This morning, in the form of a Pauline King light catcher, we discovered the perfect child’s Christmas cold cure.
Poppy is, of course, of the IT generation. She’ll probably be being ‘beamed up’ everywhere when she is our age. (Jackie immediately requested a print of this one, so I made it, and a larger one for Tess.)
While I had the printer on, I made two A3+ copies of a prize-winning photograph by a relative of Frances. Our sister-in-law had asked for these. I will not reproduce it here because it is not my picture.
From 2.00 p.m. onwards we were joined by Shelly, Ron, Helen, Bill, Anthony, Neil, Donna, Jane, David, Jen, Rachel, Gareth, Stephanie, John, and Billy. Grazing on cold meats and salads took place all afternoon; and the evening was taken up with chicken jalfrezi, chicken korma, savoury rice, samosas and bhajis. An assortment of alcoholic drinks was consumed. Mat, Tess, and Poppy returned home at about 5.00 p.m.
Considerable inroads had been made into the curries before I reached them with the camera.
After this we played charades at which my limited prowess is legendary.
Yum
Thank you, Mary
Pauline’s light catchers are so stunningly beautiful (I enjoyed the rainbows mine made for me this very afternoon) even a tiny baby can be taken with one…and now to read that it’s also a possible cure for a cold…will wonders never cease!
Many thanks, Cynthia
Pauline has a gift of arts in many media, floral, paint and crystals. Your baby granddaughter is so sweet like a cherub, Derrick. If I were a relative, I would ask for a pront, too.
The food, including curries, sound and look delicious. Save some for me. . . Ha ha! 🙂
Many thanks for these comments, Robin
Print = pront, sorry about my fingers flying and not proofreading. Have a great few days of 2015 and the very best in 2016.
You, too. Robin
I find it hard to believe that you’re not good at charades… Can we get Jackie’s opinion? 🙂
I’ll ask her to give it tomorrow, Johnna. Thanks, but it won’t do me any good 🙂
What can I say, Johnna, he is actually so funny when we play charades, the day he actually gets the hang of the rules will be a sad day, the hilarity will cease.
Poppy is as beautiful as our talented and generous friend, Pauline. I hope you and your family had a Happy Christmas, Derrick!
Thank you, Jill
Lovely family shots. Happy faces shine so nicely.
Thank you, Cynthia
Poppy seems to me to be far more interested in the lap top than the catcher Derrick – a true futuristic child! Beam me up Scottie!! It is lovely to see the dangler got to you in time and in one piece!
Oh but Pauline, it couldn’t be called a “dangler” – it’s a light catcher. Calling it a dangler would be like calling the Sistine Chapel a bit of graffiti. Great holiday post, Derrick.
Absolutely right, Bruce. Thank you
Many thanks, Pauline. Poppy spent ages with the Sistine Chapel
🙂 for you too Derrick!
Actually Pauline, Poppy was so into the light catcher that she was developing her hand eye co-ordination, hence the concentration! It was wonderful to see. Thank you so much for the light catcher, it is now hanging in the big window of my kitchen/diner, a vaguely green themed room. It is a south facing window so looks really lovely.
How lovely to hear the catcher can double as a baby mobile and aid in hand-eye co-ordination 🙂 And I hope you will enjoy the many sparkles and rainbows that should emanate from such a hanging position too.
Christmas is a great time to spend with the family. Enjoy the time.
By the way, I love curry ;-). Bilere
Thank you, Bilere
Must say the curries look authentic! 😀 A pungent curry masala can clear any cold! Seasons greetings, albeit belatedly!
Thank you, Kunal
Such a pleasure to see the wonder on Poppy’s face!
Thanks, Lisa
Curry, charades, beverages, family, and a light catcher from Pauline … the perfect recipe!
Health, happiness, and peace in the coming year to you and yours!
Thank you, Laurie. You too
Sounds like a jolly Christmas, despite little Poppy’s cold. (Could those little legs be any more adorable? I don’t think so.
Thanks, Laurie. We agree about the legs
So adorable!
Pauline’s work is healing as well as stunningly beautiful! What a nice piece, too. I am so glad to see the smiling Poppy.
Thank you, Crystal
Great light catchers (and meal)
Thank you, Sylvie