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Ani’s Advent 2020! Introducing Roscoe and Friends, including Jemima Pett.

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I’m a bit sleepy this morning, so I borrowed her pillow. She’s been up a lot of the night and we got to talking. She tells me that she hasn’t always just had dogs. I am aware that … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent 2019! The treats thing… with Sonu Singh and Ritu Bhathal

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, How’s it going? Hope you are getting a bit of rest before the big night? I need to ask you another question, Santa. How come my advent calendar has friends in it… but Sonu Singh has treats in … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2019! ~ Stocking Filler?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, That’s it… we’re on our way! Counting down to turkey-time! It is time to start the calendar and, this year, I have loads of my friends, two-legs and four,  coming over to share their Christmas stories! She’s already … Continue reading →

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The Advent Calendar – a short story from Geoff Le Pard

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tangental: ‘What is it, Mum?’ Emily Smith, 14 looked up from her book. Gilly, her mother, said, ‘A parcel from Uncle Augustus.’ ‘Who is Uncle Augustus?’ ‘I don’t really know. Someone on your father’s side. Do you remember … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog: Your letters to Santa…

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Can I just remind you that I don’t want to wear the antlers again this year. Or a red hat with bobbles on or, even worse, a beard… I don’t fancy a red nose or pointy ears either… Which means … Continue reading →

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The small dog’s Advent invitation: Send Ani your letters to Santa…

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Last year in December, Ani, the infamous Small Dog, wrote to Santa, every day for Advent. It seemed to work, as she got her wish… This year, her wish is different… she would like to invite her friends to join … Continue reading →

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