Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

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We had Christmas lunch at our house for the first time in a few years. It meant more work for me, but even though it was a bit stressful, I loved it. I've missed having it here. It doesn't feel so festive when the celebrating is happening elsewhere. And having it here gave me some incentive to clear up the place a bit and put out the decorations. Incentive in the sense of it actually felt like it was worth doing it. 🙂

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi everyone .... 🤗💕

Welcome to the newbies .... there's good company around here ... drop in anytime.

Hi @pip .... there have been a few people asking after you .... up for a cuppa ?  Howzit goin' .... ?

[Smc]

Hello Faith-and-Hope... I like your rose. Got a few out in our garden at the moment, love 'em.

[Shaz51]

I know what you mean @Smc

we have not had it at our place yet

We had christmas breakfast at our daughter`s -- her first time

lunch at my MIL and Sil

dinner at my mum`s

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We headed to the house that our eldest daughter and son are sharing for afternoon tea/dessert, then back home for a quiet "leftovers" dinner. Suited me fine, we were all pretty tired by then.

[Shaz51]

need a week to recover @Smc

any plans for new year eve

we got a one night free accomadation at  a resort this weekend , so that wil be nice

Hello @Faith-and-Hope, @Anony18, how is your travelling going today

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We've been invited over to the neighbours' place for a party. Usually a friendly and diverse affair. We'll go, but haven't decided yet if we'll see midnight in or head home early. They're never too noisy about it, so if we do go home we'll be able to sleep. 

But... (being honest) the bit really sticking in my mind right now is that I'll be travelling most of the following Monday to visit my parents who are in aged care, and tackle a bit more of the big sort out at their house. Not looking forward to being away from home, but they need it done and could do with the company too. I've made a lot of these trips over the past year and a bit, and they're very wearing, so I guess I want to enjoy the chances to celebrate here while I've got it.

I know a lot of people find Christmas hard, but for me the excuse to do happy and slightly silly (funny-silly, not stupid silly!) things is healthy. Gives me an excuse to enjoy myself instead of being on duty.

[Faith-and-Hope]

Thanks @Smc .... and welcome to the forums ....

The rose is my favourite flower.  It's Winter where I am at the moment, but I have still found roses blooming .... 😊

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[Agnes1]

At Coogee beach for few days with my friends from England. Did the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. Hot!