Christmas in Wycombe 2011 (From Bucks Free Press)
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Christmas in Wycombe 2011
3:05pm Sunday 25th December 2011
Well, Christmas is finally here.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and the very best wishes for the New Year.
As with other years my neighbour has invited me to spend Christmas Day and Boxing Day with them.
Naturally I dressed in my finest trousers and dinner jacket with a lovely crisp white shirt and bow tie. It's so nice to dress up for a meal don't you think?
This year I went round to my neighbours earlier than usual and helped with the preparations.
After peeling what seemed like a hundred potatoes and pouring peas in to saucepans I was thoroughly tired out. Thankfully I was spared the difficult tasks like making the bread sauce or mixing the stuffing.
Now I realise just how much work it takes to prepare a Christmas meal however the end results are most definitely worth it.
We sat down to lunch around 12.30pm.
With the best of intentions my neighbour put some of their homegrown brussel sprouts on my plate.
Being honest I just can't stand sprouts with turkey so, with slight of hand while my neighbour was distracted, I managed to take them off the plate and put them in a napkin concealed in my trouser pocket. Thankfully there wasn't any gravy on them.
Reflecting back on the events so far it makes me realise how lucky we are to be able to have such a feast. With decorations hanging on the wall, a lovely Christmas tree and presents to go with it we are indeed blessed.
I have been looking out of the window and all is quiet in the street. There isn't any movement at all indeed I haven't even seen any young children out on their new bicycles.
I suppose the newfangled computer games and other electronic toys are more popular than bicycles these days.
Anyway I have to get back to the party as they think yours truly has nipped home for a few moments to get the presents. In actual fact I am writing my blog and disposing of the unwanted brussels!
My carefully timed absence will also mean that hopefully yours truly avoids having to help with the washing up.
I may well take my laptop back with me to show my neighbour some pictures of old Wycombe that I have downloaded so please feel free to leave a comment and I will reply as soon as possible.
Are you having a nice Christmas too? Perhaps you would like to share your own experiences of Christmas 2012 with us by leaving a comment?
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Comments(48)
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Edna_Welthorpe_
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5:00pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Merry Christmas, Ivor. Hope you've had your cracker well and truly pulled, followed by a decent stuffing.
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Now I'm off to referee an arm wrestle between my son and his partner.
Edna_Welthorpe_
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5:05pm Sun 25 Dec 11
ivor
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6:16pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear that you are drunk and will be unable to enjoy the festivities.
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My neighbour offered me some wine with my lunch and naturally I rejected it....
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Unfortunately we don't have any crackers so it is unlikely to be pulled....
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I hope the arm wrestle went well, you will have to tell us who won!
ivor
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6:16pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Yes, so it is 2011! I have changed the title of the blog accordingly!
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Thank you for pointing that out.
Lorrainej
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7:15pm Sun 25 Dec 11
gotanybiscuits?
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7:45pm Sun 25 Dec 11
gotanybiscuits?
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7:45pm Sun 25 Dec 11
ivor
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8:43pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Hello Lorraine, Happy Christmas to you too! I hope you are having an enjoyable time?
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Being four hours ahead does that mean that your Christmas started four hours before ours here in Wycombe?
ivor
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8:43pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Hello Lorraine, Happy Christmas to you too! I hope you are having an enjoyable time?
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Being four hours ahead does that mean that your Christmas started four hours before ours here in Wycombe?
ivor
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8:43pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Yes, you were right, I have just woken up after nodding off in the arm chair, I ate too much turkey and it made me feel drowsy!
Lawrence Linehan
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9:01pm Sun 25 Dec 11
ivor wrote:What - was he FORGING ahead?
Re the comments of Edna_Welthorpe_ at 5:05pm ~ Yes, so it is 2011! I have changed the title of the blog accordingly! ~ Thank you for pointing that out.
Morag
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9:43pm Sun 25 Dec 11
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Our last family Christmas all together didn't go quite according to plan. After weeks of cooking and planning, I woke up ill at 4 o' clock this morning......
