When do you know Christmas is over? ;o)

Lovely Photos of Truffle&Conker having fun TT :) My Christmas is over when all the Pretty Deco`s & The Lovely Tree r down & all the Yummi Chocs have been eatten lol :)

Lol. Jac... I hope you still have some chocs left.. :o)

Yes TT i cant eat no more my Tummy Hurts lol :)

My christmas is over when O.H says whats for dinner , and i have to stop and think. it won't happen for a while yet though.LOL

Lol Jac and Tulsalady... :o)

I agree with Jacque,its not over until there are no goodies left and its beans on toast for supper.lol,,,,Lovely pics Terra......

I knew it was over when a ridge tile slide off the roof .... here come the next lot of bills :-/
Hey ho, back to the mundane things in life :-(

Thanks Lincslass.....not quite yet time for a bean feast
;o)

Oh, Louise... talk about down to earth with a bang...
I hope the tile isn't too expensive to fix....!

Oops Louise......hope you can get someone to fix it soon.

You should have asked Santa to do it while he was there !!!

Christmas hasn't really happened yet here. Visit my sister for Christmas Lunch tomorrow; No 2 son was supposed to be visiting us on Monday but his car is in the garage "propa poorly" new part arrived damaged.......and won't be fixed till Wednesday; He might be able to borrow ladyfriends car but I haven't heard yet..... Had hoped to visit No 1 son and grandbairns today but he's taking grandson to the footy today!!....so.......if No 2 son can't borrow car....can visit No 1 son.on Monday ....do you get the picture..?............................lol....

OMG AA ~
Seems like your Christmas arrangments could be a specialist subject on Mastermind...:o( ...............lol.

christmas is over....
when i snuggle up in bed next to hubby knowing all the dishes are done and the girls are in bed asleep. Rabbits cosy in their hutches, all candles and lights out and all pressies opened and appreciated. House is quiet and restful. perfect time of the day.

Christmas is over when all the family has gone back home, the roast is just a pile of scraps, the garbage can is full to overflowing with cast off wrappings and ribbons and you step on the bathroom scale!! LOL.

Oh, Seaburngirl...
you've described a lovely peaceful contented picture there !

Oh, Gilli... bathroom scales should be banned for a whole month after Christmas... You'll soon be fit again digging with that new spade... I guess when you unwrapped the parcel you found a spade... and not a big spoon ? ;o)

Not a big spoon TT...but not exactly a spade either....It's a Spork....I will post a picture shortly.... :o)

Oooooh, a spork.... curiouser and curiouser..... :o)

After indulging in richer foods than usually eaten....For me it's when we want a light meal...salad or even something on toast!

Hi Pottygardener...
Yes, plain meals can be quite welcome after too much rich food !

for me probably when I will give up fixing my christmas tree - Masha has got different ideas about decorations - I like them on the tree - she likes them on the floor - and when a tree is on the floor it is at its best, haha... so for now I just straighten it up, put back decorations.. will see who gives up first, haha...

ha ha, Kasia.... that's quite a competition between you and Masha...
I'm thinking Masha could be the winner...ha ha ha :o)

Christmas is over when there are no more quizes from TT :o((

When you get out the chair cos you over eaten....... AGAIN :O}}}

it's over when the family goes home, and I have to get the hoover out, and when I get my bed back :)))))))))))

Hello Hywel...
Christmas is over when there are no more quizzes from TT...?
.. yes.. BUT....I might make a garden theme quiz for New Year...Lol.

Hi Mushy....so you are another who ate too much millet ? ;o)

Morning Grindle...
I find mowing the grass much more fun than vacuuming the house ...:o(
Now why is that ???

Christmas is over when the kites have a turkey feast - and there's finally something halfway decent to watch on tv without dragging out videos of old garden programmes. :-)))

lol love the tug o war with their present also their dinner mats so cute. All bellies full :)

Hi Wagger...
I seem to have watched more than enough repeats of Poirot... but will always make time for "Dumb Witness" starring the Wire Fox Terrier...
I did get my "gardening fix" yesterday by watching Wallace and Gromit...Curse of the Were-Rabbit....Lol.

Hello Sixpence...
Looks like you are finding your way around GoY very well. :o)

i know christmas is over... when i stop eating all these fattening foods lol TT........... hope you had a good one.....

Hello Holly...
I still seem to have a lot of fattening foods waiting to be eaten !
Yes, thanks.. had a great Christmas....
Did your dogs receive presents ?

yes they did.. will be posting some pics soon......glad you had a good xmas...... i dont want to put on weight as ive lost 23lbs in the last 6 months..... trouble is i keep eating the chocs...lol

It's those chocs... and cakes..... and biscuits.....!

i know xmas is over when ive fed my lads and they enjoyed it and cleared all the mess up. taken son home, had a stiff drink and lots of chocs then a nice cuddle with my baz, pheww! lol, its been a very mixed xmas here, happy and sad all in one but ive got through xx

your right there TT.lol........

