tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post3059216200391226261..comments2023-05-02T12:33:58.182+01:00Comments on Perpetually In Transit: Christmas busyness Perpetuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-28826703388282250922014-12-28T18:28:10.885+00:002014-12-28T18:28:10.885+00:00Thanks, Terra. That sounds like a deliciously diff...Thanks, Terra. That sounds like a deliciously different Christmas menu and I hope you and your family thoroughly enjoyed it.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-64884657235661145672014-12-25T05:25:36.418+00:002014-12-25T05:25:36.418+00:00My dh and I are retired and are looking forward to...My dh and I are retired and are looking forward to Christmas at our house tomorrow. Our adult sons will join us for fun and feasting on lamb, wild rice, fruit tart and more. Merry Christmas.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-85236305828132976292014-12-22T08:53:26.224+00:002014-12-22T08:53:26.224+00:00I'm sorry you're obviously still having co...I'm sorry you're obviously still having commenting problems, Debra. To be honest, I blame Google and its constant updates to Blogger and the rest of its empire. Thank you for persevering.<br /><br />Yes, I'm off the rota for church services until I can use this arm again. They would just be too complicated to do with one hand, even with DH ferrying me around. I'm now looking forward to being rather spoiled over the festive season and Dh too will be glad not to have to worry about meals for a while. I hope you can relax and enjoy your festivities too.<br />Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-18397221592274951942014-12-22T08:34:46.175+00:002014-12-22T08:34:46.175+00:00Thanks, BtoB. No, manhandling anything is off the ...Thanks, BtoB. No, manhandling anything is off the agenda for the time being, but our two and their respective spouses are all good cooks so we shall be very well-fed.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-27799504171133568152014-12-22T04:14:36.687+00:002014-12-22T04:14:36.687+00:00It's so delightful to hear of your visits with...It's so delightful to hear of your visits with good friends. I have tried to relax and prioritize some of the same kind of "festivity" this season, and as a result, I, too, am so behind in some other areas. I don't have an injured arm to quite honestly justify my "behindedness." :-) You did answer a question. I thought of you in church this morning, my friend, realizing your Sunday services were behind you for the 4th Sunday of Advent. I wondered if you'd been sharing in the duties. I am sure you'll soon be back to your full self, and in the meantime, I hope you have a truly delightful and family-filled Christmas. You do so much for others, it's nice to hear that others are thinking of you at this time. ox Debra (http://www.breathelighter.wordpress.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-90366478182986344902014-12-21T21:52:42.406+00:002014-12-21T21:52:42.406+00:00Safe journeys, P. I'm glad you will not be try...Safe journeys, P. I'm glad you will not be trying to man-handle a Turkey into your oven one handed and others will be taking the strain. BacktoBodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627125508442009313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-63488661319341095562014-12-21T18:48:43.151+00:002014-12-21T18:48:43.151+00:00Mischief incarnate, Molly! Thanks for the good wis...Mischief incarnate, Molly! Thanks for the good wishes and the same to you.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-87426735374004981902014-12-21T18:47:33.655+00:002014-12-21T18:47:33.655+00:00I'm so glad to hear that your family members a...I'm so glad to hear that your family members are doing better now, Linda. That will make for a much happier Christmas for you. Yes, we're off tomorrow to collect my MiL and then we'll head to DS's for Christmas. It's all go....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-39431610628725522472014-12-21T17:48:10.596+00:002014-12-21T17:48:10.596+00:00That naughty cat :) Have a wonderful Christmas.That naughty cat :) Have a wonderful Christmas.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-65147636142158030112014-12-21T17:19:14.080+00:002014-12-21T17:19:14.080+00:00Thank you for your kind thought, Penny - much appr...Thank you for your kind thought, Penny - much appreciated. I'm pleased to be able to tell you that with the exception of one heavy gift which ended up in a gift bag, I slowly but successfully wrapped all the others and am now feeling very pleased with myself. :)<br /><br />No, you didn't merntion it, but I can well imagine young children really enjoying the simple fun of Simon's Cat.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-25763160946357482752014-12-21T17:18:16.207+00:002014-12-21T17:18:16.207+00:00I know that you're looking forward to time wit...I know that you're looking forward to time with family over the next week or two. (I'm glad to say that members of my family are a lot better and stable, healthwise). Have a blessed Christmas, Perpetua.<br />Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-82606027664348722552014-12-21T17:15:16.804+00:002014-12-21T17:15:16.804+00:00Thanks, Shirley, and the same to you. What a super...Thanks, Shirley, and the same to you. What a super story about clever little Cassie. I can just imagine the smug expression on her face after that achievement. :)<br />After such a quiet time, I've really enjoyed our busy social life this week and am looking forward very much to heading off tomorrow on our round of Christmas visits,.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-15746247181512799362014-12-21T10:39:31.934+00:002014-12-21T10:39:31.934+00:00Neither are mine, Christine - indeed far from it. ...Neither are mine, Christine - indeed far from it. It's an image from Google as I can't manipulate my own camera with one hand. I would never win prizes for wrapping parcels, even with two hands!Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-23635136675920683122014-12-21T10:37:32.344+00:002014-12-21T10:37:32.344+00:00Thanks, Patricia. Simon's Cat is always wonder...Thanks, Patricia. Simon's Cat is always wonderfully well-observed, which is why I love it so much. I'm afraid the parcel isn't mine, as I can't use my camera with one hand. I had to find an image via Google and could never produce anything so pretty in any case. My friends' visits and their lovely goodies were very welcome and now we're getting ready to head off to see the family.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-22993146488770857132014-12-21T05:53:32.011+00:002014-12-21T05:53:32.011+00:00I wish I was nearby to help you, Perpetua. Instead...I wish I was nearby to help you, Perpetua. Instead, I wish you safe travel as you go about your Christmas visits. I'm sure the gifts will be fine in gift bags or not wrapped, but, understand how frustrating that must be for you right now. <br /><br />Did I tell you that I introduced Kezzie and Ezra to Simon's Cat when I was last with them. They love him. This one is special - and so like a cat and a Christmas tree. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-17026422552746689752014-12-20T23:33:22.413+00:002014-12-20T23:33:22.413+00:00Oh dear, that cat!! A few years ago we went sout...Oh dear, that cat!! A few years ago we went south to my son for Christmas, taking a wrapped parcel for Cassie the little dog. On Christmas morning we were up early; all the parcels were still under the tree, except for the wrapping paper of one ... Cassie's parcel. I asked Peta if she had opened Cassie's parcel ... no! No-one else had either, so the only conclusion we could jump to was that Cassie found her parcel and opened it. She had a rather complacent expression on her little face!!<br />I am pleased you are on the way to recovery and enjoying the company of friends ... an important part of Christmas. <br />Have a blessed Christmas Perpetua:)Shirlwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582037340209866437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-66269220148572532592014-12-20T23:07:50.784+00:002014-12-20T23:07:50.784+00:00I wrapped the bulk of my parcels this morning - ma...I wrapped the bulk of my parcels this morning - mad in the light of the fact that I'd to stand and sing all afternoon - but none of them was as beautifully neat as the one in your photo!Christine McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198224025775398453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-73442934273956237402014-12-20T22:54:59.925+00:002014-12-20T22:54:59.925+00:00Oh, that Simon's cat will have me chuckling al...Oh, that Simon's cat will have me chuckling all day, so funny and realistic. Thank goodness our old cat never tried to climb the tree! Your parcel wrapping idea is very attractive, Perpetua, an idea I would be tempted to copy, but my parcels are, thankfully, now done and under the tree. What nice friends to kindly drop by with Christmas treats, while your wrist is healing. Enjoy the rounds of the family, and a very blessed and wonderful Christmas.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-63957933640500808022014-12-20T22:13:27.592+00:002014-12-20T22:13:27.592+00:00I've had a really enjoyable week, Jennifer, an...I've had a really enjoyable week, Jennifer, and the new house is of course much more convenient for visitors to call in. I love the thought of your dog rearranging the presents and sleeping under the tree, dreaming of being in the woods....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-13701555789855747992014-12-20T22:11:16.930+00:002014-12-20T22:11:16.930+00:00I certainly do, Susan, and really appreciate them....I certainly do, Susan, and really appreciate them. I think it's asking a lot of a cat not to play with something as tempting as Christmas tree ornaments or an intriguing pile of parcels, but providing an alternative is a good idea. I hope your presents survive. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes and the same to you.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-89752865551777062412014-12-20T22:06:54.352+00:002014-12-20T22:06:54.352+00:00They are indeed, Linda. I'm very touched and g...They are indeed, Linda. I'm very touched and grateful for the thoughtfulness of my friends.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-2147525427440009002014-12-20T22:05:59.877+00:002014-12-20T22:05:59.877+00:00Thanks, Kristie, and the same to you. I have some ...Thanks, Kristie, and the same to you. I have some lovely friends and am very touched by their kindness.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-50799309926210887842014-12-20T22:04:05.030+00:002014-12-20T22:04:05.030+00:00I've discovered hidden depths of ingenuity sin...I've discovered hidden depths of ingenuity since I broke my wrist, Helen. It's amazing how useful a couple of heavy kitchen scale weights can be when a spare hand isn't available. Presents done I'm looking forward to handing over responsibility for the rest to the children...Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-88498425326147799822014-12-20T22:00:36.222+00:002014-12-20T22:00:36.222+00:00I have some very kind and generous friends, Ricky,...I have some very kind and generous friends, Ricky, and DH and I have been enjoying a taste of the goodies they made. We can certainly rely on the children and grandchildren to look after us well, though I do find it frustrating not to be able to help as usual.<br /><br />I can imagine a lively young Sarek playing havoc with a tree, but I'm sure the chaplaincy flat looks suitably festive without one. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-10917888124821823242014-12-20T21:55:45.237+00:002014-12-20T21:55:45.237+00:00Yes, Rian, I'm really starting to get into a C...Yes, Rian, I'm really starting to get into a Christmassy mood now and am looking forward to seeing the family next week and the week after.I've just resigned myself to the fact I can't do everything as usual.<br /><br />I'm trying to imagine the combination of a Christmas tree and five cats and have realised you take the only possible approach to things. I like the fact that you're happy for your cats to have fun with the tree. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.com