Tis the season to be jolly!
And jolly I have been! But I’m starting to run out of steam. Yesterday evening was spent in the lovely company of the lady friends I have known since school days. We ate and we drank. We laughed and we hugged. As always, when together, we were jolly. None of us knows what tomorrow may bring. So I’m wishing you, as I wished them, a wonderful Christmas and the happiest of New Years. Peace and love!
Tonight I’m just going to curl up in front of the TV to watch the final of “Strictly”. As I have from the very beginning, I’m supporting Natalie, but it doesn’t really matter who wins. I just watch and admire.
I may find time to pop in on your blogs, but if I miss anyone, go right ahead and be jolly without me. And don’t forget Cate at Show My Face!







I don’t watch Strictly but am guessing you will be happy with the outcome! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year 🙂
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It was a superb show! Merry Christmas to you too, Tanya, and my very best wishes for 2014 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed some holiday cheer with your school friends, Jo. Happy holidays to you too. Hugs. xxx
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I’m Sunday afternoon chilling now, Cathy. Dad’s been for Sunday lunch and we’re all washed up. Time for a little browse before I wrap the last of the presents. Enjoy your Christmas, Cathy, and I hope that things seem a little brighter in the New Year 🙂
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Sounds perfect, Jo. I plan to do the same today. I’m trying to decide whether to take this semester off and focus on finding a new job and my writing goals. I’m in the process of negotiating with Mike about it. Keeping my fingers crossed. Enjoy your Christmas too, Jo! 🙂
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Got my fingers crossed too, Cathy! Every little helps 🙂
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Thanks, Jo! 🙂
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The joyful time of the year, indeed! Your beautiful ornament photos brings much joys. Merry Christmas to you, Jo!
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Thanks, Amy- you’re away soon? Have a wonderful time 🙂
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I’m on my way… Thank you. Jo ! Enjoy the holidays 🙂
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So beautiful and lovely. Thank you dear Johanna, Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, love, nia
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Many thanks, Nia 🙂 No snow this year, but I’m sure I can manage fine without! You too, hon!
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Have a very merry Christmas Jo and a happy, healthy and exciting New Year!
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Thanks, Kat 🙂 And to you!
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Beautiful, magical ornaments and symbols of Christmas. Brought the jolly spirit of the holidays to all of us. Wishing you and your family an amazing, blessed, Wonderful Winter holiday.
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Many thanks, Mr. B. I would know where to find joy and true Christmas spirit if I was in the States! Christmas blessings to you and your lovely family 🙂
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MERRY CHRISTMAS and A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Thanks, Eunice 🙂 Christmas hugs coming your way. Have a wonderful time!
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Thanks they are coming straight back to you! Merry Christmas.
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Merry Christmas Jo! Keep enjoying the moment and sharing it with us. You always make my day!!
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Thanks, Elisa 🙂 Time to gather your family round and enjoy. Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope 2014 is kind to you.
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Oh Jo, that last ornament is beautiful! I’m happy to hear you’re resting…enjoy. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Thanks for all your support and kind words, Jill. Have a wonderful Christmas and a sparkling New Year 🙂
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Happy Christmas to you too, Jo, and the very best 2014. 🙂
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Have a joyful Christmas, Meredith, and may 2014 be kind to you 🙂
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Very well captured – I really love these 2 tree climbers… 🙂
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The dog behind the gate was barking his head off at me! 🙂
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Love, Laughter and Light. Have a jolly Christmas amongst some rest. 🙂
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Lazy tonight, Lynne. Nearly ready for Christmas. Hope it stops raining for you! Happy times 🙂
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time for a rest, Santa is nearly upon us! How lovely to see your old friends, it is wonderful to share memories of times long past 🙂
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The laughter always bubbles over, Christine. Tales of when we were young and daft. Now we’re a little older but not much less daft 🙂 Have a happy Christmas time!
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Have a great Christmas, Jo, and all the very best for 2014…. and looking forward to more blogging banter 🙂
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Thanks, Sue 🙂 Soon be time to think “resolutions”. Or do I mean revolutions?
Have a wonderful time yourself!
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Thanks Jo!
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
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Have I heard that somewhere before, Mlissabeth? 🙂
Have a wonderful Christmas with your family!
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Friends are the best gift of all! Have a very jolly Christmas!
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Thanks, Kathe. You’re not wrong! Hope yours is wonderful too 🙂
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What sweet pictures… 🙂 I wish you a very Merry Christmas Jo!
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Thanks, Meg 🙂 And you, too!
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I’m glad you had such a lovely time. Sweet pictures. Strictly soon, with supper on a tray. I’m rooting for them all, as I can’t decide. It’s probably a tossup between Abby and Susannah.
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I know, but I’m still voting Natalie. I didn’t vote till last week but I’ve thought all along that she’s the best dancer and I love watching her. We’ll soon know 🙂
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I did think Abby was the best on the night, with Natalie a very close second. Wasn’t it all gorgeous?
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Fabulous! I’ll miss it so! I’m watching it back now. Natalie was still my choice but the camaraderie and pure love of dance is what shines through. Night, Viv. Have a good Sunday 🙂
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Jo, we can’t have too much jolly in our lives … just carry on with it and just enjoy it.
At least my world while be here for you when every you feel for it .. and have some minutes over.
Have a delightful time .. and just be on the jolly *smile
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Your world is always there for me, Vivi, and I love it 🙂 Tired tonight but I’ll get a second wind, ready for the main event next week. Super big hug!
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A big Viking hug … for you to make it through the evening on.
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With a small glass of something? Now, what do Vikings drink? Nog? No- that sounds silly! 🙂
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Cute post….was happy to read it!
Would be great if you could drop at :
http://yourstoryclub.com/short-stories-suspense-thriller/suspense-short-story-passing/
Merry X’mas and Happy New Year to all in advance!
*Mridubala*
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Thanks, Mridubala 🙂 Hope your Christmas is wonderful too!
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Thanks ….for dropping by too
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