On a bright, sunny, and chilly morning Jackie drove me to Sears Barbers in Milford on Sea for my haircut.
The shop is opposite the green where all the regular Christmas decorations have been renewed.
The post box can be seen from the barbers.
Alongside the two decorated boxes stand the car park bollards.
While I wandered among the fresh craftwork I was entertained by a group of melodious carol singers.
The three kings, shepherds, angels, sheep, lambs, and Mary and Joseph with the crib were all newly painted.
Benches and waste bins all bore new decorations;
the wicker deer may have survived intact from last year.
Many of the shops sported festive windows.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s authentic Chicken Jalfrezi, with Butter Chicken for Flo and Ellie, and savoury rice, sprinkled with cropped coriander, and parathas, with which I drank Hacienda Uvanis Garnacha Old Vines 2020.
Looks like a delightful outing. Didn’t Jackie used to cut your hair?
She did, but she is finding it a bit tiring now. Thanks very much, Pat
Fair enough and she’s earned the break. ????????
I love all of the decorations, so colorful and cute. Dinner sounds delicious, Jackie!
Thanks very much from us both, John
Your welcome. ☺️☺️
Christmas is in the air. To ‘experience an English December’ we have on our retirement to-do list is . Unfortunately, the opportunity to achieve this has been and gone… financially that is but we’ll leave it on the list. 🙂
I guess you have had a particularly expensive time lately, Chrissy. Thank you very much
Love the bollard covers!
Thank you very much, Donna
Such wonderful Christmasy decorations and the townsfolk are to congratulated on all the beautifully presented displays
Thanks very much, Ivor
It looks as though the Christmas season is well on its way in your area. I particularly like the crocheted covers on the car park bollards.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
‘Tis the season! I love all the Christmas decorations and lights!
Ooh! I can hear those carolers singing! 🙂 Yes, I LOVE Christmas music/songs! I started playing it the day after Thanksgiving! My family will hold their yearly Christmas Music Intervention in February to get me to stop playing Christmas music! HA!
Ellie is really going to be into Christmas this year! I can’t wait to hear about it! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and thank you for sharing the beautiful Christmas-y photos!
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PS…The lady in the window modeling the Santa hat needs a Christmas dress! Ha! 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Apart from the nearest retail park three miles away (a small one) I haven’t visited anywhere during the start of Advent to see Christmas at its best. Maybe next week!
I love the displays you showed.
Thanks very much, Sue. I hope you will feel up to it
I love the Christmas decorations — and store windows are the best!
Thanks very much, Janet
So very festive–it does make a routine outing special.
Thank you very much, Merril
Very festive! The crochet designer has been busy 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I love the Christmas spirit and singing carols! Someone worked hard on those decorations. The sheep with curls is my favorite.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Very, very festive, Derrick. How far do you drive for a haircut? You could save time and money by doing it yourself but you’d miss all the decorations and holiday spirit. (I just cut mine this evening, right down to nothing, yes, the lowest setting in the shaver????. Probably saved $12-20)
About two miles, Steve. Thanks very much
Thanks for sharing your outing, Derrick. I enjoyed the festive decorations. Of course I always enjoy when you hit the streets.
Many thanks, Jill
Some really wonderful decorations there.
Thank you very much, Gary
These decorations are a pleasure to see. I have at last been able to find sufficient time in between bouts of load shedding to bake our Christmas fruit cake!
Thanks very much, Anne
The psychedelic sheep is nice!
Thanks very much, John
I refuse to do Christmas until December 23rd.
🙂
What a wonderful and original Christmas atmosphere!
Thank you very much, Luisa
My pleasure 🙂
I’ve always liked how your neighborhood gets into the holiday spirit!
Thank you very much, GP
All of the decorations are lovely, but those wicker reindeer reminded me of the straw decorations beloved of my Swedish family.
I’m pleased. Thanks very much, Linda
I love the festive decorations. A beautiful display of the Christmas spirit.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I love this tradition of decorating pillar boxes and post boxes.. I have seen a few here in Nottinghamshire, .. Its catching.. <3 xx
Thanks very much, Sue, X
Love the covered parking bollards. Thought for a sec you typed ‘wicked deer’ LOL.
Thanks very much, Ed
Those snowmen are adorable. A festive set of pictures.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome
Looks like a wonderfully festive day out.
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Thanks very much, Melanie
I love the time your neighbors put into sprucing up things for Christmas. That sheep is priceless.
Thank you very much, Elizabeth
Hi, Derrick – Your photos beautifully highlight this festive season!
Thank you very much, Donna
It’s that time of the year 🙂 So, so beautiful! A Christmas magic 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba
That looks like a wonderful day out amid the seasonal festivities, Derrick and Jackie. People in the area here have started putting up Christmas decorations, too. Looks quite colorful at night.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia
Hi Derrick, the decorations are great. The Christmas spirit in England is very special.
Thanks very much, Robbie
The bollards are cleverly done. You live in a creative and talented community and it shows. There is nothing quite like a fresh haircut, eh? My sister finally had her hair cut and styled quite short and it’s renewed her interest in wearing earrings again. That makes my heart sing.
Thank you very much, Alys. It is so good to see Sharon having a lift, and its effect on you
Thank you, Derrick.
I just love all the woollen decor, it’s delightful.
Thanks very much, Sheree