in the dext few days which means relief for us from the relentless humidity. Downside is torrential rain and the chance of cyclones - fingers crossed for just the rain :)

[Sally906]

Suzanne wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Everyone I've been so slack/busy with any kind of response or joining in here.. and I will be on holidays for a month so will only be worse probably. My laptop is n..."

Yay Suzanne :)