Christmas
is now over and all the temptations will be out of the cupboard,
to start a
good healthy 2015
Geoff
joined us for Christmas and the New Year which also included his birthday, so
we found ourselves invited out or with visitors throughout that time. Our turkey
lunch was a success as always. It is one time in the year that Mike takes over
as I was Pregnant with Christopher on our first Christmas as Mr and Mrs and I
took one look at our nude turkey on the eve of the festivities in 1976 and
promptly had to leave the room with pregnant lady sickness and all these years
later I still get a little kick of discomfort, so Mike is chef, and I am bottle
washer for the day
On Boxing day we took a walk on Utah Beach with Graham and Ann with picnics packed prepared to sit in the winter cold for a quick lunch to clear out the cob webs but to Mike’s delight it started to rain and we ended up picnicking on Ann’s dining room table which was just as sociable and fun but drier and much warmer
The rest of
my week was dominated in preparing food for our New Year party and I was trying
a new method, full of lists and pre frozen homemade goodies. My Mum used to
prepare feasts in this way so I thought I would give it a try. Complete finger food buffet with no plates
or cutlery to wash ……yummy
The dress
code was posh and we were not disappointed as we all made a huge effort to don
our Sunday best and more importantly all came with a sense of fun and loud
laughter.
The ladies
were resplendent in black frocks and diamonds and came with jokes, songs and
ditties to keep us entertained all night
It is a
funny old time for us expats as we see the French New Year in and then party on
until 1:00 to catch the UK New Year as well.
We Skyped Canada in the bit in the middle and Georgina was faced with a
bunch of rowdy revellers and bless her, she looked a little bewildered but was
gracious to smile sweetly and wish us all Happy New Year.
The men
were on good form and Mark came with his violin to give a little rendition and Ray and
Marianne kept us all on the right note as we attempted songs in 4 and 5 part
harmonies with everyone joining in .
The best
picture on my camera when I checked who had been clicking all night was Shirley’s
selfie with my camera upside-down. Thanks shirl, you made me laugh even when
the party was over ……..
HOSS is relieved all the noise and jolliness is
over ..
Happy new year
to all our family and friends where ever you
are xx
