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Bye bye Christmas

The lit up metal Christmas tree in Greymouth Square

Christmas Day has come and gone here. I worked the last 5 days from Tuesday through to Saturday, I usually only work 4 days a week as anything more wears me out mentally and physically these days.

Yesterday we had a very quiet day at home. Lunch was crispy pork belly with apple crumble pie and custard for desert. Dinner was scallops wrapped in bacon, all washed down with sparkling grape juice mixed with cranberry juice. Now I have the next 3 days off while the others go back to work today.

Tiger on one of the cat towers

And the 4 sloths slept the entire day away...

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roentare said…
Hard working through the festive period. The tree is of purple colour and it stands out uniquely
26 December 2022 at 08:53
Tom said…
...I love the mural.
26 December 2022 at 15:00
William Kendall said…
I wouldn't mind working through the holidays. As it is, I spent the day quietly here.
26 December 2022 at 15:03
magiceye said…
Rest well! Loved your header!
26 December 2022 at 17:22
local alien said…
Sounds like a wonderful day. Enjoy your rest
26 December 2022 at 20:09
Fun60 said…
A quiet Christmas has its attractions. The family will not be getting together until the 27th so I have had a different Christmas day for a change.
26 December 2022 at 21:23
Bill said…
Enjoy your days off and recharge. Love your new header too.
27 December 2022 at 05:10
Sharon said…
Now that sounds just lovely! Enjoy your days off.
27 December 2022 at 06:34
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8 August 2023 at 19:10
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