Tricia and extremely handsome son George always go out and choose the tree for Christmas. It is only a tiny cottage but they have to choose the biggest tree that will fit the space. It is my job to get the Christmas tree in place. I don't know how it became my job. It is just one of those traditional things that happens every year. I don't help to decorate it. I did use to, but apparently I get in the way too much and make daft suggestions, so I am banned from helping. Suits me!
Granny is still in the hospital, but she is much more aware of where she is. They have already begun to get her walking again. I think this is quite remarkable considering her age. I think about another six days in hospital and then she will come and stay with Tricia for a while. It would not be a good idea for her to go straight home and be on her own. She would normally spend time here at Christmas anyway. It is going to be quite a job getting her not to do too much.
Well, you know what I'm doing --admiring the pixilated bookshelves filled with excellent titles from a gentler time. And, of course, the angles and door modifications in celebration of cottage design. And yes, there's something thrashing about on the floor that brings back personal struggles of, I think, yesterday here. In all a most delightful and visually exciting post. Thank you for these lovely and vigorous convolutions. Merry Christmas, John.
ReplyDeleteJohn you did well with the Christmas erection...good job!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job there! What is that spiderwebby thing?
ReplyDeleteThat is the wrapping Joan. It is a nuisance to get off the tree.
DeleteFor a while it looked as if the tree was winning the battle. It certainly gave you a fight. I look forward to pictures of the finished product. Thank you for the update on Granny. It sounds like she is bouncing back well.
ReplyDeleteLooks like quite the battle with that tree.
ReplyDeleteWell when I read the title "The Christmas Erection" I was not sure where you might be going but it worked perfectly. Looking forward to seeing the tree all dolled up, and hope Granny gets out of the hospital soon. Take care buddy.
ReplyDeleteI take it Tricia only wants you for your erection!
ReplyDeleteYour post titles worry me sometimes it could encourage spam, don't forget) ....grins. I wish I had a big one like that. THE TREE!
ReplyDeleteHope granny is good for christmas. Hope your christmas erection was not a flop.
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