Hi Sandra....
Yes a bitter-sweet occasion for you.....
.. Glad to know you've enjoyed your Christmas... xxx

Christmas is over when when phone stop ringing mind you it will be doing it again on new years day, plus all tv programes are back to normal.xx

Hi Clarice...
Please reply when you are not on the phone...
LOL LOL LOL
Yes, the TV scheduling seems extra weird these holidays ! :o) xx

You are so cute well for me Christmas is never over I start early for the next year I plan who will get gifts and start making blankets for children that I will give them too. I love Christmas all year long and it makes me feel good. So for me Christmas is never over. I love you pictures how fun you are so kind and I love your animals thanks for your great shots. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year so we can begin all over.

When you see your purse start filling again

Wouldn't be christmas if you didn't eat too much ....

Oh so true, Sixpence !

What's that Sixpence ?
A purse filled back up with moths and sixpences ? ;o)

Hi Mushy..Exactly...Crocus the budgie got too festive and ate extra millet...
...not a problem...
...he used up extra calories today, running up and down his perch, bashing his "pastry brush" toy :o)

Hi Lujean...
Thought I would give you a separate answer...
How lovely that you are Christmassy all year long...

I'm pleased you like the pics. of my pets.
All the best to you for 2010 :o)

Hi Terra.Used to think it was over when advertisers stopped telling me I needed a new kitchen,bed or sofa ! Lol...But now cannot tell as they seem to seem to be at it all year !! Grrr !

Hi Jane/BB....
TV advertisers are back asking us to compare the Meerkats, so that must be good news.. ;o)

Yes...but quite hohestly just hate the way certain sofa adverts tell us "Hurry,sale ends Boxing Day " Then Boxing Day comes and another sale starts ! On and on throughout the year ! Lol ! Moan over ! x

Lovely blog, Tt, and gr8 pics of everyone enjoying Christmas! :-))

For me, Christmas only really starts on Christmas Eve, when I can play "Santa". At around midnight, with the children fast asleep, I could finally sneak upstairs and fill the stockings hanging on their bed-ends, and arrange the parcels around the tree, all whilst firing up the oven and hob, and baking turkey and glazed ham, setting the table, etc (all helped along with some quiet background music and a glass or 2 (or 3?) of some liquid festive cheer (of course). All done by 4.00am - so could finally get to bed!! (wouldn't not do this, for anything in the world, however!).

Usually, for me, it would all have ended by Boxing Day, when I start to go through my packs of seeds, and wish I could fast-forward to March! (I detest "New Year", which may sound dreadful coming from a Scotsman, lol!). But, having the snow this year has extended Christmas. Have just come home from yet another bout of sledging in the park after dark - gr8 fun! It's just a few yards from the door, and well-lit with street lamps. Yes, it's still Christmas here - Ho Ho Ho!!!! :-)) XXX

Lovely to read how you spend Christmas Eve, David....and gr8 that Eilidh and James are enjoying the snow.... and their Dad...lol.

and hohoho.... do you think Jane in comment above is still merrymaking with a bit of hohoho...
check out hohestly..LOL..
but, Jane, yes I do know what you mean about the sofa ads... sales suddenly get extended for another month...or two...or three ....;o)

David...to help you fast-forward to March...I've recently put three puzzle blogs on GoY....crossword and two plant quizzes... and I've threatened to make a 4th blog quiz for new year....ho ho ho. xxx

Oh Dear Terra...finger slipped ! Well you know how close the n and h are ! Lol !

Ho Ho Ho, Tt!!!! Will check out the quizzes real soon (Gr8!!!!!). Is the 4th quiz blog a mild threat, or a serious promise???????

Can't comment, as haven't watched lousy TV for years (honestly). Seems to be still the same old round of endless sales and summer hols, however. My advice? Chuck the TV out of the nearest window and crack open another bottle! Ho Ho Ho!!!!!

Wow! I just "came to", and thought it was March!! heard the word "spring" in my subconsciousness (did I spell that proper???). Then realised that the TV was on in backgound - yet another "buy your new bed now" advert!!! Ho Ho Ho! - X

Lol. Jane....
I'm still wondering if you've been enjoying a glass of David's "liquid festive cheer"..Lol. :o)

They drive me mad David !!! Pass that bottle quick before BB wants some too LOL.Terra..first of the day....honeshht !

Hi again David...
TV has been disappointing over the holidays to say the least....

