Back to bed.

Continuing on with our winter moan

How glad we'll be when Christmas has flown

But hark there is still more to come

To make us even more feel glum

The clock strikes twelve and off they go

Pumped up with an anticipative glow

Another year has passed them by

Enough to make most people cry

But those asleep in their warm bed

Would rather just forget instead

The noise goes on until the dawn

And then bedroom curtains drawn

Reveal the white stuff on the ground

And at this point we turn around

Back to bed.

[sassy59]

Brrr......that’s a chilly looking photo Don. I’m not a party fan anymore. Don’t have the energy. Thank you for that. Xxxx

[Kittykat2]

Great one Don and good pic too.

Party days over for me too now .

Tele then bed and look at the snow through the window👍💕x

[skischool]

Well you had me totally confused Master Po

I know it's cold but we don't have snow

Southport is famous for its receding tide

Now it appears you must remain inside

Worry not tomorrow's forecast is much better

But beware Friday when it's going to get wetter.

Puzzled Ski's and a cat that doesn't care x

[HungryHufflepuff]

I'm sitting under a blanket watching ELO on the iPlayer but I have to go out to check the sheep are ok. I think I'd rather go to bed! 🐑🔦🌧️🌨️🌬️❄️

[Lemon7 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Love ELO. I watched them too.

[Bingo88 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Great underated band was E.L.O from my area too

[Lemon7 in reply to Bingo88]

I'm a Brummie, living elsewhere now.

[Bingo88 in reply to Lemon7]

Hi Lemon7. Originally from Wolverhampton, Know brum well from being a driver all my working life. Live in Staffordshire now. Been some great bands come out the midlands over the years. Hope you have a good day. Brian

[Lemon7 in reply to Bingo88]

I'm in damp and chilly Scotland now but I'm home a lot to see family and friends. Have a good Christmas and keep well.

[Bingo88 in reply to Lemon7]

Will do You certainly need to up there its certainly colder

[Whitechinchilla in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Hi HH

Did you see them perform on bbc4 last week? Fantabuloso👍

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Whitechinchilla]

I think this was the concert that was on BBC 4. ELO are awesome and just as amazing live 😎

[Whitechinchilla in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Wow have you seen them live?? Am soooo envious 😂

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Whitechinchilla]

No sorry I should have worded that differently, I’ve watched them live on tv, that’s all. I would love to see them live though not sure I’d cope with big crowds anymore. The biggest gig I went to was Alice Cooper and that was one amazing show 😎

[Whitechinchilla in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

You are forgiven 😂 I just felt insanely jealous there for a mo!

I too can’t deal with crowds anymore😩so thank goodness the tv caters for us!😉

[Lemon7 in reply to Whitechinchilla]

I saw them live October 2018 in Birmingham. Awesome live. Great night.

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Lemon7]

Oh no. Now I’m really envious. JUST JOKING. x

Lucky you.

[Izb1]

Brrrr that looks cold, back to bed sounds right x

[Hidden]

Oh how I have always hated New Year’s Eve! I cannot see the point.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Hidden]

The only good thing about it is going out for a walk early the next morning and feeling like I have the world to myself.

[Whitechinchilla in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Perhaps that’s because you do?😂😂😂😂

[Hidden in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Oo yes lovely. I always offer to work on New Year’s Day to let the others get over their hangovers. One day is very much like another with the tourists.

[Whitechinchilla]

It’s a beautiful photo but gives me the shivers just looking at it Don.😉x

[Aingeful]

I won't be partying either! The last two years I have opted out. Even more this year due to having to avoid chest infections. I'll spend it with my sister and a glass or two of malt whiskey! That snow would delight me once,now I find it deeply depressing!! X

[watergazer]

Great thoughts Don- I'm such a home bird these days- the thought of going out at night appals me especially on New Years Eve, This December 31 should be one to remember and celebrate each year as we will have our fourth grandchild appear in the world!! That will be a better New Years Eve. xx

[Lyd12]

I trust that photo is not of your garden, or at least not recently? Quite a downfall. This year I have stayed in more than usual, just don't like the cold. If I don't get to the hairdressers soon I will be tripping over my hair!

Good poem Don, keep 'em coming! Love Iris x

[Hidden in reply to Lyd12]

My garden 19th December 2010

[Lyd12 in reply to Hidden]

Its lovely, perfectly untouched, before a bird decides to hop all over it!

I remember looking out of our window years ago and seeing a fresh fall of snow early in the mornng. Went to get my ipad and when I came back little grandson and his mum were having a snowball fight, my perfect shot was no more! Love Iris x

[Hidden in reply to Lyd12]

It’s so rare to get the opportunity of a shot like that in this area, even when other parts of the country have had heavy falls. Midge was just 3 then and left body prints rather than paw prints as she jumped around disappearing after each leap.

[Badbessie]

Lol. I now think of Christmas as something to get to the other side of. 2016 blue lights down to hospital with pneumonia and septicemia. 2017 bad chest infection spent most of the festive days in bed as GP wanted to put me in hospital if I did not improve. 2018 had antibiotics and steroids before Christmas and thought I would beat the Christmas curse. Sadly my Arthritis came into play and spent most days in bed unable to walk and on morphine. Sadly waiting for Christmas 2019 wondering if I will actually have a Christmas dinner this year.

[JANET127]

Mr Don! Yep...thats Winter! Hibernate till Spring! I am not fond of Winter! No sunshine here in Michigan! Hardly ever! So SAD takes over! I have the SAD lights....I no longer need a alarm clock!!! I love it! Janet127

[majji]

Cap'n I am just loving the word 'anticipative' - well done. I also love that pic of your garden circa 2010 - can't spot any paw prints at the moment though ? x

[blueskies--2]

Good picture Don better on to look at, gives a chill. Party days are over for me to.

Much prefer a good Movie and slumber land .

Rest well.