I worked out the other day that in less than 12 weeks, I will be sat on my Mum’s sofa with the dog, a tub of Heroes/Quality Street or another type of Christmas treat, watching a Hallmark movie with my Mum, who is incapable of sitting for a whole film, pottering around half paying attention. …
Tag: Christmas
The Great Christmas Sandwich Debate!!
As you may have noticed from Christmases past, I absolutely LOVE Christmas food. Turkey is the best of all the meats, but when you mix with with stuffing and exciting bits then it is epic! These items also work very well in sandwiches so I made it my mission when I was back in England…
Christmassing with the Family
Everyone always says that Christmas is about the children. I mostly agree with that statement although like to think that I’m actually still a child really so it’s about me too! This year however I went back to the UK in the run up to Christmas and spent time with my niece and nephews. I…
Ascot Christmas Market
We had planned on heading into London to go to Winter Wonderland, but with the recent terror incident in London, and some free tickets to a local Christmas Market, we decided to stay closer to home. I was a little disappointed but mostly elated that I wouldn’t have to go on the train again so…
More food, Piggies!
When I was a child, my Mummy had surgery a bit too close to Christmas for my Dad’s liking. In order to play the supportive husband card and get as many brownie points as possible, he booked to take the four of us plus my maternal Grandmother and Grandfather out to dinner on Christmas Day. …
Post Xmas Lunch Waddle
Because let’s be honest… that is exactly what it was! I had eaten so much that you probably could have rolled me around! Mum was more sensible than me but declined on the pushing so I took off my very high heeled (for me) shoes and off we went! Al Qasr is conveniently located next…
Merry Christmas!!!
I don’t go in for all this “seasons greetings” or “happy holidays’ bollox. It’s Christmas and I’m excited!! So much so, that I have changed the look of my blog for the next week! Also, I have a beautiful real tree this year…
Christmas, Dubai Stylie!
Belated seasons greetings to you all! I hope you had a fabulous day and that Santa overlooked your transgressions and was good to you! This was my first Dubai Christmas. I have been living over here for nearly 5yrs, but have managed to arrange my vacation to get away over the Christmas (I like saying…