My most recent blog quiz... Below the Snow... was supposed go onto GoY on Boxing Day at the earliest.... but I accidentally pressed PUBLISH on Christmas morning..... never mind...

...yes... I do have an idea for a 4th quiz.... so a mild promise AND a serious threat...Lol. ho ho ho... :o)

OMG talk about comments getting out of sync....hohoho

Jane/BB
.... think I better ease up on these liqueueueueueur chocolates...Lol.

Oh that sounds like Davids favourite tipple getting drunk on chocolate !Lol ! Ho Ho Ho !

Jane...you are so right...
I reckon David and I could make very short work of a BIG BOX of liqueueueueueur chocs.....
How's that for a challenge, David ? ;o)

Lol..David is busy doing the quizzes at the moment Terra,so dont encourage him with that challenge right now !!

Hi Jane.... waiting for you to pm me those quiz answers... so that your name can go on the roll of honour at the top of the quiz blog ! :o)

I need a clue Terra...is there an "and " inbetween each name ie is the second name 7 letters or 10 !

Hi Jane... the answers fit in the green boxes on my blog # 38...
...i.e. one name is 6 letters and the other name is 10 letters....
... Sorry, I should have made that clearer....!

Thanks..Bb and I are still stuck on two clues so will keep trying and get back to you !

Thank you. x

YES ! YES ! Got it Terra !!! Lol silly us were looking for 7 letter words ! Off to pm answers right now !!!

Oooh... exciting :o)

I know Christmas is over when we finally finish all the food and drink I over-bought. I'll have to have the family around a few more times to help out! I'm looking forward to having the time to do your quiz, I did have a sneak look, but I think I'll have to consult one of my books for one or two of them, my little grey cells could do with a workout :-) Lovely pics Tt:-)

Hi Bornagain...
I should have put all my three quiz blogs on GoY a few days AFTER Christmas....
...never mind... they are still there for anyone wanting to try them...
... Yes, please do have a try when you get some spare moments...

Glad you like the photos....
... good luck with finishing all the food and drink ;o)

...........when I can see the inside of the back of the fridge.
...........when the Gaviscon can go back in the cupboard.
...........when I start getting those annoying 'silent' phone calls
from call centres again. :o(((

Christmas isn't over until I've found all those little presents I bought earlier in the year but couldn't find when I wanted to wrap them!!

Looks like you had a good Christmas, TT, and Conker and Truffle certainly did! Chloe enjoyed herself and tried to open all the presents regardless of who they belonged to. First time she has been so active for ages so it was lovely to see. Poppy has laid 3 eggs now, she seems to be laying one every third day!

Why are your blogs a different layout to those of everyone else? Or is it just on my computer :)

Hi Terra Christmas is over when I sigh with relief my family enjoyed our get together, no more worrying who Ive not sent Christmas Cards to, but most of all I can slip into something comfortable , stretch out on the sofa in my PJs with a glass of wine and just RELAXXXXXXXXX. PS love your lovely xmas pictures of Conker, and Truffle.

Hello Gee....
Yes, that's a good point about those little presents we bought earlier in the year and then we can't find. I usually put those tiny gifts away for the following Christmas... but then, as the next Christmas approaches , I lose them again.LOL.

Yes, thanks. We had a good Christmas, and I'm so pleased Chloe was enjoying herself, opening everyone's presents.. I hope Poppy keeps fit, despite the egg-laying....

Re.my blogs... I've been experimenting with different fonts, but can't give you much more of an answer at the moment because my drafts often look very different to the published version... Some HUGE print appeared in one of my recent blogs.... I managed to alter it, but am still working out how I created those extra large letters.... fascinating :o)

Hello Lily...
Excellent answers... Lol.

...good luck with the fridge....
..you might need satnav to reach the back.. :o)

Hi Pansypotter ~
Sounds like you have perfected the art of relaxxxxxxxxxxxing !
Yes, thanks... Conker and Truffle are still enjoying their Christmas presents. :o)

:))))))) can't imagine TT

Morning Grindle...
Gardening forever, housework whenever..Lol.

LOL TT.........

:o)

I know the season of goodwill is over Tt, now my team (Grays Ath) have been smashed by Crawley town at home!!! Any Christmas spirit I had left had gone within 6 minutes of the start by which time Grays were 3 down!!!!
I'll have to go in the garden tomorrow and kick a few plants to vent my frustration!

