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I have decided to update this thread. I have had (so far) the best Christmas Day since Brian died. My dogs somehow knew that today was different and were like children. So excited. I did my trips round the family ending up with my eldest son and his girlfriend who were stand in managers for the pub for the day. I haven't had Xmas dinner (yet). I've had a laugh, I've really enjoyed myself and I haven't had the stress of somebody else's Christmas on sufferance because they feel they have to be nice to a widow. I might or might not cook turkey today, but I suspect it will be tomorrow.
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"I prefer rogues to imbeciles as they sometimes take a rest" (Alexander Dumas)
"It is neccessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live" (also Alexandre Dumas)
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I'm really happy for you Janie
Hope you've seen the last of the sad Christmases and life improves for you from now on.
Passes bottle...............
Cheers - if you have room for another Merlot
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Glad you had a good day Janie, sod the turkey cook him tomorrow. I live alone too (except for my faithful Star), but had a good day today at daughter's. Home now, and ready for bed with my furry hot water bottleComment
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Are you not well RL?Originally posted by rustylady View Postsigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Janieb pop your feet up and "enjoy" Christmas telly. I'm glad you've had a good day. Before you start watching telly there is a smashing video on the puppy thread - take a peek
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I'm fine Mally, just tired - been a long dayComment
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Are you spying on me? Merlot is exactly what I was drinking. Cheers!Originally posted by veggiechicken View PostI'm really happy for you Janie Hope you've seen the last of the sad Christmases and life improves for you from now on.
Passes bottle...............
Cheers - if you have room for another Merlot"I prefer rogues to imbeciles as they sometimes take a rest" (Alexander Dumas)
"It is neccessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live" (also Alexandre Dumas)
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I'm clairvoyant, Janie...................
and you said you were in the GR
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I told my kids that I would go out and socialise tonight. I haven't. Nor have I eaten anything. But I've had a fantastic day. I've done what I wanted to do, I'm not doing someone elses Christmas with their timescales and traditions. I'm now at home with my dogs. My dinner has thawed out on the kitchen floor so I think (I know)I will be having Xmas dinner tomorrow.
If anyone is worried about me don't be. I'm happy doing my own thing"I prefer rogues to imbeciles as they sometimes take a rest" (Alexander Dumas)
"It is neccessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live" (also Alexandre Dumas)
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If you can make yourself happy it will spread to those around you - your dogs! They are brilliant mood sensors and are probably hoping that if you are contented today it will mean extra turkey for them when its cooked.
Our Christmas menu was - trifle for breakfast (oh I am a slob), marmite sarnies for lunch and beans on toast for tea. The dogs got an extra large packet of ham between them.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison
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Glad you've had a good day, Janie. Dogs can be the best company.
We had dinner at my BiL's, but the dogs were confined to the car for most of the day, as their house was crowded,and they have a toddler. Once home again, I spent most of the evening slobbing in front of the telly, on the sofa, under a warm furry Golding Retriever.
Happy 'Day after christmad' XX All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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I'm glad your day turned out far better than you anticipated Janie
It's nice to read a "happy ending" particularly at this time of year 
He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
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It's now about quarter past three on Boxing Day. My Christmas dinner is on and it smells wonderful. It won't be ready for another 2 hours. I've pre prepared everything so I only need to go into the kitchen and switch things on as needed. I'm still trying to decide whether to have broccoli or not. Or whether to have a starter and can I fit a pud in later. The dogs are waiting in anticipation. They will get a bit of everything except potatoes as one of them has an intolerance to them. My nasty neighbour has packed his car and gone, hopefully for several days."I prefer rogues to imbeciles as they sometimes take a rest" (Alexander Dumas)
"It is neccessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live" (also Alexandre Dumas)
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Two of my friends took a walk up Pen Y Fan yesterday and found Santa at the topOriginally posted by veggiechicken View Post
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