Snow Tiger's Musings

Just a short note this time.  I've received news from family in the states.  My dear mother has died.  It seems as though these events have routinely happened during the holiday season, and it's a little hard to bear.  Christmas has lost a little of it's glitter at the moment, but it doesn't dull my wish for everyone to have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

You probably won't be hearing from me till after the first of the year....I'm sure everyone has a lot going on.

See you in the new year...

Hello all

My birthday has come and gone...and a wonderful one it was!  Many cards, and a special honour by being asked to light a candle in the Advent wreath at Sunday's church service.  That event meant a lot to me.  I've never done anything like that and it's just another thing that has made my move here so great.

The Christmas lights are up in town, and we've had Edwardian Night.  There seem to be more lights this year.  I think people are using lights to lesson the emotional effects of the recession.  It's hit this country hard and people are looking for ways to "make it feel better."  I even saw a news report on TV about neighbors than had banded together to decorate each house in their neighborhood with "American style" lighting displays.  They did a good job..and loads of people were coming to see.  Outdoor decorating has seldom been done in UK, and it's good to drive around and see lights up.  Almost feels like home.

I have our house decorated.  I've always loved victorian Christmas decorations, and this year is no different.  Dave even admits it's pretty.  And that's a big statement coming from him!  I brought my creche from home and it's lovely seeing it out again on the mantle.

Dave is working Christmas this year. :-(  Not my idea of fun...however I am having dinner with friends and that will help.  The day after Christmas is Boxing Day...the fox hunt....and a big meal...we'll have our little Christmas then.

February brings our first wedding anniversary!!!!  Can you believe it?  Dave told me at the beginning that "we'll be saying hasn't time flown?"  I didn't believe him...but it has.

It has been such a good year....with more to come.