It’s Finally Christmas Eve ……..

It seems to have taken forever in coming, but it’s finally, finally, finally Christmas Eve, the most magical eve of the year.

Our stockings are hung, our turkey plucked and stuffed to an inch of it’s life all thanks to Darrell and his incredible culinary skills and in a little while we’ll all putting a festive, comestible tray together for Father Christmas and his reindeer for when they hopefully pop by.

But first, we need to put our little battery operated lantern of remembrance in prime position in the back garden.

Battery operated for health and safety, just in case there should be an untoward gust of wind or any curious interference of a squirrel type nature. The ground is pretty damp, but there is no way we want to be held responsible for any bush fire, unseasonal or otherwise or receive any complaints re: a naked rogue flame from any of our neighbours.

It will simply be left to “burn” over the holiday to fade naturally ……….

…… a constant reminder of all those loved ones who can no longer share our Christmas’s with us, although they are always in our hearts, especially at this time of year.  I wonder what they would make of our lives as they are now……..

Then, we’ll go inside and light the poignant candle Darrell found the other day in Home Bargains where a slightly misty eyed and wistful considered purchase was duly made.

Wishing all our beloved followers, near and far, a very wonderful and peaceful Christmas.

See you on the other side ……..

Love Monkey, Darrell and Nigel xxxxx