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[Leonie]

And we just flicked over to a carols program, and they were singing 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...' Sigh.

[Sharon]

Not sure if you guys have another thread, but I won't be lurking till the new year after the 4th January. Off tomorrow down the road to mum's till boxing day, then the next day off to Inverell. Just want to take the opportunity to wish you ALL a very merry xmas and a safe New Year.

Hugs
Sharon xxx000

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Not sure if you guys have another thread, but I won't be lurking till the new year after the 4th January. Off tomorrow down the road to mum's till boxing day, then the next day off to Inverell. Jus..."

We do Sharon but that's OK:) Have a safe trip to Mum's and Inverell and a wonderful break. Enjoy Christmas and the New Year, and I hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you and the family:) xx

[Kathryn]

Leonie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Brrrrrrr! Melissa, Canada is so beautiful.

And am I alone in liking Christmas Carols? (At least ones without snow!)"

I like the prope..."

Leonie and Dale, I also love O Holy Night - I think it might be my favourite overall. And I also love O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - I think I like them best because we don't sing them very often. There are some Australian carols as well that I very rarely hear sung, but they are on one of my Christmas CDs. And When A Child Is Born is a good one as well. Of the more commonly sung ones (carols, not songs), I think my favourite is O Come All Ye Faithful. I think some of the Christmas songs are fun for a bit, but if you're hearing them all the time, they wear thin quickly whereas the proper carols are more enduring. I'm looking forward to the Carols by Candlelight tomorrow night - I especially love hearing Marina Prior, Sylvie Paladino and David Hobson!

[Dale]

Sharon wrote: "Not sure if you guys have another thread, but I won't be lurking till the new year after the 4th January. Off tomorrow down the road to mum's till boxing day, then the next day off to Inverell. Jus..."

Have a good safe trip Sharon and a happy Christmas.

[Veronica ⭐️]

I've spent the last few days at the shops spending, spending, spending but I think it's all done now. The presents are all wrapped and under the tree. Well not exactly under the tree. With my large family the presents take over half the lounge room floor. I have lots of preparing to do now so will be back after Boxing Day. That's when my holidays really start. Hope everyone has a wonderful time with family and loved ones over the next few days.

[B the BookAddict]

For everyone here at AR, I wish a wonderful Christmas and a new year which brings only happiness and peace.

A huge thank you for your friendship, company and acceptance over this passing year.

[Dale]

Veronica wrote: "I've spent the last few days at the shops spending, spending, spending but I think it's all done now. The presents are all wrapped and under the tree. Well not exactly under the tree. With my large..."

Happy Christmas, Veronica, Bette and all my lovely friends here.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Happy Christmas everyone!!

[Carolyn]

Have a great Christmas everyone, wherever you may be :)

[Kathryn]

Yes - hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Stay safe on the roads today as people run last minute errands, and also over the holiday period!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Veronica wrote: "I've spent the last few days at the shops spending, spending, spending but I think it's all done now. The presents are all wrapped and under the tree. Well not exactly under the tree. With my large..."

Have a wonderful Christmas Veronica:) Relax and enjoy!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "For everyone here at AR, I wish a wonderful Christmas and a new year which brings only happiness and peace.

A huge thank you for your friendship, company and acceptance over this passing year."

To you as well Bette...have a great Christmas:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Just back from the supermarkets - arrived at Coles at 6am and Woolies at 6.20am - Woolies was ten times busier than Coles - and I'm grateful we decided against seafood this year. The line for the seafood in Woolies was almost to the front door!!! From the back of the store!

Now all the preparations begin (food wise)...what fun! I'd better have breakfast first though;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oh well done Brenda! I am going later and just hoping for the best. I only need a few things like veggies and milk. I might not even go to the big stores at all.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I got my free range bbq chickens plus all the fruit to make fruit salad:) The kids are bringing salads...

Good luck with your shop:) I know it's good to be home again!!!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

What a gorgeous morning it has turned on for us in Sydney!! ✨Beautiful ☀sunshine and just cool enough to be comfy...the birds are all singing loudly, even my little dog seems to know whats going on as she keeps snooping under the ✨Christmas tree! ;)

Time for me to start prepping for the big feast!
Have a great ✨Christmas✨ everyone and stay safe :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Have a good day Jools:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Carolyn]

Have fun Jools!

I had to pop into work this morning but am on the way home. Ham to bake and Christmas cake to ice today. Made shortbread and mince pies yesterday so we're all systems go for the big day :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Carolyn:) Your holiday must be a distant memory! Have a great day:)

[Dale]

Cool and odd showers here on South Coast. Just taking a break before going back to more food prep. Happy Christmas all my dear friends.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And to you Dale:) The coolness is wonderful isn't it!

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "And to you Dale:) The coolness is wonderful isn't it!"

Yes, Brenda, have to say I am enjoying it.

[A.C.]

On the beach in Nelson Bay - enjoying the sun, crystal clear water and total relaxation :D Taking time out from writing but making up new plots in my head...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

A.C. wrote: "On the beach in Nelson Bay - enjoying the sun, crystal clear water and total relaxation :D Taking time out from writing but making up new plots in my head..."

