tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post100724513265720488..comments2024-03-28T09:42:08.787+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: Tuesday: Advent day twenty oneJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-79874897922112366912021-12-22T08:04:29.654+00:002021-12-22T08:04:29.654+00:00You're very kind, thank you. I'm happy wi...You're very kind, thank you. I'm happy with it.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-8172911874308082652021-12-22T07:10:20.156+00:002021-12-22T07:10:20.156+00:00The cake looks fabulous, Joy, and your icing looks...The cake looks fabulous, Joy, and your icing looks so neat. Very professional. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-23076000677984460142021-12-22T05:49:31.455+00:002021-12-22T05:49:31.455+00:00Interesting, thanks very much. The only Facebook ...Interesting, thanks very much. The only Facebook thing I can find is dated 2021 so I wasn't sure if I should join that. Maybe I will and see what happens.<br />Also, maybe I will start getting yo use Instagram - I am on there but haven't a clue! Some networking would be helpful, I am sure.<br />Thanks for all this.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-86755477097432680172021-12-22T05:47:53.318+00:002021-12-22T05:47:53.318+00:00Thanks, Chris, I'm glad you like it.
Too good ...Thanks, Chris, I'm glad you like it.<br />Too good or not, I will get eaten, slowly and surely but the chances of it being cut on Christmas Day are pretty small, probably!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-70564516990091742022021-12-22T02:59:23.550+00:002021-12-22T02:59:23.550+00:00Your cake looks wonderful! A Year with my Camera i...Your cake looks wonderful! A Year with my Camera is how I learned to use my camera. It's a great course and there are lots of resources - plenty of Facebook support groups too. If you're on Instagram you can network with other AYWMC people. Can you tell I'm a fan? I graduated from that course and am now a member of Emma's Camera Club. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-83287154709767136892021-12-21T22:50:40.269+00:002021-12-21T22:50:40.269+00:00Beautiful new header, Joy! And the Christmas cake ...Beautiful new header, Joy! And the Christmas cake looks too good to eat!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224823051315463861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-48603238115822784662021-12-21T18:05:21.833+00:002021-12-21T18:05:21.833+00:00Thanks, Mary!! :-)
xxThanks, Mary!! :-)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-5210542533906413652021-12-21T18:05:07.630+00:002021-12-21T18:05:07.630+00:00Thank you, Sue, that's lovely.
Yes, it is Chri...Thank you, Sue, that's lovely.<br />Yes, it is Christmassy and it really does have the vibe I was after.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-33678283456476374082021-12-21T18:04:27.123+00:002021-12-21T18:04:27.123+00:00Well, I sort of have already. Just trying to get ...Well, I sort of have already. Just trying to get my head round the 18% grey thing. :-)<br />But I should get the first email on Thursday.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-28790492538492896372021-12-21T17:11:57.521+00:002021-12-21T17:11:57.521+00:00Magnificent cake! Well done, you. :)Magnificent cake! Well done, you. :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-75305279317921830442021-12-21T16:22:08.864+00:002021-12-21T16:22:08.864+00:00The cake is gorgeous, on both backgrounds. You mi...The cake is gorgeous, on both backgrounds. You might not think it stylish, but I think it's very Christmassy and isn't that what counts. The slightly large ivy leaves just make it all the more magical.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-78428250972393280392021-12-21T16:13:03.924+00:002021-12-21T16:13:03.924+00:00I can help you with the technical stuff if needed ...I can help you with the technical stuff if needed Joy, but it really is a very good course and Emma (the author) gives clear and easy to understand explanations. I hope you enjoy it ... when are you starting?<br /><br />Love your cake! xxEileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-76674161996507690612021-12-21T16:05:53.771+00:002021-12-21T16:05:53.771+00:00Thank you.
My Dad always said 'If you don'...Thank you.<br />My Dad always said 'If you don't use it, you lose it' and I think I need something to move me on. Photography can be done alone so, at the moment, it's quite a good focus.<br />Mind you, I think the first chapter is going to take a whole lot of mastering - all the technical stuff. Eeeeek!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-82702030934535240842021-12-21T16:00:29.957+00:002021-12-21T16:00:29.957+00:00Your cake is gorgeous! I am so impressed. It'...Your cake is gorgeous! I am so impressed. It's great that you are keeping up with your training and hobbies. <br />TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-83885686104587551332021-12-21T15:45:06.653+00:002021-12-21T15:45:06.653+00:00Yes, that's the one, thanks for letting me kno...Yes, that's the one, thanks for letting me know. I'm hoping I will come out of it knowing a bit more.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-51225394045686287662021-12-21T15:13:50.201+00:002021-12-21T15:13:50.201+00:00If it’s Emma’s AYWMC course,it’s very good - - yes...If it’s Emma’s AYWMC course,it’s very good - - yes, technical but emphasises creativity.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863957299338406459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-52119896309827392772021-12-21T14:58:52.762+00:002021-12-21T14:58:52.762+00:00Very definitely way more about being together than...Very definitely way more about being together than food. The prepping, for me, is part of the whole build up and part of the fun but I know it's not everyone's cuppa!<br />Have a wonderful time with your family. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-89562255347307896372021-12-21T14:41:25.319+00:002021-12-21T14:41:25.319+00:00 Beautiful cake
My holiday food sagas over
Boys so... Beautiful cake<br />My holiday food sagas over<br />Boys so many allergies so mom makes everything healthy<br />I am vegetarian 30 years so do fine<br />Love your blog<br />We do snacks Christmas Eve and Christmas Day<br />No big meals…more about just being together than the food…<br />Merry Christmas Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045973181179400022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-55591495329358341282021-12-21T13:31:49.743+00:002021-12-21T13:31:49.743+00:00Thank you so much, Jackie. I'm happy with it....Thank you so much, Jackie. I'm happy with it. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-42263922597831258082021-12-21T13:31:30.401+00:002021-12-21T13:31:30.401+00:00I'm sure it will and there's nothing wrong...I'm sure it will and there's nothing wrong with basis - it's what's under all the decor that really matters.<br />I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have made. :-)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-52610336652427422022021-12-21T13:30:28.561+00:002021-12-21T13:30:28.561+00:00It was just luck - I was doing one of my trawls ar...It was just luck - I was doing one of my trawls around the Christmas displays and there it was - just what I didn't know I wanted until I saw it.<br />It's nice and substantial so may do again next year.<br />It was just a bit wide so I ironed the sides under.<br />Thanks, Sue. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-46022898011950022542021-12-21T12:56:04.676+00:002021-12-21T12:56:04.676+00:00You did a lovely job on the cake. It is just perfe...You did a lovely job on the cake. It is just perfect.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-40537886660322909232021-12-21T12:51:55.939+00:002021-12-21T12:51:55.939+00:00Your cake looks amazing Joy and I love the little ...Your cake looks amazing Joy and I love the little characters. I'm afaid mine is very basic but I know it will disappear very quickly.<br />Been having a tidying morning now that I have finished all my festive makes. I only have 3 more days of things to show and then I can enjoy the big day xmeandmysmallcornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124121125104621376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-13260838567375744522021-12-21T11:36:59.303+00:002021-12-21T11:36:59.303+00:00Your cake looks magniicent and that ribbon around ...Your cake looks magniicent and that ribbon around it is much nicer than the frilly paper bands I found for the cakes I madeSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-35383663761237947002021-12-21T09:48:20.429+00:002021-12-21T09:48:20.429+00:00Thanks, Diane. I am quite pleased with it. xxThanks, Diane. I am quite pleased with it. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.com