Its Christmas.....again.

[cycli]

I don't know if you feel this way.

I'd like to think you do.

It's likely that this is the day

remission chose a few.

Unfortunately though I have to say

I'm not one of that crew.

Maybe I should learn to pray.

For some it does renew.

This is now the time of year

goodwill and hope abound.

None of us need shed a tear

if cure is never found.

We all know how to cope, it's clear

and help is all around.

So raise a glass and spread the cheer.

Such a happy sound.

Merry Christmas Everyone.

[yogabonnie]

and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year right back to you!

[piglette]

I had a lovely surprise today, the local florist turned up at my door with a lovely bunch of tulips as a thank you for my help during the year to our village. It gives you a warm feeling inside.

Red tulips for Christmas

[cycli in reply to piglette]

Isn't that nice. Well done Piglette

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

They are lovely!!!! Fits with our weather here - been 19C in parts of the region today. Not up here in the mountains but it was in a ski resort!!!!

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

Only 10C here and a bit wet and miserable. Could be worse.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

My daughter's partner was asking a couple of days ago if he needed to bring his long johns!!! She, on the other hand, was just panicking she's only bringing winter clothes, But it won't be that warm up here or even for very long. But has been lovely sun and a very pretty sunset tonight.

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

Sun makes all the difference, doesn’t matter how cold it is.

[cycli]

It's been 16 days since the freeze and losing water. When it finally thawed I discovered the pump was too damaged to work properly. I also discovered that the pump fitted was the wrong sort and I have now replaced it with the correct type. Fun and games at a difficult time of year but all sorted now. You don't question what you inherited until it finally fails to deliver. Mind you, I should have known. the previous owners track record said it all.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to cycli]

You think too well of people!! We have taken on a house a few times that was passed on when we were finished in a far better and safer state than we got it!!!

[cycli in reply to PMRpro]

there was so much else to sort I left the pump to struggle on. We had fields damaged by overstocking with cattle. Just mud. 30 acres of ragwort to pull, Fields of dock, thistle and nettle. No fencing to delineate fields from road. 4.5km of stone wall to repair and a 5bed farmhouse to completely gut and rebuild. On the plus side we have 100acres nestled in a beautiful landscape with half a mile of the river Greta to enjoy.

[Kendrew]

Thankyou and merry Christmas to you too.

[Wizards]

Absolutely beautiful. I was New Years

[cycli in reply to Wizards]

Hi wizards. I still have a wish to travel transcontinental rail across Canada to British Columbia and the Redwoods. Maybe someday.

[Wizards in reply to cycli]

If you ever do get hold of me. I'll help you out. We have family in England that visit often. Merry Christmas

[cycli in reply to Wizards]

Won't be for a while but thank you. Need to improve health and mobility first.

[montebello]

Thank you for this, cycli

[cycli in reply to montebello]

welcome. Have a good time .........everyone

[Summerrental]

Merry Christmas to you also, love the poem.! Happy New Year too!

[Bcol]

Hi Cycli, your poetryskills remain undiminished. A very Happy Christmas and New Year.

[cycli in reply to Bcol]

sadly we won't be sharing with Meg or Rex.

[Bcol in reply to cycli]

Indeed, those days are very sadly gone. However, even though they may not with us in their bodily form, they will always be with us and by our sides in spirit.

[cycli in reply to Bcol]

So true. I'm constantly reflecting on his companionship. So different to Ann's collie which whilst friendly doesn't want to relate.

[AshPen9]

Thanks cycli. You always have something relevant, entertaining and thought-provoking to say. I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas.

[cycli in reply to AshPen9]

So kind. When you think it takes the same effort to complement or denigrate I'm saddened so many take the latter course.

[AshPen9]

You're right cycli, but not the people on this forum. Maybe it takes a bit of pain to make us more appreciative. I really appreciate this community and feel uplifted by, and connected to, the contributors. Have a great Christmas.

[HeronNS]

Merry Christmas, and Happy Healthy New Year!