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Didn't think I would be able to manage, but with a lot of help and a bit of re-arranging, the food was cooked, the wine was drunk and a good time was had by all, including me.
I am starting to feel better now.
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I hope you all had a great Christmas. x
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P.S. Where are you this year, Lorraine?
Somewhere nice and sunny? Hope you are enjoying yourself.
ivor
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3:34am Mon 26 Dec 11
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No, I made a mistake....
ivor
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3:34am Mon 26 Dec 11
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No, I made a mistake....
ivor
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3:34am Mon 26 Dec 11
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No, I made a mistake....
ivor
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3:35am Mon 26 Dec 11
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Happy Christmas to you too Morag. And.... a Happy Christmas to JBB, Demoness, Mel, PCC, Brachy and Tom even though they have left because I have upset them.
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I am sorry to hear that you were ill, I was poorly last Christmas and I know how awful it can be especially at this time of year.
Lorrainej
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4:44am Mon 26 Dec 11
ivor
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3:38pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Hello Lorraine, I am pleased to hear that you are having a lovely time this Christmas. It must be so nice out there with all the sun and warmth however its not too cold here at the moment.
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Those cakes sound nice, I wish I was out there with you then I could help you eat them!
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Hope you have a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
ivor
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3:39pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Hello Lorraine, I am pleased to hear that you are having a lovely time this Christmas. It must be so nice out there with all the sun and warmth however its not too cold here at the moment.
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Those cakes sound nice, I wish I was out there with you then I could help you eat them!
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Hope you have a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
ivor
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3:39pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Hello Lorraine, I am pleased to hear that you are having a lovely time this Christmas. It must be so nice out there with all the sun and warmth however its not too cold here at the moment.
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Those cakes sound nice, I wish I was out there with you then I could help you eat them!
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Hope you have a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
ivor
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3:39pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Hello Lorraine, I am pleased to hear that you are having a lovely time this Christmas. It must be so nice out there with all the sun and warmth however its not too cold here at the moment.
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Those cakes sound nice, I wish I was out there with you then I could help you eat them!
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Hope you have a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
gotanybiscuits?
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7:18pm Mon 26 Dec 11
(to have, and to scoff)
ivor
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7:20pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Cakes, biscuits and pies... I love to eat them all!
brachyura
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9:01pm Mon 26 Dec 11
ivor
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9:03pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Hello Brachyura, I hope you had a nice Christmas....
Lawrence Linehan
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9:42pm Mon 26 Dec 11
ivor wrote:Are JBB, Demoness, Mel, PCC, Brachy and Tom REALLY your mates and why wasn't I included?
Re the comments of Morag at 9:43pm ~ Happy Christmas to you too Morag. And.... a Happy Christmas to JBB, Demoness, Mel, PCC, Brachy and Tom even though they have left because I have upset them. ~ I am sorry to hear that you were ill, I was poorly last Christmas and I know how awful it can be especially at this time of year.
Melanie1
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9:49pm Mon 26 Dec 11
brachyura
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11:14pm Mon 26 Dec 11
Melanie1 wrote:Same to you Melanie.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to Brachy, Morag, PCC and Edna.
ivor
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11:41pm Mon 26 Dec 11
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Yes, I still consider them my friends and I would like to extend the hand of friendship to them at this festive time of year.
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Of course you are also my friend as well along with Alberto The Great, KentP and all those who have commented on my blog. Merry Christmas to you all!
NicM
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10:05am Tue 27 Dec 11
Melanie1 wrote:Although no-one remembered me I echo the sentiments above. :)
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to Brachy, Morag, PCC and Edna.
NicM
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10:06am Tue 27 Dec 11
Melanie1 wrote:Although no-one remembered me I echo the sentiments above. :)
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to Brachy, Morag, PCC and Edna.
brachyura
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10:18am Tue 27 Dec 11
NicM wrote:Sorry NicM Happy Christmas to you too...
