During much of the day I struggled with BT who have chosen to deny that I continue to have an account while they are taking payment for it but blocking access to it so I can’t check what they might be extracting. I have better things to do than persist at the moment.
This afternoon I published https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/20/a-knights-tale-80-samson-is-welcomed/
Jackie made further progress with the Christmas decorations. As can be seen, Santa has been checking out the chimney. I am not allowed to assist because the Maintenance Department says she doesn’t want to have to pick me up from the floor.
This evening we dined on the Culinary Queen’s flavoursome stewp and fresh crusty bread and butter with which I drank more of the Merlot.
Wow, Jackie is doing a wonderful job decorating your home, Derrick! It looks so inviting and fun! ❤️☺️
Thanks very much, John X
Your place is becoming quite festive.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
You’re welcome.
Lovely decorations! The Maintenance Department is wise in not wanting you having to be hoisted off the floor. The tiles flanking the fireplace look stunning. Victorian era? We appreciate your giving us a tour of the Knight household’s Christmas decor.
Thanks very much, Maj and Sher. We think they must be Victorian tiles. We bought them from an architectural salvage outlet.
It’s looking very Christmassy! I hope Santa finds the chimney acceptable!
Thanks very much, Janet 🙂
Your house is looking very festive! Of course, my favorite photo is the one featuring your reflection in the Christmas tree bauble.
You didn’t disappoint, Liz 🙂 Thanks a lot
You’re welcome, Derrick!
So the Culinary Queen is off wine now or did the supply dry up first? Decorations look wonderful. One can truly hate technology providers on occasion.
Thanks very much, Pat. She doesn’t really like a drink with stewp
Fair enough. More for the rest. ?
Those are lovely decorations
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
How lovely and festive! My favorite is the Santa in the lantern.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Beautiful Christmas decorations and I see the master decorator has finished the tree. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing, I saw a few typical European decorations and smiled.
Thank you very much, Bridget. I am pleased to have given you smiles
Very festive. We just have one open area decorated but went full hog in the outdoor entertaining areas. Oh, and I spy you in the bauble. 🙂
Thanks very much, Chrissy. Well spotted
Your decorations are beautiful. I love the light, colors, and reflections, and the sort of Victorian feel (or perhaps it’s Dickensian). ? As always, the Maintenance Department is very wise.
Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Yes, best to stay up off of the floor! 😉 The Maintenance Dept already has enough to do! 😉 😀
YAY for all the beautiful and festive decorations! I find them quite charming, smile-bringing, even Dickensesque! 🙂 I love the lights and the Santa in the lantern! 🙂
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Thank you very much, Carolyn X
Very Festive!
Thanks very much, Sheree
Riotously festive! And ready for lots of visitors. Perhaps you can offer assistance when it comes time to packing it all away again.
Thanks very much, Gwen. I doubt it will be accepted 🙂
Well done Jackie, the decorations are lovely such a joy to see.
Derrick, I’m so sorry about BT – doesn’t bode well for when I cancel mine!.
Thanks very much from us both, Sue. BT are a menace
It looks quite magical in your place!
Thanks very much, Lisa
Almost anything is better than trying to talk to BT.
Quite so, Tootlepedal.
You’ve got some really wonderful Christmas decorations there, Derrick!
Thanks very much, John
Love your Christmas Tree! Jackie is doing an amazing job with the decorations.
Thanks very much from us both, Rosaliene
You just need a little snow outside and it will be perfect Christmas!
Thanks very much, Sylvie. You and Jill have the same idea 🙂
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Everything looks so beautiful, Derrick! Now, all you need is a little snow. 🙂
No chance of that, Jill. Thanks very much
Thanks for sharing your festive decorations, Derrick. I’m off in 8 hours for my flight northwards…
Enjoy, Judy. Thanks very much
Your decorations are so pretty, Derrick and Jackie. I’ve never seen gold tinsel before. We always used silver when I was growing up. Is tinsel popular in England?
This is lametta which comes in long strips not attached to threads – same material, though. I is popular, Barbara. Thanks very much from us both.
Santa has BT on the naughty list, for sure.
The Maintenace Department is doing a sterling job.
Thanks very much, Yvonne.
Beautiful decorations! I love how they’re spread through the house, especially the magic blue and white lights in the kitchen, also the header close up is delightful. 🙂
Thank you so much, JoAnna.
The house and decorations look beautiful, Derrick and Jackie!
I am sorry about what BT has done to you. Probably no hope of rectifying things before the new year, but I would try contacting up the senior management line as far as you can find a name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BT_Group#Privatisation
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia. I found your link mind-blowing. I have no faith, however, in getting anywhere with anyone and will part company with BT as soon as possible.
No – we don’t want to have to pick you up! Haha
And the stew and crusty bread sounds perfect mmmmmm
Thanks a lot, Yvette
That’s so wonderful! Ella is going to just love the decorations. Jackie’s aversion to picking up huge objects from the floor appears backed by reason.
Yes, indeed to both points, Uma. Thanks very much.
Sorry to hear about your BT issues. They can really be a pain in the neck and further down!
Lovely photos! You are “on the ball” Derrick! Great shot!
Thanks very much, Dwight. Well spotted 🙂
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Beautiful, festive decorations.
Thank you very much, Nicki
Very festive!
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Yesterday afternoon saw me snipping a young pine tree from the many stray ones growing along a country road which I plan to decorate today in anticipation of the arrival of our youngest grandchildren.
Enjoy the event, Anne. Thanks very much
Lovel decorations.
Thank you very much, Rupali
It looks magical, Derrick. Hats off to Jackie. Sant hats of course! ?
Thanks very much from us both, Sandra
Love the decorations!
Thanks very much, Aletta
Jackie, you’re doing an outstanding job, and I can well understand you not allowing Derrick to help. (no offense there, big guy!)
I especially love the mantle. So traditionally Christmas!!
Thank you so much from us both, GP 🙂
Love your Christmas decor Derrick….lovely!
Thank you very much, Arlene
The decorations are exquisite. I had to zoom in to see if that was real tinsel on the tree. I rarely see it being used anymore. It is so lovely and adds a touch of traditional beauty. Merry Christmas to you and Jackie.
Thank you very much from us both, Cheryl
Oh, my! Your decorations are beautiful The maintenance department deserves a five-star rating.
Delightful decorations.
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Thanks very much, Melanie
One of the most beautiful Christmas trees I have seen.
Thank you very much, Byung
Just lovely, Jackie! I know everyone has their struggles but you guys have such a fairytale life in the photos you share.
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
Just beautiful! Great job on the decorations!
Thanks very much, Jodie
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Very festive! I enjoyed the chance to play ‘Where’s Derrick?’ in one of the baubles.
Well spotted, Susan. Thank you very much
What a beautiful job she did! I love all the lights and decorations ??
Much appreciated, Ribana
Quite a festive scene at your house, Derrick. I love your Christmas tree. So glad you had a wonderful holiday! <3
Thank you very much, Jan X