This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/26/a-knights-tale-82-queens-park-family-service-unit/
This afternoon we hosted Jackie’s annual family Boxing Day event. Because of Covid It had been two years since the last one.
Snacks were laid out on the kitchen table from 3.30 p.m. onwards. People helped themselves, as we all conversed, making up for lost time, until we were split into two teams of 9 for Ian’s traditional quiz based on the year just ending. He had done very well this time as he assembled it in twenty four hours since we had thought it might not take place. He also provided all the drinks, and acted as sommelier. Billy attached himself to Anthony’s friend Lori of whom I didn’t manage to produce a good picture; Nephew Max and granddaughter Poppy also palled up and enjoyed playing together. After the quiz we all tucked into Jackie’s curries and beef in red wine.
Participants are named in the gallery images which can be accessed by a click on any one.
A wonderful photo gallery!
Thank you very much, John
You captured the moments, Derrick. Lovely!
Thank you so much, Crystal
What a delightful record of the 2021 event! Well done, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Maj
You’ve posted some wonderful portraits here, Derrick. Thank you for sharing your Boxing Day!
Much appreciated, Janet. Stay well.
Good food. Good friends/family. Goody fun.
A winning combination. ???
Thanks very much, Pat
Look like a wonderful day.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
You’re welcome.
Looks like a fun filled day, a new but old re-beginning after two years of no such gathering.
Thank you so much, Catherine
What a lovely day! Good food, fun, family, and friends–you can’t ask for much more! ❤️
Thank you so much, Merril X
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
Lovely moments you’ve captured
Thanks very much, More
You’re welcome derrick
I am glad you were all able to get together this year for Boxing Day. Two years is a long time!
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Do many smiling faces. Lovely captures Derrick ?
Thank you very much, Val X
what a lovely family!! Thank you for sharing these pictures. I just love all the children’s’ faces!! So perfect and sweet!
Thank you so much, Cote
This was so wonderful to see, Derrick! Your photographs are terrific. Thanks for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill
The gathering must have been especially pleasant and satisfying in the wake of intermittent isolations induced by the pandemic. I am so happy for you all.
Thank you very much, Uma. It certainly was.
Wonderful portrait photos, Derrick. But, alas, where are you?
Behind the camera, Steve. 🙂 Thanks for noticing.
O wow, what a lovely celebration. I love the kids’ photos.
Thanks very much, Arlene
It looks like a happy Boxing Day party for everyone and a great reunion after missing a year.
Thank you very much, Nicki
How lovely to have everyone together again.The photos are lovely too.
Thanks you very much, Sue X
A delightful family. I couldn’t get the names to appear even ‘though I clicked madly
Click on the information button ℹ️ at the bottom and they come up ☺️
Thanks, Rachel X
I don’t seem to have an information button on my Mac desktop. I will ask my daughter when I see her next.
It should be underneath the picture to the right. In a circle, not a square
I couldn’t find any information button on my Mac desktop.
It should be underneath the picture to the right. In a circle, not a square
Thanks a lot, John. I trust Rachel’s response helped.
The smiles say it all! 🙂 What a lovely day! 🙂
I know Jackie’s cheffery and…you and Jackie’s host and hostessing was loved and enjoyed by all!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
A beautiful Christmas Day & Boxing Day ? Wonderful faces, Derrick. (And the food looks pretty good as well ?)
Thank you very much, Sandra
Beautiful people and delicious food, the perfect combination for a great day ?
Thanks very much, Ribana
Mum, what was in the oven tray in picture 8/28?
Nice one, Beck 🙂
Cheesy ,bloody, bites, OK
🙂
I see why Jackie enjoys Boxing Day so much!
https://pacificparatrooper.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/boxing-day.jpg
Thanks very much, GP
What fun! (I was wondering when those curries were going to make an appearance.)
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wonderful to see friends and family together. Happy, Healthy New Year to you and yours!
Thank you very much, Cheryl
What wonderful captures of your holiday gathering, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Absolutely wonderful
Thanks very much, Gary
Another great gathering. ?
Many thanks, AnneMarie
Lovely candid shots, Derrick. They’re generally my favorite kind.
Mine, too, Alys. Thank you very much
I just looked at the photos enlarged again and it really looks like you all had so much fun!
Thank you so much, Geetha
Welcome Derrick
It feels so warm and wonderful to have family around on holidays!