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Much of today was spent writing Christmas cards.
It therefore seemed appropriate to present this selection from my archives,
from which readers can choose their own with my best wishes. In order of appearance, the three Christmas cards were designed by me aged 16, 17, and 18. They represent the three kings, the shepherds, and Mary and Jesus from the Christian Nativity story.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s excellent chilli con carne, savoury rice, and vegetable samosas, with which I drank more of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Derrick, I wish you, Jackie, and your loved ones a joyful Christmas Season ๐
Many thanks, Rosaliene
There are many lovely images here today Derrick and it is a treat to see your early designs! My favourite though has to be a Derrick look-alike Santa <3 Now I'm off to tidy my own garden ……..
Many thanks, Pauline ๐
Allbest to you and to your family Derrick, from a small, ordinary member of your WordPress family. Happy Christmas!
Thanks very much, Pleasant
Love the frosty pictures. I am glad someone still sends cards!
Thanks a lot, Cindy. We are a dying breed
Our ‘cold’ snap here in Florida is almost over, we are beginning to warm up, so this seemed appropriate….
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(PS> plus, I stole 2 pictures for future greetings to bloggers, so if your ears are ringing, it’s just me telling people where I found them!)
Many thanks, GP. You are very welcome
A lovely collage of pictures Derrick. You’ve had a fine year.
Seasons greetings to you and Jackie from the heat down here in Oz.
Thanks very much, Frank
Best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season.
Thanks very much, Peggy
I hope you got all your Christmas cards done, and your self designed cards were lovely Derrick.
Many thanks, Ivor
Wonderful images for your self-designed cards, Derrick. Wishing you, Jackie, and your family a wonderful holiday season!
Many thanks, Merril
Season’s Greetings to you and Jackie!
Thanks very much, Helen
Aw…I love the little chunky bird…he’s a cute nugget! I finished up my Christmas cards today also, Derrick. It’s a lot of work, but I always enjoy it.
Many thanks, Jill
Thank you, Derrick. May I wish you and all your loved ones a joyful Christmas and thank you for the pleasure your daily illustrated diary has given me. I particularly like the hearts drawn by the car wheels in the snow – cleverly done.
Many thanks, Roland
Such lovely cards. Best wishes to you, too.
Thanks very much, Cathi
A lovely collection of images, and your card designs….beautiful. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, Derrick.
Many thanks, Van
And, a most happy Christmas to you, your Head Gardener/cook and all your loved ones.
PS Send snow, please.
Many thanks, Yvonne. We don’t have any ๐
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! ๐
Many thanks, Uma
Very nice – wishing you the happiest of holidays!!
Thanks a lot, Karen
Thanks Derrick! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hugs and blessings, Natalie ๐ <3 xo
Thanks very much, Natalie X
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Lovely pictures all. I particularly like the one of children being pulled in a sled. Merry Christmas to you and Jackie and your family.
Very many thanks, Lisa
Thank you Derrick – I will be greedy and choose three: the robin, the snow through the tracery of bare branches and of course, Santa! Happy Holidays to you and yours. Mx
Many thanks, Mary. You are very welcome
Thank you Derrick. They are all beautiful and I must acknowledge those โyoung Derrickโ designs … truly lovely and the work of a very talented teen. I, in turn send to you and Jackie and all your family and loved ones my heartfelt wish that you will enjoy the most joyous of Christmasโs and that the New Year will be filled with peace and contentment, love and laughter. Thank you for bringing such delight into my own life.
Very many thanks, Osyth
Lovely photos and Christmas card designs. Wishing you and Jackie and family all the best for the upcoming Christmas Celebrations. Love Gay and Mick
Many thanks to you both. From us both
Iโll take the Robin or the frosted leaves, thank you ๐. Merry Christmas to you and Jackie and your whole family. Iโm still writing my cards…
Many thanks, Jenny. You are welcome to both
And best wishes to yourself, Jackie and your loved ones, Derrick! Nice collage!
Many thanks, Rob
A lot of happiness during the festive season to you too. Great design!
Thanks very much, Sylvie
Derrick I loved your Christmas card designs.. and all of your photos.. I wish you and Jackie a most wonderful family Christmas.. Enjoy, and be Merry..
Love and Blessings
Sue <3
Very many thanks, Sue
You are most welcome Derrick
Those Christmas card designs that you did as a teenager are stunning. Such talent. I like them all.
Very many thanks, Gwen
Nice collage. Might I say the role of Santa seems to suit you ๐
๐ Many thanks, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick ๐
Happy Christmas to you and yours Derrick. I set off trying to list my favourite pics from the above, but ended up with too many!
I hope your holidays are full of joy, laughter, and good food Derrick.
Many thanks, Brenda
Very lovely! Happy holidays derrick! Hi Jacki!
Many thanks from us both, Lynn
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I especially like the tree reflected in the pond.
Many thanks, Leslie
Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year, Derrick!
many thanks, Donna
Beautiful! Lovely! Merry Christmas! ๐
Many thanks, Anna
So amazing to see your work as a young boy, Derrick. You’ve been a creative soul from the start, I see. I enjoy you and Jackie and your family and neighbors. Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2018 to you all.
Very many thanks, Jodie
Wonderful festive photographs Derrick, its hard to pick a favourite. Wishing you and Jackie all the very best for Christmas and the New Year X
Very many thanks, June
Impressed with scenes and the talent in the cards both.
Very many thanks, Leslie
I’ll settle for the black donkey. That Santa looks pretty old and decrepit, pity about that. Seasons greetings Jackie & Derrick, thanks for a good year, and look forward to having much more of the same in 2018
Many thanks from us both, Brian. You may have the black donkey with my blessing
Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for all the gorgeous images, wanders about in your garden, joy and entertainment your posts have provided through out the year. And thank you for your many kind and encouraging comments on Leaf and Twig. Very Best, Catherine
Thanks very much, Catherine
Happy holidays to you and yours. No surprise that that you, as a teen, were so creative. Lovely designs.
Many thanks, Laurie
Best wishes for a great Christmas and New Year season Derrick, may it be filled with Joy, Love and Happiness.
Very many thanks, Ian
Beautiful photos and I love the Christmas card designs! What a talented young man you were! I hope you, Jackie and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Many thanks, Clare
Happy Christmas to you both. Love the cards and the photographs. Santa looks more like Colonel Sanders with that neatly trimmed beard. ๐
Many thanks, Quercus ๐
So enjoyed the recap of your year. Enjoy your posts very much & look forward to the next & the next…Merry Christmas๐๐๐
Very many thanks, Pamela. You, too – not forgetting Brodie
Brodie sends his jolly golden best wishes!
A beautiful selection of photos, Derrick! Happy Solstice!
Many thanks, Lavinia
Beautiful selection, Derrick. Each image looks perfect for a card. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Many thanks, Inese. And to you and yours
Can I please have all three of the cards. And the very est and blessed Christmas to you Derrick. You have been a big part of my year.
That’s lovely, Paol. Please help yourself
Great cards and that Santa looks familiar ๐
๐ Many thanks msw