Got to go and visit relatives today, so this will be a shorter than usual post.
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The Christmas tree was put up and decorated by my wife yesterday, then all the extra small decorations and candles were arranged. She did a good job, and it looks very festive.
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We face the reimposition of some Covid restrictions next week, but after the revelations about Downing Street Christmas parties that took place during lockdowns last year, and politicians attending other social events at the time, most people are just going to refuse to comply.
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander was never more appropriate.
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Ollie’s fur is still falling out, and as far as I can tell, the pigeon in the garden is still alive.
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The front driveway job was done on Thursday, and we are very happy with it. Photos are available on this post, if you missed it.
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More musings next week, hopefully.
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I am also glad to hear about the well beeing of the pigeon. Great news, better than the revelations about Downing Street 10. You will not believe, but here in Germany this was aired over some times, on all stations. Let them have party, we are only citizens.;-) xx Michael
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That scandal has just cost Boris a parliamentary seat in North Staffordshire. He still doesn’t care though.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, sounds not so great. Here they are covery up own mismanagement by airing about the UK. Best wishes, Michael
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(1) Jeanne d’Arc was only 5 feet 2 inches tall. That explains why during construction of the public burning setup in Rouen, a bystander said, “This will be a shorter than usual post.”
(2) So the Christmas tree was a put up job?
(3) What about transgender geese? What’s good for them?
(4) What’s good for the pigeon is good for the blog.
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Geese, Pigeons, and Jeanne d’Arc. I never thought to see those three in the same comment! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m glad to get a pigeon report. It sounds like you had a lovely family get together.
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It was very enjoyable, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wonderful, Pete.
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I hope it went OK, Pete, and Ollie gets better soon. Love the work. And yes, I’ve read and heard about the latest scandal. Unfortunately, I’ve also read about the NHS facing new pressures. I hope it doesn’t get worse, because the government won’t be the ones to truly suffer its consequences.
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The visit to relatives was very enjoyable, Olga. But the long drive each way was tiring. I’m not used to that these days.
Best wishes, Pete.
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hope you had a wonderful visit, Pete! 🙂
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It was lovely to see my family, and to be able to give them some gifts this year.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy. Warmest regards, Theo
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It was great to see my family, Theo. I am now the ‘oldest male’ in that family, so have responsibility to bear! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Go easy on all the responsibility. Responsibility is a killer. Warmest regards Theo
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Worringly, my older cousin looked younger than me! But then she did have her hair dyed. 🙂
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Politicians are simply the worst of us right now…
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Our ones make me so furious, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It seems to be madness all around the world, Pete…
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I thinnk I would be inclined to tell the government to shove their restrictions!
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About half the population agrees with you, Carolyn.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a good time with your rellies
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We did, thank you. Nice to see my own family for a change, and not my wife’s.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good!
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Enjoy your day with family, Pete.
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It as lovely, Maggie. The two little girls were delightful, and one is named after my mother.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a lovely tribute to your mother.
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This was her, in 2019. (Her baby sister is called Mabel, a nice old fashioned name too.)
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So sweet, Pete!
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I’ve stopped watching the news, this stuff happened/didn’t happen last year! There are worse issues to complain about than a few drinks that may or may not have taken place. And if people are stupid enough to socialise in huge groups then so be it. I for one won’t be.
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That makes good sense, Jude.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Have a very good time.
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I did indeed. Thank you, Pejj.
Best wishes, Pete,. x
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The South African government has taken the view that people know what to do during a wave, mask up, social distance and sanitise. We are not locking down, SA can’t afford it. My family is going away on the 27th of December. Actually, I am quite proud of our president this time around.
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Glad to hear you think that, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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enjoy your visit….hope Ollie is okay…..good to hear of the pigeon……chuq
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Thanks, chuq. It was a happy time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a good (or at least bearable) visit with your relatives!
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It was good fun! Thanks, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete.
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Have a good visit!
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We did, and it was! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nice to see the frontage of your home. Would love to see Ollie though.
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He wouldn’t come out for photos, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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