|
Post by donavan on Dec 20, 2021 10:44:04 GMT
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities.
Season's greetings to one and all ❤
|
|
|
Post by Finntrovertigo on Dec 21, 2021 2:18:25 GMT
Bah, humbug--what does Dickens know about Christmas?
|
|
|
Post by donavan on Dec 21, 2021 5:12:59 GMT
Bah, humbug--what does Dickens know about Christmas? Do you like Dickens?
|
|
|
Post by Finntrovertigo on Dec 21, 2021 18:03:07 GMT
The only Dickens novel I ever read was Great Expectations while in high school. I found it dull, and never read anything else by Dickens. I should probably give his books another chance.
|
|
|
Post by donavan on Dec 21, 2021 19:09:00 GMT
Nah, don't bother, dull as ditchwater.
|
|
|
Post by bluedemon25 on Dec 22, 2021 5:09:38 GMT
|
|
|
Post by bluedemon25 on Dec 22, 2021 5:10:47 GMT
|
|
|
Post by donavan on Dec 24, 2021 22:36:37 GMT
Nearly time for me to sort the table out for Santa. Any excuse to have another whisky before I go to bed 🎅 Merry Christmas one and all. It may be bollocks for us but it's great for the kids still. As far as I know.
|
|
|
Post by Finntrovertigo on Dec 24, 2021 23:55:07 GMT
Leave a shot for St. Nick, by which I mean me. My name is Nick, although the saint part might be a misnomer.
|
|
|
Post by donavan on Dec 25, 2021 0:24:37 GMT
Nick, mate, I'm having my last drink before bed. But this one is for you mate. Cheers bud. 🍻
|
|
|
Post by Mare on Dec 25, 2021 0:25:36 GMT
Nicholas Nickleby...Dickens
Intro, you are a dickens!
|
|
|
Post by Mare on Dec 25, 2021 0:33:28 GMT
I read David Copperfield and A Tale Of Two Cities...have seen many, many versions of A Christmas Carol, read a kid version. Mister Dickens knew a lot about human nature. He seemed pretty hopeful, too. Merry Christmas, donavan! Enjoy your Day! Cheers all! Don't forget to let the dog in! Do not wake me up if it is still dark out, just whisper among yourselves at the top of the stairs. DO NOT GO DOWNSTAIRS until I get up. If you can't sleep, watch The Ref film. (Dennis Leary) It will either help you realize your family isn't so bad, or you were right about those in-laws all along! Signed, Slipper Socks, Size Medium
|
|
|
Post by bluedemon25 on Dec 25, 2021 0:41:47 GMT
I read David Copperfield and A Tale Of Two Cities...have seen many, many versions of A Christmas Carol, read a kid version. Mister Dickens knew a lot about human nature. He seemed pretty hopeful, too. Merry Christmas, donavan ! Enjoy your Day! Cheers all! Don't forget to let the dog in! Do not wake me up if it is still dark out, just whisper among yourselves at the top of the stairs. DO NOT GO DOWNSTAIRS until I get up. If you can't sleep, watch The Ref film. (Dennis Leary) It will either help you realize your family isn't so bad, or you were right about those in-laws all along! Signed, Slipper Socks, Size Medium He also loves his punch. Here's his recipe:
|
|
|
Post by Mare on Dec 25, 2021 0:44:31 GMT
Cheers, Bluey! Merry Christmas! Almost!
|
|
|
Post by bluedemon25 on Dec 25, 2021 4:35:19 GMT
Anyone here enjoy and/or make Christmas pudding? I used to make a modification of this one: www.nigella.com/recipes/ultimate-christmas-puddingI modified it by adding some citron peel I candied and replaced some of the volume of an Pedro Jimenez with dry orange Curacao (not the sickly sweet stuff) and a bit of brandy or rum. Then of course a butter powdered sugar and brandy hard sauce to go with.
|
|