Christmas decorations.

Here is Santa and family.-----Elaine

Love your decorations Elaine. I can't add any because I no longer decorate with only the two of us here. I will enjoy looking at yours though.

That's lovely elaine ...what else have you been up to?

elaine...this is a sad story ...i decorated my house,truck ,tree lawn,upuntil 2 years ago,when my knees could no longer handle scrrambling across the roof[at the speed of a sloth]and i gave up...176 cars drove in/out of the culdesac on last display in one night...this year,the atmosphere is a little better.i may put some up..i have a 2 metre blue star'we call aunty nell'because she died christmas eve 2006.kids next door seem keen,maybe we can do a deal

I have nothing in the front of my house every thing is in my back yard only family and visitors
see it . Hope next door do a deal and" Aunty Nell" goes up for all to see .
Here is the snack table all ways ready for when needed.
Elaine

That table looks beautiful Elaine, your guests must be very well looked after.
Everyone in favour of Auntie Nell going up say "AYE "
"AYE" but be careful though Anthony.
Dianne

Good morning to all I'm on the run this morning stayed out side to long
Here is my Christmas banner.---------------Elaine.

Elaine they are all lovely, Iooking at your table of goodies I'm coming to your house this year lol.

and Aye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shell

Hi Shelly welcome any time but not this weekend doctors orders complete rest and taking medication
My back door is staying locked family orders .
This is the BBQ area
Elaine

peer pressure has struck'' aunty nell'' is up beautiful and streamlined as ever..also a couple of eye trickery nomenclature 'so far'......'''oh them bones''''aching,but hey christmas spirit'hit me' at about2.30 after 2 years in the dumps,,,,thanks all,anthony

aunty nell doesnt wobble thanks to 3 hits with the welder..kids love it''so far''

Hi-- cough -couch sorry about thate hope it stops soon .
Aunty Nell is beautiful .
Here is two more little helpers.
Elaine.

Elaine,Just wonderful ..what you do!You are amazing...how your family must cherish you!No idle time in your life is there...

I just never have time to do every I wont to the days are to short for me and now I am losing days battling this bug I have . Must start counting my bleesings and stop complaining Sorry
Here is the yard tree This year the yard colour is red . Bows and decorations.Elaine

between plants,the market and chores,ive still managed 2 more ropelights,[1 on the clothesline,1 around a support pole]busy day,burnt and buggered,but hey,the christmas spirit is still cruisin

I started on the cloths line hung 4 things last Friday might get it finished in a few days think I will put lights .-----------Elaine.

If you have Grandkids I bet they love to come visit you....a real wonderland for them to explore!

brical,ihave 1 grandchild,the diamond in my eye,she's so new,she still shines....good golly miss molly.im proud of her,and her mum[in case you didnt realise].

My grand children all grown up no great grand children Yet ?
But I am having 2 little ones coming chistmas day a 6 and 5 year old thate is reason the yard decorations are a little over the top also this is the first year lunch is in the yard not so formal going plastic and foil to make clean up quick and easy the only hot food will be the Pudding and custard .
This morning the bug seems to have gone on to the Flu not bad if I stay still but hard to breath if I move around so a nother visit to the doctor and more medication expected.
This is next to where I am sitting .-----------Elaine.

That is just lovely...what happy joyous surroundings you have made there for your enjoyment and others!
Do take care and go back to your Dr and get that breathing attended too..

Love your yard tree, Elaine..the kids must love your house.
Great to see Auntie Nell looking her best..Anthony, nice to know that the spirit is cruisin.
My granddaughter was 14 last friday...so enjoy your Diamond every minute that you can.
We gave Stephanie perfume and a webcam...all I wanted at 14 was a horse. LOL
Dianne

Above the table ---------------Elaine

Great pictures. Enjoyed Aunt Nell and the Santa's in the yard.
Beautiful.
Charleen
RRM

This old car gets the treatment in the street every year.

