tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post6799308636498274832..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Festive spirit.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11262285131981751182016-12-20T10:55:49.414+00:002016-12-20T10:55:49.414+00:00can't see a search strip top left.can't see a search strip top left.<br />Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44253424967378785252016-12-20T04:17:47.929+00:002016-12-20T04:17:47.929+00:00Gollys are not too PC these days in the UK. Thankf...Gollys are not too PC these days in the UK. Thankfully I come from a generation before the invention of 'racism' etc. I'm very proud to have Golly on the top of our tree (we leave off the 'wog').Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47256018375090250592016-12-20T04:14:09.728+00:002016-12-20T04:14:09.728+00:00If you look in my search strip (top left) for '...If you look in my search strip (top left) for 'Home cured bacon', you will find my method. I have since cured other pieces for just four days, and it is probably better (less salty). It's a matter of getting your own taste catered for. Let me know how you get on.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25699249442049792532016-12-19T23:13:19.711+00:002016-12-19T23:13:19.711+00:00I made a wee doll over 40 years ago that looks lik...I made a wee doll over 40 years ago that looks like a female version of your tree topper. I had no idea my lovely girl is called a Gollywog. I've always called her my Poppet and love her dearly. Think I'll move her to a place of honor on top of my tree right now. X Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278577270209960567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24441531834655311462016-12-19T22:50:52.577+00:002016-12-19T22:50:52.577+00:00Hi! Nothing to do with decorations! Can you point ...Hi! Nothing to do with decorations! Can you point me to your salting bacon post. I've just butchered half a pig and have put some belly aside.<br /> thanks GillFrugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11434548555084377512016-12-19T18:24:08.041+00:002016-12-19T18:24:08.041+00:00Get those Sprouts on; only a week to go.Get those Sprouts on; only a week to go.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20327827859041194342016-12-19T16:55:35.706+00:002016-12-19T16:55:35.706+00:00Cut our tree down and dressed it last week. Mince ...Cut our tree down and dressed it last week. Mince pies today, then get the sprouts, potatoes, carrots and parsnips in for The Dinner on Wednesday; the turkey arrives on Wednesday also. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650725159013368925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79990521535262256352016-12-19T15:46:06.313+00:002016-12-19T15:46:06.313+00:00Our Teddy, and our Monkey, will have to wait for n...Our Teddy, and our Monkey, will have to wait for next year. To each his/her turn.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14384286140659050422016-12-19T15:44:50.925+00:002016-12-19T15:44:50.925+00:00We don't. All the bits I need for the big day ...We don't. All the bits I need for the big day were taken out in advance. I cheated.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67956816820472629072016-12-19T15:23:51.215+00:002016-12-19T15:23:51.215+00:00As we started the Festive Season ages ago I am pro...As we started the Festive Season ages ago I am proud to report that the lights for outside (Back & Front) and the four windows are at last all On and Off at the same time. Hall and living room are still manual so we are able to go to bed early or late and not inflict the change of lighting on The Dog and our canine-ess visitor.<br />Needless to say we have a teddy on the top of our new Two Dimenional Tree. pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15961410445451305922016-12-19T13:35:32.207+00:002016-12-19T13:35:32.207+00:00The week before Christmas is always more festive t...The week before Christmas is always more festive than after. I hope you and those you love have a splendid holiday. <br /><br />How do you get in your cupboard with the tree up against it?Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67846211346216510562016-12-19T13:31:44.756+00:002016-12-19T13:31:44.756+00:00She's a pussy cat.She's a pussy cat.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16886215233553438582016-12-19T13:31:02.158+00:002016-12-19T13:31:02.158+00:00No-one's had a go at me yet; I'm rather di...No-one's had a go at me yet; I'm rather disappointed.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47580176668581821942016-12-19T13:30:35.434+00:002016-12-19T13:30:35.434+00:00I'm always well organised, if I wasn't it ...I'm always well organised, if I wasn't it would be chaotic. Everything is planned.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15930561129071090072016-12-19T13:29:46.947+00:002016-12-19T13:29:46.947+00:00Cold here today. We're spending the day by the...Cold here today. We're spending the day by the fire. Mince pies for tea.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56024468857252157792016-12-19T12:09:33.762+00:002016-12-19T12:09:33.762+00:00When you start getting compliments from Ursula, wa...When you start getting compliments from Ursula, watch out...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57195889743300588562016-12-19T11:26:46.211+00:002016-12-19T11:26:46.211+00:00I can sense the excitement building . . . I can sense the excitement building . . . Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5537249240037355002016-12-19T10:56:55.999+00:002016-12-19T10:56:55.999+00:00Only the Cro household would not only be brave eno...Only the Cro household would not only be brave enough to stick a Gollwog at the top of the tree as a fairy, but tell the world about it over the net - with photos. You can love Reggae too much, you know...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26861762735953592882016-12-19T10:28:49.733+00:002016-12-19T10:28:49.733+00:00Enjoy the festivities. I always enjoy this week ...Enjoy the festivities. I always enjoy this week before the big day. I like to be well organised - and I am this year, so I can relax and just beware of eating too much before the big day.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79573465723595210352016-12-19T09:36:55.298+00:002016-12-19T09:36:55.298+00:00It's original and I love it! I remember last y...It's original and I love it! I remember last year's Mickey Mouse too. I agree with Jackie, Lady M's hair is lovely.<br />I can sense your happy spirit, Cro.<br />Greetings Maria x<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20870163385452629572016-12-19T09:18:17.093+00:002016-12-19T09:18:17.093+00:00Christmas Day is always special to me; even though...Christmas Day is always special to me; even though I dislike all the early hype. We're pretty much done I think; the cake is made, the presents are wrapped, the tree is up. All we need now is a roast Turkey and Plum Pud', and we'll be very happy.<br /><br />Lady M has always had nice hair. Firstly blonde, then a bit darker, but always lush! I've told her what you said.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17290616011953732016-12-19T08:47:14.356+00:002016-12-19T08:47:14.356+00:00It's so good to hear some Christmas spirit Cro...It's so good to hear some Christmas spirit Cro ..... there is a lot of bah humbug going on in blogland !!!! I LOVE your golly .... I had one exactly like yours except mine had a blue jumper and he was my favourite toy as a child. Our decorations are done and half the presents are wrapped .... am going to go to London and have friends to meet this week in the lead up to the big day. I know that you and Lady M will enjoy every minute .... PS: Lady M has beautiful hair !! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89731158105230863802016-12-19T08:45:10.479+00:002016-12-19T08:45:10.479+00:00Glug, glug.Glug, glug.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45260966148073827062016-12-19T08:44:55.571+00:002016-12-19T08:44:55.571+00:00Thank you Jules. It looks as if it's going to ...Thank you Jules. It looks as if it's going to be a very good Christmas. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7732367073950360832016-12-19T08:18:18.205+00:002016-12-19T08:18:18.205+00:00Plenty of Christmas cheer going on here today xPlenty of Christmas cheer going on here today xRachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.com