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Eddie Mair | 06:00 UK time, Thursday, 11 December 2008

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"Hello Eddie and all on the PM team. Whilst many will be sending you pictures of snow-scape scenes for use in this year's PM advent calender, I have sought a different approach. This picture, taken during the FrogFest at nikki noodle's home during October this year, is of the warmth that comes from sharing time with friends and as such is part of what we should celebrate at this time of the year. Season's greetings to all of the Frog. Humph."


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  • 1. At 09:00am on 11 Dec 2008, The Stainless Steel Cat wrote:

    Ah, that's a good one. There's nothing cosier than snuggling down in a comfy chair in front of a roaring guitar...

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  • 2. At 09:02am on 11 Dec 2008, Gillianian wrote:

    Aaaaaahhhh, Humph! Thank you - that's made me feel really warm and contented.
    I'm going to an old friend's house for lunch today - someone I worked with 30 years ago, and I'm hoping another friend from the same time will be joining us.
    Your lovely words are so significant for me today xx

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  • 3. At 10:05am on 11 Dec 2008, David_McNickle wrote:

    Tried to sweep it under the carpet, eh?

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  • 4. At 12:00pm on 11 Dec 2008, Fifi wrote:

    Scrolling down today's new threads, I was startled: "That's just like my guitar!!"

    What a numpty I am sometimes.

    And what a lovely sentiment from dear Humph. Hear, hear!

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  • 5. At 2:16pm on 11 Dec 2008, jonnie wrote:

    How lovely - alas I missed it.

    Shall we crack open some mulled wine whilst Fifi does a rendition of the Hedgehog song?

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  • 6. At 2:35pm on 11 Dec 2008, Molly wrote:

    Oooh!
    What a lovely picture.No need to throw another log on that fire!

    Mollyxx

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  • 7. At 2:50pm on 11 Dec 2008, Perky wrote:

    Lovely picture Humph - hard to believe it was the night before the sunniest day in October!!

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  • 8. At 5:03pm on 11 Dec 2008, Gillianian wrote:

    Twas a night in October
    And all through Nick's house
    Lots of people were stirring
    Drinking cider and Grouse....

    (I know....but 'champagne' doesn't rhyme!)

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  • 9. At 5:26pm on 11 Dec 2008, Lady Sue wrote:

    Lovely cosy, very Christmas spirit picture. Thank you for sharing!

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  • 10. At 5:33pm on 11 Dec 2008, Big Sister wrote:

    Glad to hear about your dog, Lady Sue and nice to see you back.

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  • 11. At 5:36pm on 11 Dec 2008, David_McNickle wrote:

    L_S 9, What is Christmassy about it? No decorations and taken in October. Our fire has been used since October as well as we have no central heating.

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  • 12. At 6:50pm on 11 Dec 2008, Lady Sue wrote:

    (10) Thanks Big Sis. Been exhausting here. No central heating so lots of lugging firewood and coal about. Very rustic.

    (11) Now come on David - it is a lovely picture and very atmospheric. It may not have decorations but it does express the best spirit.

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  • 13. At 8:20pm on 11 Dec 2008, Humph wrote:

    Thank you for choosing to use this picture, Eddie. RL meant that I did not realise that it was today's offering until this evening. Thank you, too, for the kind comments from a number of people.

    McMoan (11) The picture used for this year's advent calendar on the 5th also lacked any decorations; and that was photographed in SEPTEMBER! Go figure.

    H.

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  • 14. At 10:16am on 12 Dec 2008, David_McNickle wrote:

    H 13, And mine used today (12th) was painted several years ago based on the St Albans Mummers on Boxing Day. At least it has snow, Santa, and, er, um, me.

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