Virtual Christmas thread 2023

[nitram]

I watched last night’s programme and it was so frustrating. I failed on the first question but then went on to get the rest correct until I got to 30%

I also watched and got all correct.
I nearly missed out on the one with news as answer.
Weird thing is that in the 45 sample questions I found today and posted one of the 1% questions is last nights.

 

[MaNaAk]

Sugar-free jam tarts (after having cleared another mess)!

 

[jennifer1967]

Sugar-free jam tarts (after having cleared another mess)!View attachment 69712

very nice. i didnt know you can get sugar free jam.

 

[MaNaAk]

very nice. i didnt know you can get sugar free jam.

And marmalade in Sainsbury's

 

[Firecatcher]

Happy Birthday @Jaded'n'faded
🎂 🎂 🎂

Well my plans seem to have got awry too
Ive got all my family coming over for the day tomorrow (its not my year to host Christmas day itself, so they are all coming before Christmas)
OH cant cope with lots of people at a sit down meal and I dont want to spend all day cooking, so we are having a buffet meal - cold meats, salads, cheese and crackers.

I picked up all the meat needed for the Christmas period yesterday (turkey breast in the freezer) and got my fruit/veg order from the greengrocers. Everything else had been got from Sainsburys earlier in the week, so I was feeling pretty smug that I had got all the food and put aside today to do all the cooking and last minute cleaning.

Like Chizz, I hadnt planned for 3 extra washloads! OHs catheter came apart during the night, he woke up wringing wet and I had to remove his wet PJs, wash him and change all the bedding. Thank god for kylie sheets! At least today is a good drying day. I also had a newby carer who had not been before, so I had to show her where everything was kept and how the shower worked

Talk about multitasking today, though. Today at one point I had washing on the line, more in the washing machine, pigs in blankets cooking in the oven, rice for the rice salad on the hob, peas and sweetcorn in the microwave and the dishwasher on too. When something started dinging I couldnt work out which thing was finished and needed attention!

OK, Ive finished lunch - back for round 3!!

Well done for achieving so much. Thank you also for a previous tip of yours to another poster about carefully sifting through a PWDs belongings. Today I found a crucifix and chain that had belonged to my beloved grandmother concealed in one of my Mum’s nightdresses. This has really made my Christmas as I thought my Mum had thrown it away with multiple other possessions. I’d been heartbroken about the loss.

 

[canary]

Today I found a crucifix and chain that had belonged to my beloved grandmother concealed in one of my Mum’s nightdresses. This has really made my Christmas as I thought my Mum had thrown it away with multiple other possessions. I’d been heartbroken about the loss.

Thats lovely. It must have been like getting a Christmas present
xxx

 

[Janey B]

Hope you are able to enjoy your Christmas everyone.🎄🎁🥂
Celebrate in your own way
🥳🍾🥧🍰🍬
Best wishes to you all 😘

 

[Grannie G]

I also watched and got all correct.
I nearly missed out on the one with news as answer.
Weird thing is that in the 45 sample questions I found today and posted one of the 1% questions is last nights.

Clever 😊👏🏻👏🏻

 

[Helly68]

Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful day tomorrow (well as peaceful as possible) and thinking of carers and their loved ones everywhere at this time of year

 

[Firecatcher]

Thats lovely. It must have been like getting a Christmas present
xxx

Yes it definitely was. I hope your bu

Thats lovely. It must have been like getting a Christmas present
xxx

It definitely was as I thought it was well and truly lost. I hope your buffet goes well and your OH has a better night tonight.

 

[GillP]

Well done for achieving so much. Thank you also for a previous tip of yours to another poster about carefully sifting through a PWDs belongings. Today I found a crucifix and chain that had belonged to my beloved grandmother concealed in one of my Mum’s nightdresses. This has really made my Christmas as I thought my Mum had thrown it away with multiple other possessions. I’d been heartbroken about the loss.

This has made me smile, so pleased for you.

 

[Gosling]

I am also wishing everyone a peaceful and enjoyable (as it can be for many) Christmas. Thinking of you all and also thankful for the virtual connections we have made over the year, 🎄 🤶
Here's our cake made and decorated in pastel colours - not necessarily Christmas theme - but full of fruit steeped in alcohol, covered in marzipan, and then fondant icing, with royal icing coloured stars.
You're all stars - celebrate as best you can🎈

 

[Grannie G]

What a delightful and original looking cake @Gosling

 

[canary]

Lovely cake @Gosling

My cake has already been half eaten by the family yesterday! The buffet went very well @Firecatcher , although sadly, daughters car broke down soon after setting off and had to be towed back, so they didnt manage to get here.
Quiet day today eating leftovers and watching TV - Mogs Christmas coming up!!

 

[GillP]

I am also wishing everyone a peaceful and enjoyable (as it can be for many) Christmas. Thinking of you all and also thankful for the virtual connections we have made over the year, 🎄 🤶
Here's our cake made and decorated in pastel colours - not necessarily Christmas theme - but full of fruit steeped in alcohol, covered in marzipan, and then fondant icing, with royal icing coloured stars.
You're all stars - celebrate as best you can🎈View attachment 69715

Lovely cake, I am sure it will be relished.

 

[jennifer1967]

Lovely cake @Gosling

My cake has already been half eaten by the family yesterday! The buffet went very well @Firecatcher , although sadly, daughters car broke down soon after setting off and had to be towed back, so they didnt manage to get here.
Quiet day today eating leftovers and watching TV - Mogs Christmas coming up!!

about a cat i think. i like the snowman too

 

[canary]

Yes @jennifer1967 , its about a forgetful cat. I used to read the Mog books to my kids when they were young and now the youngest grandkid has just discovered them too. I always loved Mog

 

[jennifer1967]

Yes @jennifer1967 , its about a forgetful cat. I used to read the Mog books to my kids when they were young and now the youngest grandkid has just discovered them too. I always loved Mog

im sure ive read them to mine as well at some stage. i used to borrow them from the library. i keep thinking of meg and mog which is different.

 

[Firecatcher]

I am also wishing everyone a peaceful and enjoyable (as it can be for many) Christmas. Thinking of you all and also thankful for the virtual connections we have made over the year, 🎄 🤶
Here's our cake made and decorated in pastel colours - not necessarily Christmas theme - but full of fruit steeped in alcohol, covered in marzipan, and then fondant icing, with royal icing coloured stars.
You're all stars - celebrate as best you can🎈View attachment 69715

Your cake looks really beautiful.

 

[Alberta23]

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope everyone gets to enjoy Christmas with family and friends, even if its for only a few minutes. Thanks to the Forum team for your support, compassion, kindness and honesty. You make this forum what it is. A lifeline to everyone who uses it.
Festive love and kind wishes coming your way.
🎄🎄🎄🎇🎇🎆🎁