tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post8579359650788641530..comments2024-02-19T10:16:13.581+00:00Comments on Past Imperfect: Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-5230539209345125302008-12-17T10:54:00.000+00:002008-12-17T10:54:00.000+00:00Nea: at least I didn't cheat;)Dandelion: she's a...Nea: at least I didn't cheat;)<BR/><BR/>Dandelion: she's at least 70 and I think it's probably mainly directed at older people - maybe unconsciously.<BR/>I'm sad our Sussex family are now in Australia but thankful we don't have to drive to Susssex<BR/>this Christmas.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-70665263908716543602008-12-17T04:43:00.000+00:002008-12-17T04:43:00.000+00:00Tip number three is a bit problematical.And really...Tip number three is a bit problematical.<BR/><BR/>And really, if you make life as simple as possible, well that's akin to being dead, isn't it? The thing about life is that it means you get to do things, so why not do as many as poss. while you still can? That's <I>my</I> philosophy, anyway. You're a long time dead.Dandelionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302932867084357713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-7154216956429188672008-12-12T21:03:00.000+00:002008-12-12T21:03:00.000+00:00Good guess Pat, but it wasn't Emma. It was Persuas...Good guess Pat, but it wasn't Emma. It was Persuasion.Neahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528962078216397466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-88995741214770996452008-12-10T23:32:00.000+00:002008-12-10T23:32:00.000+00:00Naomi: I have to take photos or Jack would never ...Naomi: I have to take photos or Jack would never forgive me. I have the menu and have to make a decision:)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-70407541109840103362008-12-10T17:38:00.000+00:002008-12-10T17:38:00.000+00:00It certainly is difficult to juggle it all, isn't ...It certainly is difficult to juggle it all, isn't it? I think "simpler" is better, ALWAYS! LOL.....Your Christmas Booking sounds perfect, Pat. I hope you will take some pictures for us....It's just I always love to see all the charming places you go....! And I love to read about the meals, too, especially now that I am feeling ever so much better!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-6777800379037137202008-12-10T12:41:00.000+00:002008-12-10T12:41:00.000+00:00Devin: it really does make sense doesn't it? We ...Devin: it really does make sense doesn't it? We waste so much time and energy trying to live up to the image we imagine others have of us. It's so unimportant.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-91798293773801784162008-12-10T05:58:00.000+00:002008-12-10T05:58:00.000+00:00Thanks Pat.This dose of sanity was exactly what I ...Thanks Pat.This dose of sanity was exactly what I needed.A timely reminder of what's really important.<BR/><BR/>You're right.This is a good year to get back to basics.Something I'd like to do for the rest of the year as well.The Hangar Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539626951109481453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-35168252341974738922008-12-09T23:55:00.000+00:002008-12-09T23:55:00.000+00:00Judy: I'm going to remind you of that next year;)...Judy: I'm going to remind you of that next year;)<BR/><BR/>lom: be brave. It takes getting used to to not be the most important woman in his life. I hope she deserves him:)<BR/><BR/>Randall: that's my boy!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-77404949078899239472008-12-09T14:37:00.000+00:002008-12-09T14:37:00.000+00:00Good advice, here. We've kept it simple for many y...Good advice, here. We've kept it simple for many years now and nobody's any worse for it. <BR/><BR/>Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-63945975706714838332008-12-09T06:29:00.000+00:002008-12-09T06:29:00.000+00:00Ours is going to be a very different christmas thi...Ours is going to be a very different christmas this year, as it's the first year number 1 as had a love in his life, I am still not sure what is happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-65219234436891401882008-12-09T00:46:00.000+00:002008-12-09T00:46:00.000+00:00I love your ideas, but since I agreed to host our ...I love your ideas, but since I agreed to host our family dinner here this year (my granddaughter asked) - I can't keep it too simple. Next year - I promise!!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-42529782854134284482008-12-08T23:39:00.000+00:002008-12-08T23:39:00.000+00:00Nea : your comment re the quote has disappeared. ...Nea : your comment re the quote has disappeared. A wild guess: Emma?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-23770562833622153792008-12-08T23:23:00.000+00:002008-12-08T23:23:00.000+00:00Kim: just remembered we were given a cam thingy. ...Kim: just remembered we were given a cam thingy. I must look at it over the hols.<BR/><BR/>Zinnia: I haven't yet plucked up courage to do that. Yet.<BR/><BR/>Savannah: and to you and yours:)<BR/><BR/>Scarlet: that's my girl!<BR/><BR/>Jack: so you shall. There are summer ones of C.A, in the archives.<BR/><BR/>Mei del: it's the only way to go.