Elegsabiff

Elegsabiff

Dec 2015

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Memories for Christmas

I'm a bit of a gypsy, and have moved I think 22 times since I was born - when I bought my current little house, which is quite an ugly little house, I thought oh well, it will be fine for a year or two. Thirteen years later ... I got home from work today to find a big box on the doorstep. Wait until Christmas to open it? Aye, that'll be right!

This ugly little house is now crammed with memories. I brought favourite stuff with me when I moved to the UK, inherited more when my father died, then when my mother did, things from my childhood that I had loved. My daughter's room is like a time warp of her life, unnerving for visitors perhaps but she loves it when she comes to stay. Changes and improvements for my comfort have been made by people who cared about my happiness. It isn't even that ugly any more - some bits are now downright pretty. And the big box contained a fire to dress up the lounge.

Love it.

and so does the dog

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Memories can be happy or sad. I choose happy.

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mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

I have warm, happy, memories on Christmas.

My parents always ensured we got what we needed, and most often what we wanted too

I am lucky that I have only good memories of my childhood.

As an adult, no matter where I lived, I always went home for Christmas. To me, home represents Christmas. Warm fire, laughter, turkey, chocolates, presents, love.

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

Love it, Molly

that's exactly what I meant. It's a time to wrap yourself in the best memories of all the years and be at peace.

Well, except for those dashing round cooking up a storm and frantically wrapping last minute prezzies, you can be at peace afterwards

lindsyjones●unknown, California USA

Dec 22, 2015●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

That's a touching story Elags and I can relate to you. From childhood to adulthood, my memories of Christmas is full of joys, happiness and contentment.

In the Philippines, radio stations start playing Carols as early as September.

Houses are decked out same month.

Merry Christmas and hope you have warm and joyful one.

Ccincy●Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Dec 22, 2015●1 Blogs●3,385 Comments

When my son was little his father and I always did our best to make his childhood memories good ones for him to remember.

My childhood memories weren't all that wonderful.

zmountainman●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Log burners here are a double edged sword, we need something to take the chill off in the winter but due to the weather here trees grow slowly, when I came here some 13 years ago there was a young fruit tree, not sure what type as it was too young for fruit, anyway I've watered it & strimmed away the weeds in winter, each year it grows around 2"

now it's about 3ft tall so the other day I went down to check if it had any blossom.......dead as a dodo

trees here need to be tough & that poor little thing really wasn't, the result is firewood is expensive to buy

if I lived where you do I'd install a log burner the size of a family car before I moved in

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

LJ, September!

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

CC - I'm a long way from where I was born and grew up, my friends are scattered all over the world, and it is dark and cold in Scotland right now, and full summer where I once was.

There are bad memories too, I've been around a long time. There are always good and bad memories. I choose happy.

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

Z, I've got it covered. Central heating, check. Radiator on wheels to roll around with me, check. 3 layers of clothing, check.

I'm sorry about your tree, though.

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

Yikes, cheer this blog up, somebody, please.

You. Yes, you. Be funny.

LucyMaud●unknown, Alberta Canada

Dec 22, 2015●1 Blogs●657 Comments

what a great photo, Elegs! Very smart puppy. I've loads of fantastic Christmas memories from throughout my life...even those Christmases that I ended up spending alone.

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ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

Oh, love it - LOVE it -

OgGoDeo●galway, Galway Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●47 Comments

Hi Elegs.....just sharing my memory of Christmas....In Ireland we only had one television channel which did not start until 5.30.... We loved Christmas because telly started at 2.30.... Lots of Shirley Temple films...my Mam served us our dinner on our laps while we were watching telly....never asked us to do the washup!!.... I always remember those days.....anyway Wishing you and your's a lovely Christmas...

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

Z, can you not grow trees native to that area?
I know it is mainly cherimoyas and other tropical fruit grow there, but can any of it be used for firewood?

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

Not that I could make a decent casserole to save my life. And my cleaning skills are a joke. And I'm either hours too early or late, and not remotely wise.

But in theory I identify instantly with the wise women.

zmountainman●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Molly, yes we can grow most trees that don't have too broad a leaf, but I won't cut down a live tree & we're all too mean here to get a truck to deliver

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

Z, I'd comment but I'm still turning blue from holding my breath. Just sayin'. Make with the colour, lad. Dance a reel. Don't take the huff because someone (whose opinion is so important to you?) said you couldn't play because you don't believe in druids?

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

Z, if trees are being grown for firewood, it is okay to cut them down.
They will then have fulfilled their destiny and will be happy.

zmountainman●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

Molly, I have a few olive trees that are quite old, but I wouldn't cut them down as they're going for over £1k in Germany

Crazyheart38●Amman, Jordan

Dec 22, 2015●191 Blogs●5,807 Comments

Legs,

I have lots of happy Christmas memories...by month of September, we started to feel the spirit of Christmas back home in Philippines...it's time for family.

I was a Catechist when I was a teenager, I used to gather children and teenagers and we would sing Chrsitmas Carols from house to house...we would use the money we collected on our Christmas party on Dec 26th...so much fun, so much good memories.

My son is Muslim but he celebrates Christmas with me...he can't experience those fun times I had but he looks forward to putting up our Christmas tree and decorating it...and opening lots of presents every Christmas day...I'm just glad that his dad never mind him celebrating the holiday with me

ElegsabiffOP●Motril-ish, Andalusia Spain

Dec 22, 2015●358 Blogs●9,358 Comments

CH, LJ said that as well, about starting the celebrations so early, I can't imagine that. When I was a kid we put up the decorations on 16th December because that was a public holiday so it was convenient.

When my parents were young the tree was brought in after they went to bed on Christmas Eve and when the kids came downstairs on Christmas morning Santa hadn't only been, he'd redecorated the house and turned it into a wonderland!

Glad your son can celebrate with you without feeling pressured by his father

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

Z, I love olive trees. I wouldn't cut them either. They are more like hardwoods as they are so slow growing

My friend has just set a lemon tree and she is so excited! They have just bought a place up the mountain so they have space now.

Maybe I could get them to grow trees for you

for a handsome commission of course

Crazyheart38●Amman, Jordan

Dec 22, 2015●191 Blogs●5,807 Comments

Legs,

It's a tradition between me and my son...and I think his little sister will be a part of it too as I already bought lots of presents for her

My ex- is very open-minded when it comes to this thing...very respectful of other's belief and culture and Yazan is very much like him...we used to attend Christmas parties and bring presents too

Yes, we celebrate way too early in the Philippines...I remember glueing Christmas lights on our gates and around the wall...I would get a lot of burns from the glue gun before I could finish glueing the word Merry Christmas...then we would hang colorful lights and plastic wrappers filled with colorful liquids...we hang lanterns and decorate our tree way too early...we usually replaced lights many times before christmas day and all christmas decors will be very dusty by Christmas day

johnjjm●co westmeath0000, Westmeath Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●5 Blogs●1,312 Comments

have moved a few times myself .the first house I bought we moved in on Christmas eve at 4 30 in evening .lots of problems firstly the big bed we had would not go up the stairs so I cut in half and took up the stairs nailed to big boards to repair mad I was back then anyway we had turkey and hamm the next day in the middle of mayhem very nice to remember

Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Dec 22, 2015●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

Excellent.

Merry Christmas to you and all.

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Dec 22, 2015●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

JJ, those will be the kinds of memories you'll always have, and will always remember

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