Yesterday’s daylight viewing of the Christmas garden prompted a return in darkness to Stopples Lane late this afternoon.
Local shop windows reflected
the lights.
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Not visible during daylight was the fact that Santa was operating a countdown to Christmas Day. As this was Christmas Eve he bore 01.
This evening we all dined on Ferndown meaty Christmas sausages of blended pork, chestnuts, and apricot; creamy mashed potato; crunchy carrots; firm Brussels sprouts; tender broccoli stems; and thick tasty gravy, with which I drank Swartland Shiraz 2022, Ian and Dillon drank Hoegarden, and the others chose soft drinks.
Santa’s on his way, he left Down Under a few hours ago!
Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife.
Thank you so much, Catherine. I hope you will be well settled in soon
The light display is beautiful. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas day and beyond!
Thanks very much, Donna. The same to you and yours
YAY! Santy’s on the way!!! I’m so excited!!!
Beautiful, joyful Christmas photos! Thank you for sharing them with us!
Merry Merry Merry Christmas to you and all of your family! I bet Ellie will REALLY be into Christmas this year! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much from us all, Carolyn XX
Beautiful!
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Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful light displays! My husband and I are headed out shortly to see ours. Merry Christmas to you, Jackie, and the family!
Thank you very much, Liz. The same to you both XX
You’re welcome, Derrick–and thank you!
There’s just nothing like Christmas lights! What a fun evening you had — here’s to continued tidings of comfort and joy!
Thanks very much, Linda
Oh it does make a vast difference to have them lighted! Thank you for showing us. Context is truly everything.
Much appreciated, Donnalee
Hi Derrick,
Christmas Day is nibbling at the time…
I’m sure your wife will serve up something other than spam fritters…It’s bound to be delicious. Enjoy! And the rest of the festive fare. All have a splendid time, and a healthy, ‘snappy’, successful New Year. Cheers! Very best wishes. Love and Peace. Joy & Eric
Thank you so much, Joy and Eric. Your good wishes reciprocated XX
I love all of the wonderful lights, Beautiful! Dinner sounds delicious, guys. Merry Christmas!! ????????
You too, John. Thank you very much
You’re welcome. ☺️
A very Merry Christmas, Derrick. Your photos are wonderful. When I try I get a blur ;).
Thanks very much, Luanne
You are welcome, Derrick.
Lots of beautiful Christmas lights. Hope you all enjoyed them. Merry Christmas, Derrick and Jackie.
Thank you very much, Pat. And to you both
I hope that your day tomorrow will be as good as the lights were today.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Beautiful Christmas pictures, Derrick. Enjoy your day with the family tomorrow. Merry Christmas.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Thanks for revisiting the delightful Christmas Garden after dark. I think the bunnies are my favorite, but the pigs are pretty cute, too.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Beautiful, Derrick. I love all the Christmas lights each year!
Thank you very much, Dwight
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks very much, Dwight
You are welcome.
Ooo! Looks lovely at night too!!! Happy holidays!!!
Thanks very much, Sweet
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Derrick.
You, too, John
Merry Christmas Derrick!
Thanks very much, Kim
Merry Christmas to you, Jackie, and your family. It will be exciting with a little one opening presents.
It’s fun that you returned to see the lights and Santa’s reveal.
Thank you so much, Merril
Merry Christmas
You too, Sherry. Thanks very much
I’m glad you returned after nightfall to see all this splendor. The bunnies are a delight. I hope your day is going swimmingly. Merry, merry!
Merry Christmas to you and the family Derrick!
Thanks very much, Val. You, too
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thanks very much, Luisa. Your good wishes reciprocated
You’re most welcome!
That is a beautiful Christmas display. Thank you for going back after dark to photograph it, Derrick and Jackie.
Much appreciated by us both, Lavinia
Beautiful. Hope you had a Merry Christmas.
We did, Andy. Thank you very much
You’re welcome.
Wow! Beautiful! Merry Christmas Derrick to you all!
Thank you so much, Riba,
It was a good move to return at night and see the display lit up at night.
Thanks very much, Sue