<BR/><BR/>Z: it's the guilt thing that is the the killer. Once one gives that up life gets bearable.<BR/><BR/>John.g:soon be over:)<BR/><BR/>Lynx: excellent idea.<BR/><BR/>Nea:very good:)<BR/><BR/>Jade; thank you. Cheers!<BR/><BR/>Eryl: possible a strange man is easier than a strange woman. Just make sure they do their bit. I have had the odd time when everybody has zonked out after lunch and I washed up out of sheer boredom. Bygone days I'm happy to say.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-81531802655077845392008-12-08T22:12:00.000+00:002008-12-08T22:12:00.000+00:00After years of finding it terribly stressful I see...After years of finding it terribly stressful I seem to have cracked Christmas for the last couple of years. I have no idea what I'm doing differently. This year we have a friend of my husband's coming over, I've never met him so it's possible that my stress levels will rise again. But maybe not. Sounds like you've got the right idea.Eryl Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818102006775827503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-46985423283898382632008-12-08T20:29:00.000+00:002008-12-08T20:29:00.000+00:00Ah Pat, as always the voice of reason and good sen...Ah Pat, as always the voice of reason and good sense! <BR/><BR/>Christmas comes with so much unnecessary faff these days, though it's a very good reason to whip out the port and trivial pursuit.....<BR/><BR/>J xJade of the Junglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328733373498513195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-11801331746233215542008-12-08T19:52:00.000+00:002008-12-08T19:52:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Neahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528962078216397466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-8867567191460696092008-12-08T19:48:00.000+00:002008-12-08T19:48:00.000+00:00That sounds perfectly simple to me. I'll drink to ...That sounds perfectly simple to me. <BR/>I'll drink to it too.<BR/>Cheers Pat!<BR/><BR/> I wouldn't know where to start stuffing a mushroom, but I will try and take it easy as I stuff rooms with mush.Neahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528962078216397466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-81457358879469307832008-12-08T18:49:00.000+00:002008-12-08T18:49:00.000+00:00Glad to hear I'm not the only one having steak for...Glad to hear I'm not the only one having steak for Crimbo dinner. I'll probably be adding some scrambled eggs as well, and a nice bottle of red (or two).Lynxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442282025915927695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-25686315539229547002008-12-08T15:50:00.000+00:002008-12-08T15:50:00.000+00:00Bah! Sod Christmas, it's for kids!MERRY XMAS!Bah! Sod Christmas, it's for kids!<BR/><BR/>MERRY XMAS!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346682505354790114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-54208443005845413812008-12-08T14:44:00.000+00:002008-12-08T14:44:00.000+00:00I keep the traditions we enjoy and have eased out ...I keep the traditions we enjoy and have eased out the rest. If I'm bad-tempered and stressed, no one else in the family is happy, so it's better that way.<BR/><BR/>Not that I have time to make Christmas cards nowadays. I'd rather stuff mushrooms any day.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-69444833302174472342008-12-08T14:27:00.000+00:002008-12-08T14:27:00.000+00:00me too me too - toasting you this side of london x...me too me too - toasting you this side of london xxAnnie Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385503768671197108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-25232193027261168972008-12-08T14:16:00.000+00:002008-12-08T14:16:00.000+00:00I want to see lots of pictures of your Crocombe Ar...I want to see lots of pictures of your Crocombe Arms dinner and the pub itself, so take your camera, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-6968267336932680942008-12-08T14:12:00.000+00:002008-12-08T14:12:00.000+00:00Ah, I stick to looking immaculate... somebody else...Ah, I stick to looking immaculate... somebody else can do the cooking.<BR/>SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-45171191367259986472008-12-08T12:50:00.000+00:002008-12-08T12:50:00.000+00:00sounds like a perfect gift to give each other, sug...sounds like a perfect gift to give each other, sugar! happy christmas ;)<BR/>xoxoxsavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-30092949339152747562008-12-08T11:57:00.000+00:002008-12-08T11:57:00.000+00:00I like all her ideas except the one about making y...I like all her ideas except the one about making your own cards, I did that one year and it took ages. I don't send cards any more except to immediate family and a few elderly friends/relatives who don't use the Internet, everyone else gets a brief circular email and I make a donation to charity to represent the time and money saved. That way the charity gets all the money and I get out of the chore of writing Christmas cards, which is a real win-win!Zinnia Cyclamenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841314997513292477noreply@blogger.com