A Litopian Christmas

[Robinne Weiss]

Oh, I absolutely LOVE that, @Robinne Weiss ! I've wanted to make a conical wire frame and cover with greenery asa tree for years, but I'm out-voted every time (and we don't want to disappoint the postman).

We've done scarlet runner beans in a big pot, trained up a cone--it was fabulous! And later we got to eat the beans, too! LOL!

 

[Emily]

The perfect tree experience so

 

[Andy D]

This goes live tonight at 8pm after which you can watch it at your leisure. I’ve had a sneak preview (make a brief appearance) and the music / carols are AMAZING:

 

[Barbara]

... artistic sort of tree. Every year we make something different from whatever stuff we can find lying around the house. This year, having just moved, the only 'junk' we had was some gabion mesh we haven't yet gotten around to filling with rocks. So that's what the tree is. LOL! It makes the most spectacular shadows and reflections on the walls and floor!
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What a fabulous idea!!! You could sell that!!

 

[Jonny]

This made me smile.

 

[Emily]

The hugely significant Solstice Sunrise event at the Neolithic Passage Tomb of Newgrange will be live-streamed from within the Chamber, on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of December, so that everyone will be able to experience this wonderful phenomenon from any location around the world.

The live stream will be available from 08:45 UTC, Sunday 20 December HERE.

The reports from this morning's live stream are, by all accounts, *amazing*

 

[Andy D]

Crazy story!! Sadly the weather not looking too good for it here:

Christmas star: Jupiter and Saturn align in the night sky

Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - have crossed paths in the night sky.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Emily]

Waiting, waiting, waiting (not very patiently) on this eve of the eve of the eve

 

[Emily]

Happy Christmas (started into a cake, for scientific testing purposes of course).

 

[Jonny]

On a similar matter I am testing my fancy gin for tomorrow .

 

[Emily]

This is Very Important Work we are doing, @Jonny. Fair play to you for your bravery and strength of character

 

[Jonny]

Yes @Emily. It’s thanks to people like us and our selfless sacrifices that others may enjoy Christmas safely.

 

[Emily]

We are the embodiment of The Christmas Spirit. Truly. (or I will be shortly thanks to a wee bit of whiskey testing with the cake)

 

[Jonny]

Speaking of which I see it’s gone midnight, so may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

 

[Emily]

And many happy returns (we are trying to banish the older ones to bed so "Santa" can get to work )

 

[Jonny]

I remember that. Once me and herself woke up at about two and the worse for drink. I then realised 'Santa' had a playhouse to construct.
The muddle-headed memory still haunts me to this day. Best of luck.

 

[Andy D]

Merry Christmas one and all X

 

[Jonny]

And to you too, Andy.

 

[Barbara]

Happy Christmas, all.

9 10 AM. Is it too early in the day for brandy and mince pies?

 

[AgentPete]

Never too early for that Hope everyone is safe and happy today and into the new year.

 

[Robinne Weiss]

I had a very writerly Christmas, bagging 7 new notebooks and this delightful mug and coaster created by my daughter.

We exchanged gifts on Boxing Day, because on Christmas Day we were finishing our pre-Christmas tramp. After 4 days of rain, we got glorious sun for the 5 hour coastal section of the track, complete with blooming southern rata (see photo below) Hope you have all had an equally lovely holiday!

 

[Emily]

@Robinne Weiss, your daughter should go into production, what brilliant presents! Hope you are resting after your long walk

 

[Barbara]

Anyone else feeling like this, or am I the only one?

 

[Emily]

I was just about to post that!!!!!!!!!!! **twins**

 

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[Barbara]

Wise words for 2021.

Do as he says or he'll eat your liver.

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[Jonny]

I don’t know whether to believe or be scared. He does a good bit of motivation, though.
Believe will become my credo for 2021.

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Wise words for 2021.

Do as he says or he'll eat your liver.

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Good speech! I must run out and grab my spade and not consider that I might drown in the ditch!