1. From Ned A walk in clear fresh air through glistening snow in the back woods. (He's a working dog, but seems to earn very little over and above a bowl of Bakers Complete once a day...)
2. From Old Mac, an invitation to the Social Club for drinks later, (on any day apart from Christmas this would be a Worry..)
3. From the Cherub a Present that Cannot be Disclosed, but meant he not only had to navigate a Shop that sells Girly Stuff but also had to Gift Wrap on his own...
4. From the neighbours at No 3 an invite for G&T later (they got my number...)
So as an experiment, here, thanks to the Wonder that is Online Shopping in Virtual Reality comes my Christmas Gifts. Chosen for all those whose blogs and comments I've been enjoying for the past year.
Mr Musgrove - A Christmas Jumper! (Sorry Kev...The Book of Cynicism was sold out...)
Yes, yes, yes, I kept the receipt
Roses - THIS Ivy Plant will never die!! See the advantages of virtual reality???
Clyde - Remember those jeans you used to wear in your background picture??? I'm assuming the new dark background means that the old jeans needed replacing....
Rog - Because the Cucumber Bowls last year were a Triumph...
Barb - The Einstein Time Experiment is continuing even as I type....
MmE DeFarge - I know it's been a tough year.. and I k now you are currently out with real huskies, but look, when you get back, have a virtual husky pup from me.
Will the Cute Never End??
Vegetable Assassin - How tough are you to choose presents for??? Mind you since you still seem to have the MOUSE problem...
Nick - AHA! See! You are not so difficult to find pressies for!
Scarlet - Your blogging this year has been woeful. However your past glories live on... I thought you might have use for these guys down south (so to speak..)
And KAZ! I KNOW you're out there. As if I could forget (seeing's how I'm pinching majorly from your blog...) So I'm sending you the best Christmas present anyone could ever want.
I hear his bedside manner is second to none.
And then there's Charlie!, Mapstew, Pat, Pearl, Libby, Malc, Kurt.... all of you guys. I'm sorry I'm running out of time here. What can I do except share my favourite advert of all time.
Check out The BRIDGE (look out for me waving)... follow through to GLASGOW via the Falkirk Bridge and Eileen Donan!Merry Christmas
Macy
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25 December 2010 at 14:25
I love ivy! Thank you so much. Such a relief to hear it won't die. The real ones are dried twigs. I despair.
Enjoy drinkies with your neighbours and down at the social club later.
25 December 2010 at 17:11
Just what I've always wanted! Thanks so much!
25 December 2010 at 18:44
Aaah shucks....thanks! Happy and healthy Christmas wishes to you and the cherub.
25 December 2010 at 19:15
Thank you dearie. I shall wear it all ways.
25 December 2010 at 20:08
You know, I got a new dishwasher a while back and since then no sign of any mouse. I seem to have plugged his hole! But I'll keep your very kind gift as a warning to future interlopers of my evil intent. :)
For you I got some giant granny pants to keep your ladyparts nice and warm in all that snow you've been having.
No YOU are welcome! :)
25 December 2010 at 20:29
It's okay that you ran out of shopping time—I'm terribly hard to buy for, and I haven't time to come to Glasgow to make a return.
The important thing is that you and the Cherub have a nice Christmas day together.
26 December 2010 at 00:53
Thank you so much, and you already knew there was no need for a pressie for a lad who alreadyhas all he needs! A lot of love to you and the cherub! :¬)
xxx
26 December 2010 at 08:41
See you Macy! Oz sends sympathetic vibes to the Nedster in Bakers Complete Shite way. Hope you've got the dreaming of a White Christmas out of your system now...
26 December 2010 at 09:04
My bottom lip is trembling a little but at least I got a mensh!
I wish all good things for 2011!
26 December 2010 at 11:02
PS. Just so you know for next year...I'm still after Robert Downey Jr.
Hope your Boxing Day isn't too hungover and you're preparing for more drunken festivities.
26 December 2010 at 11:25
Thank you very much----how did you know that I had grown out and over my other jeans ?
I cant help it---I live in jeans---and, oh, I wish that was me.
Very impressed by the young cherub--out shopping AND wrapping---
Your young man is certainly growing.
Now watch that old bloke at the social club
26 December 2010 at 13:44
Ah, the Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom. Just what I need to solve all those knotty personal problems.
Hope you enjoyed the drinks and general conviviality. And the girly stuff. How very bold of the Cherub.
29 December 2010 at 10:26
How are you doing lovely?
Are you still snowed in? Or have you managed to hit the sales?
My wv: bound. Tee hee.
3 January 2011 at 12:28
KAZ regifted Don Draper to me.
3 January 2011 at 19:41
MJ - ???? I Specifically Told Him Not To Leave The Toilet Seat Up..