tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post9117152561784360292..comments2024-03-29T05:26:30.522+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: The Bock et al.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78930072450162801422016-12-19T04:25:10.069+00:002016-12-19T04:25:10.069+00:00Yes, I've heard about that. I think it's a...Yes, I've heard about that. I think it's almost become a tradition in itself to burn it down. It sounds like both fun, and a shame at the same time.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59506965653337077272016-12-19T04:23:26.628+00:002016-12-19T04:23:26.628+00:00A lot of our very old decorations are in a loft in...A lot of our very old decorations are in a loft in England; waiting for our return (if ever).Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67689685062359250912016-12-19T04:22:32.614+00:002016-12-19T04:22:32.614+00:00It was a wonderful evening, with lots of 'dign...It was a wonderful evening, with lots of 'dignitaries' around; I was very lucky to have been invited. It was something that should be witnessed by everyone.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41731921657557266662016-12-19T03:12:25.520+00:002016-12-19T03:12:25.520+00:00Your bok is more fortunate than the giant one in S...Your bok is more fortunate than the giant one in Sweden that is too often a target for arson. Yeah for ancient ornaments!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809546303562476065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19810650335752257362016-12-18T22:20:24.272+00:002016-12-18T22:20:24.272+00:00Sounds perfect to me.Sounds perfect to me.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19693223467568396932016-12-18T17:39:05.193+00:002016-12-18T17:39:05.193+00:00Wow! Wow! Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26182370728650374482016-12-18T17:25:06.957+00:002016-12-18T17:25:06.957+00:00This year I plunged through decades of Christmas d...This year I plunged through decades of Christmas decor and passed them on to our four kids and my three sisters. There is no room here for it all. I felt sad, but seeing all these items in their new homes making new traditions, relieved my self-imposed melancholy. Your home looks so warm and cozy Cro.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18509018359848278082016-12-18T15:32:31.600+00:002016-12-18T15:32:31.600+00:00I do agree about the pleasure derived from putting...I do agree about the pleasure derived from putting up decorations that you have had for years. I think that seeing all those beautiful young swedish girls in their white would have been an amazing sight...but pity the dumpy brunette who has to watch them!libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44844073604637494812016-12-18T13:59:45.371+00:002016-12-18T13:59:45.371+00:00A cup of Lapsang and a mince pie for our afternoon...A cup of Lapsang and a mince pie for our afternoon tea; what could be better.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91417441343821189912016-12-18T13:56:51.388+00:002016-12-18T13:56:51.388+00:00Ours is a bit hit-n-miss. I chopped it down this m...Ours is a bit hit-n-miss. I chopped it down this morning, and left it to Lady Magnon to decorate.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2305363935684654782016-12-18T13:55:46.745+00:002016-12-18T13:55:46.745+00:00We do half Swedish, and half British.We do half Swedish, and half British.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69834956556737779092016-12-18T13:54:35.659+00:002016-12-18T13:54:35.659+00:00Have you ever been to a ceremony? It's quite s...Have you ever been to a ceremony? It's quite something. The one I went to had about 50 girls in white walking behind the crowned one. All beautiful blondes.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15491216066708752282016-12-18T13:52:06.822+00:002016-12-18T13:52:06.822+00:00Nice, isn't he!Nice, isn't he!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83878898623808410852016-12-18T13:48:54.407+00:002016-12-18T13:48:54.407+00:00I've almost finished making all the gifts that...I've almost finished making all the gifts that I will be mailing tomorrow. Baking is now also underway. Lots of cookies will also be given away.<br />Somewhere in the mix, it will be fun to bring the boxes of ornaments down from their spot on the top shelf, and start some decorating. I've not enough room for a tree, but always do get some fragrant greenery to grace a tabletop.<br />And, there is another Christmas party this evening...some cookies will be taken along to that gathering.<br />It's a great time of year!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70925729076410372192016-12-18T13:47:57.707+00:002016-12-18T13:47:57.707+00:00 Leylandii is a lovely tree. I hope we see a pictu... Leylandii is a lovely tree. I hope we see a picture of how you decorate it.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2212442119742022512016-12-18T13:39:52.486+00:002016-12-18T13:39:52.486+00:00I love to read of the Christmas customs of others....I love to read of the Christmas customs of others. They are all different and lovely and are centered around tradition. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83059178804574820102016-12-18T13:01:02.277+00:002016-12-18T13:01:02.277+00:00'Tis the season for young Swedish girls to set...'Tis the season for young Swedish girls to set fire to their heads in church as St. Lucia.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65839395102888396702016-12-18T13:00:17.513+00:002016-12-18T13:00:17.513+00:00OOoo I LOVE the goat! Merry Christmas!OOoo I LOVE the goat! Merry Christmas!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18018309077621282502016-12-18T09:44:24.070+00:002016-12-18T09:44:24.070+00:00Many years back I was invited to a very special St...Many years back I was invited to a very special St Lucia service at Westminster Cathedral. I was given a front row seat, and it was totally magical. Afterwards I was taken to the nearby Swedish Club, and fed on Mulled wine and an extensive smorgasbord (sp?).Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19228081534583168972016-12-18T09:41:22.383+00:002016-12-18T09:41:22.383+00:00I've just finished, but there's a little b...I've just finished, but there's a little bit of cosmetic work to finish off before lunch. Hopefully my last plastering for a while. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12208405537199828862016-12-18T09:39:24.776+00:002016-12-18T09:39:24.776+00:00That's what I like about my branch of Leylandi...That's what I like about my branch of Leylandii; no needles!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19583393352492620312016-12-18T08:50:22.513+00:002016-12-18T08:50:22.513+00:00I was sorry to read that many Swedish communities ...I was sorry to read that many Swedish communities have abandoned the ancient feast of St. Lucie where girls dressed in white used to walk with candles on their heads. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18658751782408848382016-12-18T08:46:36.573+00:002016-12-18T08:46:36.573+00:00I like your Bock, and it is very well kept for its...I like your Bock, and it is very well kept for its 50 years! (I wish I could preserve that well in tissue paper)<br />You are always very busy, Cro; hope the plastering is finished so you may enjoy the festive preparations with Lady M.<br />Greetings Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44602578041988793772016-12-18T08:25:41.073+00:002016-12-18T08:25:41.073+00:00Although we have about two acres of Christmas tree...Although we have about two acres of Christmas trees, I am ashamed to report that we have an artificial one - I can;t be bothered with all the needles.<br />We always put it up after my weekly cleaner has been - and like you I enjoy getting out all the old familiar things.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29682818083731276242016-12-18T07:59:45.016+00:002016-12-18T07:59:45.016+00:00p.s. I was looking for your piece about the Hornet...p.s. I was looking for your piece about the Hornet nest, but couldn't find it!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com