Tag Archives: Christmas

A Time of Light

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Christmas came early, arriving by the late coach from the north Friday night for an even later supper…once Ani had calmed down a little; her excitement on the arrival of her ball throwing friend evident. She has him well trained … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog… a letter to Santa

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, Whatever she says, it wasn’t me. I’ve been a good girl. Honest. I may…possibly… have not been good quite all year. Starting with the turkey theft accident last Christmas Day… and she didn’t really need the rest of … Continue reading →

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A last visit…

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Glastonbury was ready for Christmas, the streets decked with lights and trees. We, of course, were not there for the festivities, but to give the final talk of 2014, the last of the current series in Glastonbury. It will be … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XXXV

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Good morning people! Well, it is here… really cold and frosty though, and we were out before five for the first walk…. She may have officially lost it. I like the early walks on the whole, but I ask you… … Continue reading →

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A simple gift

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Sue Vincent

 “…But what would you like for Christmas?” It is always a difficult thing to decide what to give sons who are grown with lives they have filled with things you no longer know, especially on a tight budget. As children … Continue reading →

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The reluctant shopper

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I don’t want to go to Tesco when it’s full of Christmas shoppers With their trollies full of goodies and the manic bargain hoppers, ‘Cause I only want the dog food and a meal or two for me… Not a … Continue reading →

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Notes from a Small Dog – supplemental

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Whoo-hoo…(I’m pretty certain that’s the noise she makes when she’s excited….)  I got a review, people! From the lovely Pamela Beckford, Neat! I’m not going to manage the automatic ball thrower for Christmas unless that Santa guy has one glass … Continue reading →

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A drink at Christmas….

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I am re-posting this from last Christmas.. I don’t want to have to write it again. There was a wall immediately to our left, parked cars to the right, nowhere to go as the headlights sped towards us. “He’s going … Continue reading →

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The present of Christmas past…

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sue Vincent

The early morning assault on the supermarket is the second in two days. Not my first choice for marking the Solstice, I might add. Yesterday I braved the manic portals in search of the traditional ‘lad’s night’ Christmas dinner for … Continue reading →

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