Winchester Cathedral blooms today.
The crowded seed feeder sways from side to side in the gloom as aggressive
sparrows squabble over occupied perches.
Regular readers will be aware that I have been on two secret trips with Elizabeth. This afternoon she collected me and took me back to her house to help me transport Jackie’s wrapped Christmas present that she has been keeping for me..
Resting in a garden refuse bag for ease of lifting, it now nestles beside the Christmas tree.
It is now 7.10 p,m. Five minutes ago Becky and Ian from Southbourne and Mat, Tess, and Poppy from twice as far away in Upper Dicker arrived at the same time. Five minutes before that Jackie had gone to Hordle Chinese Take Away for dinner for us all. When she arrives we will eat it with various beverages.
Happy Christmas everyone.
Season’s greetings to you and yours…. happiness and good health!
Thanks very much, Dymoon. And to you. I imagine you will be feeling your loss and hope it will be easing.
Happy Christmas to you and your family Derrick
Thanks very much, John. The same to you and yours.
Happy Christmas to you all. Glad the secrecy went well. 🙂
Good to see so many happy sparrows.
Thanks very much, Quercus. Having moved down from London it is a surprise to see so many sparrows here.
They have had a bad time recently, with many populations declining massively – we hardly see a sparrow these days.
So I understand.
What a beautiful white rose, appropriate for winter holidays! Happy holidays to you and your lovely family, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly. I watched that rose emerging by the day 🙂
My pleasure, Derrick. The rose obliged right in time!
Do they have a good egg foo yung? My favourite with brown gravy.
Happy Christmas!
We’ve never tried that, but he does put an omelette on top of his chop suey which is very good. Happy Christmas, and thank you very much, Pleasant.
Beautiful. Merry Christmas.
Thanks very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome
Happy Christmas to you both.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. And to you both, to Matilda, and to her parents.
Have a wonderful visit. Merry Christmas!
Thanks very much, Cindy. Same to you and your husband
Absolutely. Happy Boxing Day. 🙂
Happy Christmas to you too and your family, Derrick
Thanks very much, Marina. And to you and yours.
Lovely to have a white rose this time of year Derrick. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your family.
Thank you very much, Agnes. And the same to you and your husband.
Happy Christmas to you all.
Thanks a lot, Peggy. And to you both.
That’s a stunning rose, Merry Christmas Sir.
Thanks very much, Gary. I hope you and your son can make the most of it.
Happy Christmas Derrick,Jackie and family
And to you and yours, Geoff. Thanks a lot.
Merry Christmas!!
And to you, Parker. Thanks very much.
Happy Christmas to you all.
Thanks very much Oglach. And to you and yours.
A very merry Christmas to you and Jackie, and to all whom you love! Happy celebrations!
You, too, Linda. Thanks very much.
A happy merry wonderful Christmas, Jackie and Derrick!
Also, to all of your family! Especially your Mum!
Happy Day to all the birdies, but especially Nugget!
I can’t wait to find out what Jackie got for Christmas in that big gift!!! 🙂
HUGS!!! and <3
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Soon to be revealed. XX
Sparrows symbolize the Happiness of Christmas descended on your homestead. We await the unveiling of the secret you have concocted together with Elizabeth for Jackie!
Thanks very much, Uma. All will soon be revealed.
Happy Christmas Derrick Jackie, Nugget and the gathering brood <3
Many thanks, Pauline. XX
Love your pictures!
Merry Christmas to you and everyone in the family.
Thanks very much, Uday. You, too.
Have a Merry Christmas, Derrick !
Thanks a lot, John. You, too
I hope all enjoy their Christmas presents and the rest of the day!
Thanks very much, Helen. You, too
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Derrick, Merry Christmas to you. Jackie and the rest of your family!
Thanks very much, Gary. And to you and yours.
Have a great Christmas Day Derrick
You, too, Andrew. Thanks a lot
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas with lots of family fun and laughter. The rose is really beautiful. I wonder what Jackie’s secret present is. Looks very interesting.
Thanks very much, Sylvia. All will soon be revealed. Your good wishes reciprocated.
Winchester Cathedral makes the perfect white Christmas. Happy Christmas to you, Jackie, Nugget and all your extended family we almost feel we know through your words and pictures.
Many thanks, Susan. And to you and yours.
Happy Christmas, Derrick, to you and Jackie and your families. That rose is beautiful!
Very many thanks, Merril X
All the very best wishes from the USA – Enjoy, my friends!!
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Reciprocated, GP. Thanks very much.
I like the name of that rose and those sparrows are beautiful.
Thanks very much, Arlene
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Merry Christmas to you and yours, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Cheryl. Your good wishes reciprocated.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Derrick.
Many thanks, Jill. And to you and Derek
Happy Christmas to you and yours, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Liz. You. too.
Happy Christmas Derrick, and a relaxing Boxing Day to you too 🙂
Thanks very much, Donna. Your good wishes reciprocated.
Merry Christmas, Derrick, Jackie and family! A white rose blooming at Christmas is an auspicious sign of good things to come in the new year. The tree, presents, everything looks beautiful there.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I love your white Christmas rose. Merry Christmas, Derrick. Have a wonderful rest of your week.
Thanks very much, Jan. You, too.
Merry Belated Christmas. I’ve been away from the computer for a few days. I’m going to rush on now to the next post for the big reveal.
🙂 Thank you very much, Gwen.