Melanie1 wrote: Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to Brachy, Morag, PCC and Edna.Although no-one remembered me I echo the sentiments above. :)
Morag
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10:19am Tue 27 Dec 11
Lorrainej wrote:Thanks for your kind words. Give me time and I will get going again.
Good morning Ivor, yes My Christmas did start 4 hours before yours. Glad that your neighbours invited you again and you didn't have to spend it alone. Sorry to hear that you were unwell Morag, rotten time of the year to feel ill especially when you have so many people banking on you bringing it all together. Sounds like it all went well in the end, and you are feeling better. Well I am in Dubai this year, first time here. My Friends daughter lives here and has done for 5 years. She misses her Daughter very much, but does have some fantastic holidays when she visits. I hope you can get some consolation from this, there has to be positives. We were going to the Caribbean again this year but decided to come here and meet up with our Friends. We are having a fantastic time, mostly because of our friends and their Friends. A much livlier holiday than we nomally have, and I am enjoying every minute. Later today, we are going to indulge in some obscene luxury, afternoon tea at the Burj. It seems that thats what happens here. Cakes are one of my weaknesses, fortunately, I have packed some loose fitting clothes. I hope you all enjoy whats left of the holidays, and will pop in later. By the way Morag, some more photo's won't go amiss, do enjoy seeing them, and the little duck.
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Enjoy your holiday.
Morag
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10:30am Tue 27 Dec 11
NicM wrote:Lovely to hear from Brachy, Mel and Nic. Hope you are all well.
Melanie1 wrote: Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to Brachy, Morag, PCC and Edna.Although no-one remembered me I echo the sentiments above. :)
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Sorry Nic, I remembered as I pressed "submit" but .... oops! Hope you are having a lovely Christmas x
Lawrence Linehan
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2:47pm Tue 27 Dec 11
ivor wrote:I REFUSE to accept the extended hand of friendship at this festive time of year from the evil Blogmeister (or Bloghamster) of Doom.
Re the comments of Lawrence Linehan at 9:42pm ~ Yes, I still consider them my friends and I would like to extend the hand of friendship to them at this festive time of year. ~ Of course you are also my friend as well along with Alberto The Great, KentP and all those who have commented on my blog. Merry Christmas to you all!
ivor
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3:06pm Tue 27 Dec 11
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Happy Christmas from me too!
ivor
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3:06pm Tue 27 Dec 11
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We still haven't heard from PCC or Tom, I do hope they are all right?
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I am getting very concerned....
ivor
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3:06pm Tue 27 Dec 11
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Well, my hand of friendship is, and always will be, extended to you and all the other readers of my blog.
Lawrence Linehan
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3:56pm Tue 27 Dec 11
Lawrence Linehan
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3:57pm Tue 27 Dec 11
ivor
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4:00pm Tue 27 Dec 11
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My blog is not that bad, indeed I am shocked that you could say such a terrible thing about my writings.
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What happened to the season of goodwill to all men?
Lawrence Linehan
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4:35pm Tue 27 Dec 11
Mama36
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4:46pm Tue 27 Dec 11
ivor
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5:41pm Tue 27 Dec 11
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I am pleased to hear that you had a nice time over Christmas.
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It's less than a year to go now then we can do it all over again!
Sanders the Telephone Butler
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12:00am Wed 28 Dec 11
ivor wrote:Yes - that's something to look forward to - what I don't like about the ending of Christmas is the way that really unpleasant things said to igor - like encouragements to commit hara kiri - no longer seem so shocking - or at all shocking - outside the festive season.”
Re the comments of Mama36 at 4:46pm ~ I am pleased to hear that you had a nice time over Christmas. ~ It's less than a year to go now then we can do it all over again!
Still only a year to go as you say.
Sanders the Telephone Butler
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9:01pm Wed 28 Dec 11
ivor wrote:What did you DO with igor Morag that you can do next Christmas - or am I misunderstanding something?
Re the comments of Mama36 at 4:46pm ~ I am pleased to hear that you had a nice time over Christmas. ~ It's less than a year to go now then we can do it all over again!
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