Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Everyone


     All of the decorations on our tree are hand made and about 95% of them were made by Miriam. It seems to me that it speaks to the spirit of the season far more than buying commercially made products and I am always happy when she decorates it (she doesn't let me near when she is doing it!)
    And so to EVERYONE regardless of colour, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, political affiliation - to every fellow human on this earth, Miriam joins me in wishing you nothing but the very best for this holiday period with my fervent hope that 2018 will bring you joy, happiness and success.
David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

24 comments:

  1. Hello David and Miriam, What a lovely Christmas tree. Wonderful those decorations made by Miriam. My compliments. For you both the best wishes for Christmas and the New year.
    Warm regards,
    Roos

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  2. Hello, beautiful Christmas tree. Thanks always for your visits and comments this past year. Have a happy day and week ahead. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  3. A large beautifully decorated Christmas tree. It is charming with handmade gifts. I wish you a joyful Christmas and a wonderful 2018 year. It's nice that you were at my place, even though you are not my constant Observer.

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  4. Hari OM
    That is a beaut! Wishing you both a joyful time and may there be more of what you desire in 2018. YAM xx

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  5. Hello from England David and Miriam. Sue and I send you our very best regards for the coming festivites and all best wishes for 2018. Many thanks for being a regular reader of Another Bird Blog. I wish that we were closer so that you could join our first ringing session of 2018 and drink a toast to birds and birders everywhere.

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  6. Your tree looks lovely.
    Enjoy the Christmas Season and all good wishes for the New Year too.

    All the best Jan

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  7. Hello to you Both,
    Wonderful Christmas tree with Miriam showing her artistic skills, likewise with anything like that I would be kept well away to avoid demolition.
    You and yours have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy and fruitful New Year.
    All the best, John

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  8. Felices fiestas amigo mío, mis mejores deseos desde España para el año nuevo, que venga lleno de Naturaleza y buenas fotos. FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!

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  9. Merry Christmas David! Beautiful tree.

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  10. Thanks! Seasons greetings to you too!

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  11. Bonjour cher ami,

    J'aime beaucoup votre arbre de noël !
    Les décorations du mien est fait à partir de sujets que j'ai réalisé avec de la pâte à sel.

    "Chaque jour est unique, chaque année est une promesse de joies et de découvertes.
    Que 2018 soit pour vous une année spéciale, que des milliers de petites joies viennent embellir votre vie. »

    Gros bisous et joyeuses fêtes ❄️❄️ ☃️☃️ ❄️❄️

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  12. YOur Christmas tree is stunning and even how more precious is that it is all handmade. Lucky you! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  13. Beautiful tree, and looks like your wife crochets!
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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    1. She does - and she also made the tree skirt under the tree. Check out her ETSY shop sometime. - just off to the right on my blog.

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  14. Hi David.

    Very nice Christmas wishes.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  15. Dear Miriam and David. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and wish you all the best for the New Year. Miriam's tree looks amazing! With love - - - Richard

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  16. Have a nice one in Canada............

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  17. Hello David,
    Thank you, I also wish you a magical Christmas and a happy new year.
    Best regards, Irma

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  18. A very happy Christmas to you both. I also love to crochet though I hate knitting!! Hope that 2018 is a good year for you both. Very best wishes, cheers Diane

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  19. Thank you very much for your beautiful wishes !!
    Merry Christmas to you, too !!

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  20. Dear David,
    the tree looks lovely and must be very special to you because of all the home-made decorations; a lot of them probably bring special memories too.
    I wish you both a very merry Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.
    Best regards, Corrie

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  21. ♥ Such a beautiful tree! ♥ Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas! ♥

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  22. Ho ho ho, have a beautiful holiday David.

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  23. Hola David, enhorabuena a Miriam por tan precioso árbol, la decoración es preciosa. Feliz Navidad y feliz año también para vosotros. Un beso enorme.

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