Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Merry Christmas to everyone, and I hope we (and Nottstalgia) are all still here to say it again in 12 months time. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Merry christmas to one and all and in the words of the late Dave Allen: "May your God go with you." 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 It occured to me that Nottstaligans may not be aware who the people on my greeting are, so: John - me Thierry - my carer/valet Madame (Rosie) - concierge/housekeeper Philippe - caretaker/gardener/handyman married to Madame Growler - my dog 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I wish I'd got servants! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I thought you had! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 They've gone back to Romania for Christmas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Jolly decent of you to give them the time off! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Best thing seen this morning a dauchshund (?spelling) dressed as a snowman. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Jolly decent of you to give them the time off! Don't you know about the European directive about statuary holidays,Jill? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Two things to make my life complete - a giant jar of pickled onions and a ‘Fitbit’ fitness tracker! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Waddo said: Don't you know about the European directive about statuary holidays,Jill? We’ll be out by the time they get back and then I can exploit them! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Better check your garage Phil, they've probably took one of your cars, sold it over there and retired on the proceeds !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I only have two cars and they’re both on the drive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Is it a car or did they leave a cardboard replica? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 48 minutes ago, Waddo said: the European directive about statuary holidays,Jill? You mean, under EU law, statues are entitled to holidays, too? Ludicrous! How did we ever get involved with such people? Just checked my garden gnome....he's still there! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Glad to hear it, Hope he, and the rest of your family had a good Christmas. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 The social structure here is very different to that on your side of the channel - even more so here in Provence and the Mediterranean areas. It is not at all unusual to have domestic staff but things are changing and I fear that soon there will be a number of unemployed people unwilling to take on domestic duties. When I first moved into this property, twenty or so years ago, there were people (figuratively) almost clamouring at the door to be given a job. Nowadays notices requesting domestic staff go unanswered for weeks on end. Philippe and Rosie are both in their sixties consider their current situation as completely permanent. I am concerned that I won't be able to get any replacements when the inevitable happens. There is, of course, a reasonable chance that they will outlive me! Considering EU Statutes, the French have a big tendency to ignore them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 He doesn't eat much! Thanks, Waddo. The same to you and yours..garden gnomes included! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 4 hours ago, jonab said: It occured to me that Nottstaligans may not be aware who the people on my greeting are, so: John - me Thierry - my carer/valet Madame (Rosie) - concierge/housekeeper Philippe - caretaker/gardener/handyman married to Madame Growler - my dog Happy Christmas, your Highness. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I wouldn't go that far, Beekay. I am now physically disabled and do need a full time carer. Also, I live in a large, rather rambling, old Provence villa which takes quite a bit of looking after. Any money I might have was earned by me. No inheritances, lottery wins or dubious practices - unlike some of the inhabitants of the area 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Lunch over at my daughters. Everything perfect. We sat down 1pm and left at 5. 30pm. The restaurant was full mostly large groups. Compliments flying so we were very proud of her. She'd worked very hard this week so now she deserves a rest. Took pics of almost every course so will post tomorrow. Hope everyone is happy and are now having a snooze. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, jonab said: I wouldn't go that far, Beekay. I am now physically disabled and do need a full time carer. Also, I live in a large, rather rambling, old Provence villa which takes quite a bit of looking after. Any money I might have was earned by me. No inheritances, lottery wins or dubious practices - unlike some of the inhabitants of the area If ever you're short of an old retainer or chauffeur, I'm your man. As I've gorra minute, Happy New Year ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Can't wait til tomorrow, when we can get down to proper food. Ya know, Corned beef, egg and chips!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 It was a lovely day. Really good to spend it with my delightful Grandkids, No.1 Daughter, Son in Law and his Mum. Daughter put on a really nice spread and even the Turkey was probably the best I've ever tasted. Just a 'Turkey Joint'.. but 'this was not just a Turkey Joint..... it was an M&S Turkey Joint'.. No faff. just roast and carve. Off to No.2 daughter's shortly for a much more low key afternoon. Just prezzies, company, nibbles and a few drinks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 Lovely day for us, too. Been round to one of our son's for the afternoon and evening. All of daughter in law's extended family were there, all of whom are our friends, too anyway..... There were 13 adults, 3 older teenagers, 5 children and 2 babies. We'd each taken different kinds of food and there was what I can only describe as a rolling buffet for a late lunch, tea and snacking inbetween!, All the children were good and amazingly there were no squabbles.... We talked, ate and played games, and I feel very tired and much too full! Off to bed now, I reckon, before I fall asleep in the chair! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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