tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post245676676972547516..comments2024-03-28T15:18:00.456+00:00Comments on And Then We All Had Tea: Thoughts on December . . . Marie Raynerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-91545390882264973052018-12-07T06:01:51.154+00:002018-12-07T06:01:51.154+00:00I am not sure why I keep dreaming about that, but ...I am not sure why I keep dreaming about that, but I think it has a lot to do with the way the boss treated me the last few years I was there! xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-38659483384506047802018-12-07T03:30:34.639+00:002018-12-07T03:30:34.639+00:00OH mercy, Marie...no wonder you did not sleep well...OH mercy, Marie...no wonder you did not sleep well!! Hah...wish we could make some sense of them, then maybe they would leave us. Hope you are resting tonight!!<br />Elizabeth xoxoElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529409389057290042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-56783158131386326012018-12-06T08:05:28.479+00:002018-12-06T08:05:28.479+00:00I always love the feeling of accomplishment I have...I always love the feeling of accomplishment I have after I have given something a good cleaning Barb! Love you too! xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-48807304794692462632018-12-06T08:04:26.819+00:002018-12-06T08:04:26.819+00:00Thanks Elizabeth! I hate bad dreams, because I al...Thanks Elizabeth! I hate bad dreams, because I always wake up feeling like I haven't slept at all! I was back working at the Manor again all last night! grrr . . . xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-50326428814331461482018-12-06T05:08:07.046+00:002018-12-06T05:08:07.046+00:00Hi Marie~
Sometimes after reading your post, I th...Hi Marie~<br /><br />Sometimes after reading your post, I think maybe I shouldn't even comment...your words are so beautiful and your writing so eloquent! I love to just hang on every word! Your part of the world sounds so beautiful, all frosted white and sparkly. I love Holly, and have only seen it growing in the wild on the west coast. I think it's too cold here. But you are right, Christmas just would not be the same without it.<br /><br />Your tree is adorable, I love the decorations! I don't think there is anything more beautiful than a Christmas tree, all decked out in lights. Your fireplace mantle is so pretty too, and I love the scripture you have on it, it's one of my favorite. <br /><br />Today, I bought everything I need to make fruit cake, I can hardly wait! I don't think mine will look as pretty as the one you were gifted, but I'm sure it will be delicious. <br /><br />I'm not very social either, I love being with people I'm comfortable with, but tend to get antsy when I am with those I don't know very well. It all works out in the end. I'm so sorry you had terrible dreams, you will be in my prayers.<br /><br />I cleaned my fridge last week! Bob always grumbles about waste too!! I usually clean it when he's not home, or busy doing something else. I love to just clean every nook and cranny of the fridge...so satisfying! <br /><br />Enjoy your day sweet friend!! Love you!<br /><br />Hugs and Love,<br />Barb Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158897469583069249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-52755295422190110982018-12-06T03:10:33.524+00:002018-12-06T03:10:33.524+00:00What lovely friends to make you such a beautiful c...What lovely friends to make you such a beautiful cake!! You do have some awesome friends, Marie...and why would you need this huge social thing, when you can be more intimate in much smaller groups...besides there are likely quite a few kindred spirits who chat online anyway you know...I am not fond at all of large gatherings!! But you would not know that either if all you knew of me was what I share online eh? Hope you can sleep better...I know how icky bad dreams are...but maybe they are necessary for our minds to sort things out, even though mine usually make no sense whatever.<br />Hugs...Elizabeth xoxoElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529409389057290042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-49936798516801991872018-12-05T16:40:46.771+00:002018-12-05T16:40:46.771+00:00Oh yes, January and February can be a big challeng...Oh yes, January and February can be a big challenge for sure. That's when I really try to get stuck into needlework and crafts that help to pass the time! Thanks! Love and hugs, xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-15190432386776895232018-12-05T16:39:21.262+00:002018-12-05T16:39:21.262+00:00I am glad that I am not alone in this Monique! It...I am glad that I am not alone in this Monique! Its nice to know that there are others who feel the same! I am just not a social butterfly, preferring more intimate gatherings! I bet the snow is just beautiul! I wish I could see it! xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-90701930771521685492018-12-05T16:37:38.274+00:002018-12-05T16:37:38.274+00:00We have had really lousy weather here today also w...We have had really lousy weather here today also with heavy rain and its been so dark Kate! I got the fridge done while Todd was out this morning. Much easier to do it when he's not around! lol Love and hugs, xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-64845956900222564042018-12-05T14:31:04.006+00:002018-12-05T14:31:04.006+00:00All the decorations and Joys of Christmas help to ...All the decorations and Joys of Christmas help to make winter a happy time, but when January, February and March roll round, winter gets to be a challenge for me. Long nights, short days and freezing cold are something I could do without but since I live where I do, winter seems to last much too long. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. I looked at that chicken and rice recipe and it sounds wonderful.I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-66383042966548702432018-12-05T13:36:29.660+00:002018-12-05T13:36:29.660+00:00Oh my gosh no need to apologize about staying home...Oh my gosh no need to apologize about staying home from a social activity ,,you have met your match and this has been for years:) I like intimate and small..no perfunctory social gatherings.<br />Yawn.idle chit chat..nope no thanks..Take me home;)<br />Love your tree and fireplace..cozy cozy..<br />We have some snowand it's gently snowing now..but grey..Have a good day!<br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-91118743438159070432018-12-05T09:53:18.628+00:002018-12-05T09:53:18.628+00:00Hi Marie, I love December too, it's so magical...Hi Marie, I love December too, it's so magical. I love the way a few fairy lights can transform anywhere from cold to cosy!<br /><br />I'm doing my fridge today too! I clean all my kitchen appliances inside and out once a month and go through the cupboard every three months to check on expiry dates. Just like you though I have to make sure that George is nowhere in sight, he goes mad when I throw food out! But sometimes you just can't use it all before the expiry date, that's my excuse anyway!<br /><br />Have a lovely Wednesday, hope you don't have to go out, the rain is torrential here. Lot's of love xxx kate hazlehursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765372270255609078noreply@blogger.com