tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post4600782659418744715..comments2024-03-29T00:05:01.072+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Gladys Strikes AgainJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-7159737162475941992013-12-09T19:46:50.518+00:002013-12-09T19:46:50.518+00:00Wow....we bought an eleven foot balsam fir on Satu...Wow....we bought an eleven foot balsam fir on Saturday for $26 usd!<br /><br />Can't stand the plastic fumes from the fake ones...they make me nauseous.Spinners End Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378599044206074919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16236279943459874062013-12-09T13:23:24.508+00:002013-12-09T13:23:24.508+00:00We have a small artificial tree that cost about £3...We have a small artificial tree that cost about £3 from Woolworths many years ago. It's still in splendid nick. Real trees are impressive but absurdly expensive and shed needles like nobody's business.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8750805633989359642013-12-09T08:40:28.221+00:002013-12-09T08:40:28.221+00:00What would Christmas be without a good festive arg...What would Christmas be without a good festive argument?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-27833260929818795382013-12-09T07:53:58.937+00:002013-12-09T07:53:58.937+00:00Yeah, but don't forget that the £39 tree MUST ...Yeah, but don't forget that the £39 tree MUST have included decorations, fairy lights and a selection of gifts too.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-83826184851697453782013-12-09T04:50:54.829+00:002013-12-09T04:50:54.829+00:00Those mincemeat pies look delicious. And they'...Those mincemeat pies look delicious. And they're a reminder that I need to buy a roast of beef so I can have leftovers so I can grind them up so I can add them to a bottle of "mincemeat" (raisins and stuff, no meat included) so I can make our mincemeat pies ...jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-78774794622183399142013-12-09T04:14:42.117+00:002013-12-09T04:14:42.117+00:00She is a dear! Merry Christmas to you and your fam...She is a dear! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Lovely decorations!Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-58423951893204711112013-12-09T03:42:26.424+00:002013-12-09T03:42:26.424+00:00I love to hear about Auntie Glad. Glad she left yo...I love to hear about Auntie Glad. Glad she left you some yummy scones and mince pies.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68965535059242826822013-12-09T02:55:33.848+00:002013-12-09T02:55:33.848+00:00God bless dear Auntie Gladys! God bless dear Auntie Gladys! Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80016396806486932302013-12-09T02:27:34.105+00:002013-12-09T02:27:34.105+00:00Auntie Gladys is a treasure & her scones alway...Auntie Gladys is a treasure & her scones always look so delicious. <br />Chris was right to put the "Bah Humbug" on that greedy tree seller. You would think a tree would come fully lit & decorated for that price.<br />I invested in a fake tree that looks very realistic. It goes up in 3 minutes - no cursing or fluffing required. Just plug it in, the lights come on & it's ready to decorate. <br />Actual decorating of the tree has been delayed by the Arctic blast we are experiencing. We are about to begin our 2nd week of the coldest weather in 40 years, as it dipped to -5 degrees last night & will not go above 15 today - Burrrr. The decorations are stored in an outdoor shed, so they will have to wait until mid-week when the temps.will go above freezing.<br />It looks like you & Chris managed to find a reasonably priced tree somewhere. The bit showing in your photo looks lovely & those star lights are fantastic with all their sparkle.Ellen in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484004145095198712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-77998861789557761042013-12-09T01:48:16.684+00:002013-12-09T01:48:16.684+00:00Thank God for those baking fairies :-)Thank God for those baking fairies :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-23109144801464379102013-12-09T01:41:44.887+00:002013-12-09T01:41:44.887+00:00Everything looks great, John. :-)Everything looks great, John. :-)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-38631192698585909912013-12-09T01:00:29.446+00:002013-12-09T01:00:29.446+00:00"Every time a bell rings...aunty Gladys bakes..."Every time a bell rings...aunty Gladys bakes some scones"<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-31429205729840657662013-12-08T23:58:45.135+00:002013-12-08T23:58:45.135+00:00*sigh* I would like for Gladys to come live near ...*sigh* I would like for Gladys to come live near me . Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74606409467287454272013-12-08T22:43:12.851+00:002013-12-08T22:43:12.851+00:00Even here in the pacific northwest where a large p...Even here in the pacific northwest where a large percentage of xmas trees are grown, and EVEN when one traipses out to the tree farm and saws down a tree, the cost is $$$. But there really is nothing to match the smell of fresh fir in the house! Your tree looks gorgeous!!RightBrainRightLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11363096908677487232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42146646050623423472013-12-08T21:50:23.219+00:002013-12-08T21:50:23.219+00:00I love a real tree - love that gorgeous smell - bu...I love a real tree - love that gorgeous smell - but as I shall be away from home all Christmas week, rather than not trim up at all, I have bought a 6ft one, complete with lights and baubles, from Wilko, bargain at £17.50, now added extra lights and used my own treasured decorations.<br />When I return, it won't be to a dull, bare home, but to Christmas colour, lights and decorations. Yay!!! Even got seasonal food in the freezer! Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-50665272885868693052013-12-08T21:07:10.575+00:002013-12-08T21:07:10.575+00:00Those mince pies look like they need some HELP to ...Those mince pies look like they need some HELP to disappear really quickly!! lol Sweet Gladys!<br />I remember selling 6 foot trees when I was a kid (OK in the 60's) for the high price of.....$3.00!!!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37956756039703155752013-12-08T21:02:32.139+00:002013-12-08T21:02:32.139+00:00Nice to see your preparation for Christmas John. R...Nice to see your preparation for Christmas John. Reminds me of my other life, when Christmas was a full on rush for all of December, leaving me winded and fattened afterwards! Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68382086416717754742013-12-08T20:54:30.526+00:002013-12-08T20:54:30.526+00:00Auntie Glad is a star. Wish her peace and joy and ...Auntie Glad is a star. Wish her peace and joy and a happy Christmas from me xxMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-51603208047824139282013-12-08T20:53:58.117+00:002013-12-08T20:53:58.117+00:00I bet that is homemade mincemeat too in those pies...I bet that is homemade mincemeat too in those pies. <br /><br />Just a bit jealous over here in Canada!<br /><br />Cookiequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451909878300591255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74937704956989957922013-12-08T20:45:07.624+00:002013-12-08T20:45:07.624+00:00My plastic tree works fine. I only had to buy it o...My plastic tree works fine. I only had to buy it once.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61373839214418242542013-12-08T20:01:47.840+00:002013-12-08T20:01:47.840+00:00*squeal* I have just seen the trailer for Sherloc...*squeal* I have just seen the trailer for Sherlock.... O M GSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-56754707986337123032013-12-08T20:01:17.663+00:002013-12-08T20:01:17.663+00:00I will pop her a pointsettia plant tomorrowI will pop her a pointsettia plant tomorrowJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-40627252727036538282013-12-08T20:00:16.012+00:002013-12-08T20:00:16.012+00:00That he isThat he isJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47612917077728767232013-12-08T19:45:53.100+00:002013-12-08T19:45:53.100+00:00Remember when Christmas trees were £1 a foot?
Th...Remember when Christmas trees were £1 a foot? <br />Those pies look really good.Andi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16039385865517601662013-12-08T19:43:59.016+00:002013-12-08T19:43:59.016+00:00Looks so festive and those pies look delicious. I...Looks so festive and those pies look delicious. I wish I had an Auntie Gladys in my neighborhood!!Galestormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09561727439124466050noreply@blogger.com