Tag Archives: Christmas

It’s getting near

Posted on December 22, 2015 by jingsandthings

The decorations are up, cards sent, presents bought and wrapped. Now only a few days more to go before the man in red drops down your chimney. That old story always gives me a mixed feeling of giggle and shiver … Continue reading →

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Christmas toast

Posted on December 23, 2014 by jingsandthings

Wishing everyone all the best for Christmas and the New Year. I’ve been away on holiday and am just back to frantic last minute food shopping, so more on where I’ve been later. Meanwhile, here’s a toast to you with a … Continue reading →

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Have a great time

Posted on December 19, 2013 by jingsandthings

Just back from a holiday in Madeira where husband and I were enjoying some balmy weather, a bit of pampering and eye-widening sights before the final rush to the 25th. Time is running away and still so much to do … Continue reading →

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Lang may yer lum reek

Posted on December 21, 2012 by jingsandthings

On the day that the world might have ended, if the Mayans were to be believed, or some catastrophic event might have radically reconfigured the world as we know it, we appear to have survived to look forward to another … Continue reading →

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