Christmas eve

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Fire low. Stuffing made. Turkey still hanging high in the rafters of the cold stable. Cat out for the night. Half moon high in the stars.
Presents under the tree.
Merry Christmas.

Comments

  1. rusty duck24 December 2012 at 23:39

    Merry Christmas, Elizabeth.

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  2. materfamilias25 December 2012 at 01:52

    And Merry Christmas to you! Sounds as if it's made a lovely start. . .

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  3. Penny25 December 2012 at 05:53

    Merry Christmas to you too, and I love that header photo, from sunny and beautiful Kangaroo Island, South Australia

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  4. Suman25 December 2012 at 06:15

    It all sounds perfect! Merry Christmas and the best of season's greetings to you and your family.

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  5. Linda25 December 2012 at 06:37

    Merry Christmas! Our Christmas ham - ham #2 as the first one was so overcooked we had to start over - is safely done and waiting to be carved in the morning.
    Christmas Blessings to you and yours from Texas!

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  6. elaine 25 December 2012 at 07:10

    Just going to fetch the Christmas cockerel out of the greenhouse - hope the mice haven't found it first. Best wishes to you for a happy Christmas.

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  7. MsCaroline25 December 2012 at 10:13

    It all sounds lovely and peaceful and as opposite as can be from our odd city Christmas here in a highrise apartment building in Seoul.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  8. Lynne25 December 2012 at 10:16

    Words . . . wintery head photo . . . invites me into life in the Welch hills and more . . .
    Merry Christmas Day . . .

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  9. Anonymous25 December 2012 at 11:21

    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Fröhliche Weihnachten from Inge!

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  10. Felicia25 December 2012 at 12:25

    Merry Christmas!

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  11. Anonymous25 December 2012 at 18:58

    Just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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  12. Marcheline25 December 2012 at 20:31

    HAPPIEST OF YULETIDES FROM LONG ISLAND!

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  13. Lona25 December 2012 at 21:25

    Merry Christmas to you and the family.

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  14. Frances25 December 2012 at 23:44

    Beautifully, simply put, Elizabeth.

    A very Happy Christmas to you and yours. xo

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  15. Unknown26 December 2012 at 03:46

    I am enjoying your blog so much, from the Niagara area in Canada. While we are so far apart, among passionate gardeners, there are so many similarities! In additon to hearing your gardening stories, I especially like your philosophical discussions!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family

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  16. Pondside26 December 2012 at 16:35

    I can imagine that your Christmas was a happy one, Elizabeth. Best wishes for a no-stress Boxing Day!

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  17. Dobby26 December 2012 at 20:37

    Hope you had a good day. Merry Christmas and a Happy (and drier) New Year.

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  18. Esther Montgomery27 December 2012 at 21:12

    Hope you are having a mega-Christmas and will find yourself beautifully refreshed and content.

    Best wishes for all good things in 2013.

    Esther

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  19. Anonymous28 December 2012 at 14:48

    Hi Elizabeth! I like you Christmas checklist! :-) I hope you and your family had a good time celebrating

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