Neat! That is very nice.
RRM

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Good morning to all ,
Sorry have not been around still not well after being up about 10 minutes I have to lay down again .
Hope this week I will start to feeling brighter and more with it.
Elaine.

Elaine, The Christmas Spirit is at your house.
It is Beautiful!

Love the pictures everyone ...elaine now slow down and take it easy ...the heat has been bad and you need to relax a bit.
I hope you feel better soon.
hugs
chrissy

Ok, you've finally got me inspired! I usually do xmas lights, but time has been getting away. Today I found my reindeers, star lights and solar Candy canes (need a day to charge). Anyway, I put the reindeer and stars in and just in the nick of time, as its raining. I put them on a timer for 8pm till 9.30pm. I'll add a bit more to it tomorrow, weather permitting.
Sue
ps, loving all the xmas spirit going on, and Elaine, please do take care of yourself. sometimes you just have to take a step back until you regain your strength, as frustrating as it might be! You've had a tough time on the health front, so give your body a rest, you mad woman!

Good morning to all,
At last I'm on the mend about 2 days away from normal This morning I received a beautiful gift A Keepsake collection of Christmas stories Its a childrens book but good for all ages nice change .Christmas eve we sit and tell our favorite tale so now a change every one can read a story out.This is our way of relaxing waiting for midnight.
Sue great to see your lights going up Now Santa will be able to find you .
I never finished getting every thing out my boys are cleaning my roof on Sat . and will get more boxes down from the high storage area. and put them around for me my days of ladder climbing are finished. Like always no matter how early I start it seems the last things always go up christmas Eve.
Better go time to make lunch .
Every one have a great day till later elaine.

The book looks lovely Elaine and your silver fairy is very pretty..
Sounds as though you will have a wonderful Christmas Eve
Good to hear that you are feeling better.
Dianne

Glad to hear you are on the mend Elaine. Its a busy, hot hectic time of year to be unwell!
I played a bit more with the lights, and am not sure if I am ready to stop yet. Probably not. I just have to find some more power points.
I haven't got a tree up this year, but with out children around, it doesn't have the same appeal. If my Wollemi pine had lived, it would have been perfect! Does anyone have one that has stayed alive more than a few years?
Sue

This is really my one Xmas decoration - the lazy person's friend - the fibre optic tree! All you have to do is plug it in! I enjoy Xmas, but not the decorations still staring at me in Feb.
Ooops sorry it's such a blurry pic!

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That's what I have Leisa, I got some little stuffed critters on it.
Elaine, you will get stronger with each day.
Loved the book and angel

Good morning to all ,
Yesterday I charged up a string of 100 solar lights it was only a cheap box I found them at Coles [ I am a excited when I see any solar lights ] I put them on the tree next to the front door
the panel I put next to the glass hope there will be enough sun in the afternoon to recharge they looked great forgot to take pic. have to see if they still have them to put in the yard . My silly entry dont have a power point so a nice change to have lights on this tree . also put a string of lights above the lounge for the first time normal I only have lights on the tree .
I have been looking at the fibre optic trees might be on the list for next year .
All my decos come down in 5 Hrs early new year eve morning house cleared by lunch time dont know about this year?
My 23 year old grand son would be heart broken if I did not have all the decos out he brings his mates to see it all but I have a little neice and nephew come christmas day so the yard mainly done for them .
better go its going to be a hot one here today all out side is watered so staying in the cool house have a great day take care elaine.

I know, it's a mess, but I love messes!! Hope you all do too.
Not clutter, it accumulated Treasures.
boy, do I have Treasures.

Very pretty lights you have there Elaine..
And good to see you are now on the mend.

RRM.Lovely treasures....I just love that rooster...what's it made of?

That rooster is a beauty...RRM

Hi Charleen ,
Where is the mess your home has a happy lived in look I love Christmas decorations mixed in with treasures adds more colour and more reason to smile as you look around Im lucky my Rocky never touches any thing but likes to hid under the tree .
elaine.

Hit wrong button --------Here is pic. elaine