Now that sounds like fun!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lovely place to relax A.C. - enjoy!

[[deleted user]]

Leonie wrote: "Brrrrrrr! Melissa, Canada is so beautiful.

And am I alone in liking Christmas Carols? (At least ones without snow!)"

I like Christmas songs. I will forever remember singing "Six White Boomers" in elementary school. That was where I learned that Australian Christmas was a touch different.

[A.C.]

Brenda wrote: "Lovely place to relax A.C. - enjoy!"

Thanks Brenda, it's so beautiful and best part is no cooking or cleaning - and gorging on amazing seafood!! Wishing you a lovely x-mas.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Melissa wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Brrrrrrr! Melissa, Canada is so beautiful.

And am I alone in liking Christmas Carols? (At least ones without snow!)"

I like Christmas songs. I will forever remember singing "Six Wh..."

We are supposed to forget that song now because Rolf Harris wrote it. Pity because it's a great song!

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Meanwhile, here is a picture that shows the extremes of a Canadian winter http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/t..."

That is an amazing shot Melissa. Than..."

Just think cool thoughts, Michael.

[[deleted user]]

Phrynne wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Brrrrrrr! Melissa, Canada is so beautiful.

And am I alone in liking Christmas Carols? (At least ones without snow!)"

I like Christmas songs. I will forever remember..."

I remember hearing about that years later. Shame, it was a catchy tune.

[A.C.]

Phrynne wrote: "A.C. wrote: "On the beach in Nelson Bay - enjoying the sun, crystal clear water and total relaxation :D Taking time out from writing but making up new plots in my head..."

Now that sounds like fun!"

It is :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A.C. wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Lovely place to relax A.C. - enjoy!"

Thanks Brenda, it's so beautiful and best part is no cooking or cleaning - and gorging on amazing seafood!! Wishing you a lovely x-mas."

Thanks:) The same to you and your family!

[[deleted user]]

Merry Christmas to a very lovely bunch of Aussies :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And from us to you Melissa:) May 2016 be a happy healthy one for you! xx

[[deleted user]]

Michael wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Just think cool thoughts, Michael."

That's what i have been doing Melissa. We should be used to hot Christmas days but it is getting a bit old. Have a great Christmas. :)"

We can just send some of our cold Canadian weather your way. I am sure Nunavut has some spare cold weather (currently -19) :P

[Suz]

Carolyn wrote: "Good Morning all!

Arrived back to a wet, cool Sydney last night but better that than a heat wave. All seems to have survived in our absence. The house is better than expected, boy-clean at any ra..."

Welcome back Carolyn, that's boys for you! Glad you are back safe and sound and ready for the silly season!

[Carolyn]

Thanks Suzanne. I don't know if I'm ready for the silly season but it's coming ready or not! Hope you and your brood have a good Christmas :)

[Neko]

I kinda dropped off after the reading challenge happened..Things just got a little busy but now I'm out of work and it's Xmas time. Just put all the prezzies under the tree.

Sushi for dinner too hot to cook.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas :)

[Neko]

And the slight change to GR I don't totally like...I find it's harder on the eyes to read unless it's my Windows 10 that has done it which is always possible.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Laura wrote: "And the slight change to GR I don't totally like...I find it's harder on the eyes to read unless it's my Windows 10 that has done it which is always possible."

It actually looks quite nice on my Ipad but it is glary on my PC. Too much white screen I think.

[Neko]

It's not the white that's the issue as I've had that for years (early adopter of bigger pc screen)...It's the actual text itself is different and blurry.

So, it's possibly GR that have changed their style sheet which has also changed the font,etc...OR...Having Windows10 it's decided to change things around which is always possible. And it doesn't appear Chrome gives you much freedom to change things to your liking anymore (override what websites have set as default).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No it's GR Laura - quite a lot of discussion about it in the Feedback group as they tweaked it to get it right:)

Merry Christmas - have a great festive season:)

[[deleted user]]

Woohoo Christmas Eve :D

Today shall be a day of tea and reading. However, we have to pop out to the airport. My brother is off to Taipei and southeast asia to celebrate his bachelor's degree,

[Sally906]

Melissa wrote: "Meanwhile, here is a picture that shows the extremes of a Canadian winter http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/t..."

I do like iced tea - but maybe not THAT iced :)

[Neko]

Brenda wrote: "No it's GR Laura - quite a lot of discussion about it in the Feedback group as they tweaked it to get it right:)

Merry Christmas - have a great festive season:)"

Ahh...Okay! Thank you :) I've actually made a few changes to my own font settings (once I found where they were) and it's made a huge difference as well.

You too :)

[Suz]

I'm having a bit of a giggle. Couple of book double ups for my girls presents. I'd forget if my head wasn't screwed on! They were so good tonight though, wrapped all of Santas presents for their little brother. I haven't read much lately but I hope that can change ASAP. Happy Christmas one and all!!

[B the BookAddict]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGBie...

[[deleted user]]

Dropped the Brother off at the Airport. He is off on his adventure to Southeast Asia.