The Tree

 I worked last night and went straight into university this morning. Surprisingly my presentation went well, well enough for me to feel somewhat christmasy at teatime.
So much so that I bought a miniature Christmas Tree from Sainsbury’s on my way home.
Bun was intrigued from the get go and watched the lights through narrow eyes before turning her back on it.
Weaver just ignored it and sat under the sofa with a Christmas reindeer in her gob. One of the gifts I need to send to my friend Nia in Australia tomorrow.


I’m off the 20th of December to the 28th and I’ve filled most days with something nice, whether it be meeting my friend Nigel in Chester, and then my friend Colin for a concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic, or having friends Nick and the velvet voiced Linda over  for dinner alongside Chic Eleanor. 
I am also catching up with the family on Christmas Day after seeing a film at the Picturehouse on Christmas Eve Day  ( instead of doing nothing) The film Christmas Eve at Miller’s Point looks just up my street. Oh I want to see the traditional barrel rolling in Denbigh on Boxing Day and on the 27th it’s Wicked  and lunch with my friend Ruth



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  1. Your little tree looks so cheerful as it lights up the window.
    I may even start to feel festive soon...perhaps in December...

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    1. I love the look of the tree from outside
      It’s cheerful x

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  2. Barbara Anne5:32 pm

    What a charming wee tree and it shares its light with your home and passersby. How festive!
    Well done in doing well on your presentation right after getting off a night shift.
    Sweet dreams!

    Hugs!

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  3. You will have a very merry Christmas season! Great that your presentation went well today. The tiny tree is so cute. Time to get out the string of flamingo lights too.

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    1. The positives of today arevEXACTLY what I needed

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  4. It is so nice to have those days off, something to look forward to. https://youtu.be/QJ5DOWPGxwg?si=OLPYMOEyFEb9eDqP

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  5. Glad the presentation went well. You've got some great plans for the holidays. You'll need a rest after all that!
    I see Bun and Weaver aren't too fussed about Christmas, although you might have to get Weaver her own reindeer! xx

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    1. Weaver forgot herself yesterday and sat on me in bed

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    2. Oh, yes! Cuddles await. xx

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  6. 'Tis the season. Merry and bright, especially after a great presentation. Love your new tree.
    You've got some good plans for your time off. It's all about family and friends that are important to you. Lovely.

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    1. And to make sure it happens instead of waiting for it to happen

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  7. That sounds like a well deserved break.

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  8. OMG love the tree!
    You may have inspired me and I may put out something holiday-adjacent...
    And that sound like a super cool break!!

    XOXO

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  9. Anonymous7:40 pm

    I am always impressed by your ability to do nice things, not only for others but importantly for you.
    I am inspired

    Lee

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  10. Sounds like a very festive week. Enjoy yourself.

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    1. This is my first Christmas holiday with no shifts over the holiday until the 28th, how good is that

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  11. Your little Christmas tree
    is adorable,💜🌲 Mary

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  12. You've planned a fun Christmas break. Good for you, John! My son is taking me to see Wicked this Saturday. I haven't been to a movie in years and years so it should be exciting.

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  13. Anonymous9:26 pm

    Search for "Christmas my work here is done." Black cat and tree meme. :-)

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  14. Amazed that the twins haven’t destroyed the little tree. Your plans sound great. I can’t wait to see the film Wicked.

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  15. Anonymous10:54 pm

    I guess that if you can do it, I should too, that is put out my tiny lighted Christmas tree. Good that you feel your presentation went well. I am so proud of what you are achieving. Well done. Your holiday plans sound like fun times with family and good friends. Gigi

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  16. Jo in Auckland11:31 pm

    The tree is very cute. I'm in two minds whether to bother with a tree at all this year. It seems a faff for just two people.

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  17. I love seeing any size lit tree in a window. It's very calm and peaceful looking I find.

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  18. Sounds like you've got a fun, activity-filled Christmas period to look forward to!

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  19. MarisAna5:25 am

    An upbeat day! We need days like this always. A Christmas tree in the window is charming and I love them. The plans for your time off are great and I hope you will have fun, and also a restful time with those dear to you.

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  20. My only essential at Christmas is watching 'Carols from Kings' on TV. Your itinerary would have me flat on my back.

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  21. It sounds like you'll be having quite a busy festive season. I hope you scheduled some time to enjoy a nap in front of the fire. Xx

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  22. Such a dinky tree and yet it still has lights. There must be a lesson there somewhere.

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  23. Anonymous9:40 am

    I love your little tree.
    It is good that you have lots of activities planned for your time off work over Christmas. Carole R.

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  24. I'm glad your presentation went well. I guess that doing it straight after a night shift meant that you didn't have time to worry about it or feel the need to make last minute alterations, sometimes when we just go straight in it turns out so much better.

    I love your little tree, I fall for buying one almost every year so I have a forest of 'little' trees in pots and troughs all over my garden,. Luckily I left some behind in Wales so it doesn't look too much like a forest for gnomes here ... yet!!

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