Friday, 5 December 2025

Blogmas, day 5

 Welcome to Blogmas day 5.

We had a rather good sunset amidst all the rain yesterday late afternoon.


Here's the puzzle.  It's going OK and I am enjoying it.
Yesterday's Christmas tree squares - I have beads and things to sew on but that will have to wait until next week now.  I'm not taking any crochet with me but I am taking the cross stitch as that can all be packed into a small box.




And here's today's little haul.  The usual tea light in a tin, a little tube of hand cream and the tea is Earl Grey.  One of my favourites.
I'm taking that and the next three with me to enjoy in my room.

The crochet is a snowflake but, again, that will have to  wait until next week now.

The Advent of Change charity is 52 Lives and it says:
Today you have sent a warm blanket and a kind note to and elderly person on their own this Christmas.
https://www.52-lives.org/about/

Yesterday was really nice - as hoped, I got everything done before Chris and I left for our lunch.  We had a fab time - well, I did and I am sure Chris did too.  When we came out, it was pelting with rain and we had to dash for her car - a bit of a rude awakening - and it did feel cold after that comfortable warmth in the pub.

And now all is ready and Chris and Steve will be driving me over to the pick up point shortly.  It's going to be a long day but I have things to read and there are breaks so it could be worse.  


For today's Advent calendar music, I've gone for a blast from the past, the wonderful Bing Crosby singing White Christmas in that clip from Holiday Inn.  What a classic!!



The blurb underneath the video says:
Irving Berlin won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1942 for "White Christmas," which had its film debut in Holiday Inn, performed as a duet by Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white


12 comments:

  1. I could watch the film over and over, always a favourite. It was always going to rain yesterday nationwide as I had planned for DH to put up the outdoor lights...he's had a bit of a reprieve - it is not his favourite job. Bon Voyage x

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    1. Some classics just never die. LOL re the outside lights. It's supposed to rain here pretty much the whole weekend but I don't care. I've just been through what could be called a near disaster - tell you about it tomorrow, if I remember! xx

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  2. We had no rain yesterday which was good as I walked to craft class and back. Safe journey and look forward to reading about your adventures. Catriona

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    1. Oh, that's good.
      The journey was fine, thanks. Some gorgeous scenery, especially the northern moorlands. Stunning. xx

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  3. You're getting quite the little stash of things each day aren't you, it's like Christmas Day has come early. :-)

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    1. Yup - that's the idea. Cheap and cheerful!! xx

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  4. After years of not liking Earl Grey tea it's now my go to cuppa but has to be decaf.
    Lovely catch up of your crafts as always x
    Enjoy your time away x
    Alison in Devon x

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    1. I love Earl Gray and Lady Gray too. However, I have just had a cuppa good PG tips from the hotel stash and thoroughly enjoyed it. xx

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  5. White Christmas is one of my favourite Christmas films. Enjoy your time away.

    God bless.

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. It has gone really well so far. Well, almost, anyway! xx

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