A time to relax and reflect on the past year…It has been disastrous for many and my heart goes out to those of you with much love for a better 2021.
For the others like me, we have to still be vigilant, careful and mindful of others…This virus is waiting in the wings and if we are not careful it will slip and wreak havoc…just like the Grinch or a gremlin…
Even here in sunny Thailand which has been a safer haven than where many of you are…we have seen a surge in new cases…immigrant workers and people who come in illegally to avoid quarantine restrictions…so another lockdown is in place for some…and probably for me and mine come the New Year or sooner…
Time to dig deep, batten down the hatches and play the survival game…
Wherever you are… be mindful of those you can help(safely) we are all in this together…be thankful that we can celebrate a (different) Christmas…BUT…we can and many can’t…But this year has it plus points and ” out of the mouth of babes”
Have a very happy festive season however you celebrate…Merry Christmas xxx
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Beautiful sentiments, Carol. Best to you!
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Thank you, Pete.. Yes being vigilant is the correct thing to do.. I am sure your gamble will be successful enjoy your festive season, Pete Merry Christmas 🤶 x
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Thank you, Cindy… Merry Christmas 🤶 x
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Happy holidays to you and yours, Carol. Being vigilant is the adult thing to do. We have lived in virtual lockdown since March, and even though we are gathering with a small group (six total), and each had a Covid test, this is high-risk behavior for us.
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Merry Christmas, Carol. I hope Thailand gets the virus back under control again…
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I’m sure they will, Jim they react very quickly here not ideal as we were doing so well with controlling the virus.. Merry Christmas to you and your family.. Stay safe and well 🎄x
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thanks, you too…
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Carol, I am making your Christmas Cake recipe today – can’t wait1. Glad you are staying safe during this perilous time!
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Lovely, John.. Enjoy your baking and I wish you both all the best for Christmas and the New Year.. Stay safe.. Merry Christmas 🤶 x
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The same to you and your family, Carol.
Tier 4 lockdown here from Boxing Day now, so we have to make the best of a restaurant meal tomorrow.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoy, Pete.. I will raise a glass to you both as we enjoy our meal.. which maybe the last here for a while due to increased infection here.. Merry Christmas 🤶 x
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Wise, thought-provoking words as always 🙂 Merry Christmas, Carol!
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Merry Christmas to you and MT.. Stay safe and well 🎄🤶
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A safe and happy Christmas to you!
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Thank you Dorothy I hope have safe and lovely festive season albeit different for all of us we have much to be thankful for. Merry Christmas 🤶
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Yes Carol, this is a perfect time to count blessings rather than inconveniences.
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Absolutely, Dorothy 🎄
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!! A fabulous video, thanks.
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Thank you, Darlene.. Sending you best wishes for a fabulous festive season 🤶 x
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Merry Christmas, Carol. I hope this season of goodwill is one that stays with us throughout the New Year.
Seasons Greetings to you and your family. 🎄
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Thank you, Hugh I hope so too if nothing else this virus has taught some the value of community.. Merry Christmas 🤶
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A safe and peaceful Christmas Carol to you and your family. We’ll be having it quietly here in Spain.
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The same to you Lucinda and thank you.. Enjoy the festive season 🎄
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Merry Christmas, Carol, and thanks for all your support. Have a wonderful time, and I hope you can avoid a lockdown – they’re not great, trust me!
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You too Clive… Yes we had a lockdown in the early days… We are lucky that we live with our son and grandchildren which breaks the boredom its also very quiet where we live and we can walk out and not see anyone which helps… It worry me how persistant this virus is though… Merry Christmas Clive 🎄 x
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They’re no fun, are they? We’ve had two, and are in Tier 4 in the new system, which amounts to the same thing. Telly and chocolate for me today! Nite nite (it’s 00.30 here and I really should sleep!) x
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Sound like a plan, Clive as does anything with chocolate.. Its 7.45 am here and well at the moment.. the kids are quiet.. Nite Nite.. sleep tite and enjoy your Christmas Day… 🎄🤶x
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Lovely post Carol and wishing you a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your meal out… you deserve to be waited on after all your culinary efforts this year…which we have all benefited from.. And hope 2021 will surprise us in a good way..♥
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I do hope so , Sally …we all need some good news …enjoy your Christmas Day eat drink and be merry…Hugs xx
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Will do ♥♥
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I’m glad you’ll have Christmas, Carol.
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Have a wonderful and safe Christmas 🎄
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Merry Christmas!! 🎄 Definitely looking forward to the new year and some changes to come! ❤️ But you’re right, there’s lots to be grateful for!
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I think we have to hang on to that thought 🙂 x
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Merry Christmas Carol! We have also had some more restrictions recently so it will be a weird one for many.
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Absolutely..Thank you for the Christmas wishes Sophie…stay safe and have a very Merry Christmas x
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“Much love for a better 2021”
Well said and cheers to some good cooking in 2021
Too
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Yes ,cheers to some good food and wine…Merry Christmas to you Yvette…stay safe and well x
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😊🎄🎄🎄
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