On another day of steady rain descending from slate grey skies, through my window I watched daytime headlights streaming along the glistening Christchurch Road and decided not to get wet by going out to photograph them.
Instead, I spent most of the day with Churchill’s “Early Life”.
Flo, on the other hand, continued her Christmas tradition carried out, apart from a few years in America, that has been her
decorating Granny’s tree since she was two years old.
This evening we all dined on further portions of Jackie’s chicken curry meals with which I drank more of the Garnacha
The tree is very beautiful! It would look beautiful over here too of course. Sorry about all of the rain, Derrick, a good day for ducks! Rainy days make me want to just watch TV and listen to the rain falling outside. ❤️????????????????❤️
Thanks very much, John
You are welcome. ☺️
Delightful tradition. How much did Miss Ellie assist? Dinner sounds perfect for a chilly, rainy night.
She specialised in taking baubles of the tree and bouncing them gently on the floor. Thanks very much, Pat
Nice tree Derrick. Didn’t bother putting up one, so lazy but I have the porcelain Nativity set.
Thanks very much, Arlene. Our wooden nativity is yet to go up
Very pretty, Derrick – is that tinsel I see on the the tree?
Thanks very much, Barbara. Yes, tinsel
Flo did a beautiful job with the tree!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful tree.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I am afraid that Zoe would make quick work of our precious ornaments gathered over the years. Perhaps a very tiny tree placed on the mantle out of her reach?
Thanks very much, Elizabeth 🙂
Oh, my goodness, what a lovely tradition. And what a beautiful job by Flo. xo
Thank you so much, Jodie X
Beautiful tree 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful tree! We’ve had lots of rain here too!
Thanks very much, Donna
Beautiful decorations! Great job, Flo! Christmas traditions are comforting.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
decorating the family christmas tree I think is the best part of christmas.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
What a beautiful tradition and a lovely tree!
Thank you very much, Riba
Beautiful decorations!!
Thanks very much, John
What a lovely tree! We don’t put up any tree or decorations here. The cats would have too much fun with the ornaments and tinsel. We have a little folding table top tree made of slatted wood painted two shades of green. It has one small string of battery operated lights, and only goes up on the table Christmas eve and Christmas day.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
How wonderful! So beautiful, Flo! 🙂 Your tree is festive and brings joy! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn
Eek! I have been dealing with a swimming pool that turned green over night and haven’t put up a tree yet! This is a lovely tradition: first my children and then my grandchildren were tasked with the decorations … alas, I shall have to remember how to this year.
That is a shame
Happy Holidays
Thanks very much, Sherry. You, too
Your Christmas tree is wonderful!
Thanks very much, Luisa
You’re most welcome, dear Derrick (●’◡’●)
A beautiful tradition and tree! I love the header shot.
Thanks very much, Merril
As we say in our household, ‘the prettiest tree ever’!
Thanks very much, Steve
Such a long family tradition, I think that’s wonderful!!
Thanks very much, GP
Glorious photos, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill
Lovely!
Thank you very much, Val
A lovely tree and a lovely tradition!
Churchill, eh?
It had to be done after our exchange. Thanks a lot, Ed
Loved this Derrick… I spent the rainy day decorating our Christmas tree too 🙂 .. Yours looks lovely.
Thankfully today the rain has stopped, but very grey and gloomy out still..
Have a Joyous weekend Derrick xx
Thank you very much, Sue. You, too XX
A day well-spent…Good-night all. Yawn Pleasant dreams. xx
Thanks very much, Joy
That is a beautiful tree, and Flo did an excellent job decorating it. We have a small tree that sits on a table because, a large tree wouldn’t last long with our cat.
I’m surprised that even a tree on a table is safe from your cat. Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick. The other night we coudn’t find her, and finally after a thorough search, we found her sleeping on the table by the tree. Otherwise, she hasn’t bothered it.
That’s good
I thought I’d commented already.
Joshua trimmed ours at the weekend and then over the next few days I discreetly moved a few baubles around!
🙂 Thanks very much, Sue
The tree is delightful. I must be honest, I don’t enjoy putting up Christmas decorations.
Nor me, Robbie. Thanks very much
My OH decorates the tree, I do the rest
Thanks a lot, Sheree. I don’t do any of it now
The tree looks spectacular.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Your beautifully adorned tree must add a lot of cheer on these gray, cold, and wet days. I’m impressed with Flo’s early and continued interest.
Thank you so much, Alys