Paul...it's supposed to be the taking part that matters....
not the final score...LOL...
Why not be selective... kick the weeds.... ;o)

MY TEAM DIDN'T TAKE PART Tt, WELL NOT TILL THEY WERE 3 DOWN, THAT'S THE PROBLEM!!!!!!
WEEDS, are you suggesting I have some of the aforementioned in my garden????????
I have selective vision, ....don't look at them!!

errrr.... so what was the final score ? ;o)

2-3 but the other team had it won within 6 minutes of starting so they just sat back and defended after that!

okay....that settles it...
... for you...Christmas is definitely over ... Lol

Trouble is, there's a game on New Year's day as well. I'm a glutton for punishment

Hubby has already gone back to work, grandchildren have been arguing most of the day, xmas tree has been knocked over twice today and I am fed up of rich food ,christmas is going fast.........

Okay...
this blog could be turning into the therapy blog...
...LOL.

Paul... Grays Ath.. has a new year resolution...
... win every match in 2010...

Lincslass... put Brynner in charge of tree and grandchildren...
...then all will be well ;o)

Caspar knocked tree down this morning and Brynner and grandson this afternoon Terra, I`m determined to keep it in place until 2nd of Jan.,I`ll just keep redecorating and counting to 20 lol.......Actually we did have a nice xmas but I always eat too much then yearn for normal meals, its part of my xmas traditions.......LOL...

Well I know most resolutions aren't kept for long but I can guarantee Grays Ath's won't make it past the first day of 2010 !!!!

Christmas won't be over for us until after the 6th January. The feast of the Three Kings is when the Spanish festivities kick in. The children here get a small gift on Christmas Eve and most adults are back at work on Boxing Day. We had Spanish Children carol singing on Boxing Day and the day after too!
We did have the inevitable 'Turkey' curry yesterday, so most of the goodies are getting eaten except the Christmas Cake which we haven't even cut yet!!
Lovely to be able to get out for a decent walk though, the snow has gone from the top of the mountains behind Benidorm so it's warming up again fast - todays forecast 19c.
Very few holiday ads on the TV this year - perhaps you have to sell your 'unwanted gold' to afford a holiday in 2010 !
Chris xx

Hi Lincslass...
Your house sounds like a riot of entertainment... Caspar, Brynner and your grandson keeping you on your toes..LOL. It seems we all eat extra food at Christmas... and unfamiliar items too.... :o(

Paul... we shall be waiting on this blog with bated breath... to hear how Grays Ath's performed at their new year match....;o)

Hello Chris...
I like reading your descriptions of the traditions and weather in Spain. Lots more snow forecast for Britain over the coming days ! xxx

Hi Terra,

I know Christmas is over when it`s time to start looking for a new doggy! Also when the decent dramas are being shown on TV. A very Happy New Year to you and your family. Please give the dogs a pat from me. :o)

Sandra xx

Hi Sandra..
Yes, some strange programmes on TV this week !
Wishing you lots of happiness in 2010....
... with a new doggie. xxx

Mine is over when i get so fed up of christmas cards falling off shelves or off the holder, and there is dust on the baubles time to take the tree down me thinks!!!!

Hi Skilla...
Yes, when the decorations start getting weighed down with the dust...
...that must be a sign..:o)

You need bate your breath any longer, Tt. I can report normal service resumed. Lost 3-0 at home!!!!!!!

Hi Paul...
0-3.... :o( disappointing...
It seems Grays will be working up to a crescendo for the end of the season when they'll win 6-0 :o)

Lovely blog

Thank you, Rkalyan.

I think they will be relegated well before the end of the serason Tt. I got a little bit of stick from some of the youngsters in the crowd when I got my white handkerrchief out and waved it in surrender half way through the second half. Well, that's how it felt that our team just surrender. And we've got a big name manager(Julian Dicks who played for West Ham and Liverpool) but he really doesn't seem to have a clue..You'd think he'd picked something up during his many years in football but he certainly doesn't know how to get the most out of his players, that's for sure!!!!

Hi Paul.... Good luck for Grays at the next game :o)

Hello Tt, yes another one on Saturday and maybe my mate and I will go to Kidderminster the following Saturday.Yes I know I must be bonkers!
Talking of people who are bonkers, Graeme agreed to me putting some video of him on Youtube. I think he likes to have something to show venues if they are thinking of booking him.

I see Fenclare, that your Spanish traditions are very similar to our Italian ones - our festive season is also well and truly over, now that the Befana has made her much awaited visit - she is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve. The churches are all busy dismantling their elaborate Nativity Cribs - some of which are real works of art. I know it's a cliche to think that lots of people have forgotten what all the Christmas celebrations are really about - - -

I know Christmas is over when it's miserable , cold , snowy and we can't get out!!!!!! And the plants are all broken ,squashed and shrivelled. That's my January whinge out of the way. I feel better now.

Well done Paul...you speak for many of us :o)

Hi Terry60 ~
yes, I can imagine many Spanish and Italian traditions being similar :o)