Christmas Greetings 2007

[SueG]

And a Happy Christmas and good growing in 2008 to all forumistas!
No lights and no tree so far - all that happens on Christmas Eve (though the tree is standing outside in the garden, all wrapped up, ready and waiting) along with the making of mince pies.
Now that work has calmed down I'm off to make cranberry and cinnamon muffins this evening to bring into work tomorrow, as we're going to a Persian restaurant for our team chrismas lunch, so no tired turkey and stuffing for us (hurrah)
Maggie & Ian - loved the card
Hope to see you all again in the New Year
Sue

[mark smyth]

Everything we do at work is for the following day so the computer is set one day ahead. That means all invoices printed will have the right date

[Brian Ellis]

You are quite right Maggie, it is the 19th in Norwich too

Obviously Irish Mathematics is a language of its own

[Cgull49]

Well it continues to snow, 5cm this afternoon, 5cm tonight, as well as the bunch we got last Sunday.  Everywhere it's a winter wonderland, although it's not much fun to drive or walk in.  Most street sidewalks haven't been ploughed since before the storm on Sunday and it's rather dangerous walking on the edge of our now very narrow roads.

However, with the snow lightly falling and not much of a wind it looks very much like it will be a truly Canadian Christmas, although we haven't had many of these in the last few years.

Thanks to all the Forumists for all the information and thoughts that you share, the wonderful pictures and the bits and pieces of local culture that comes from your own corner of this globe.  It's amazing how small the world seems to have grown in the last few years especially with the internet.  Where would we be without it?

I would like now to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and may you take this special time to enjoy it with your family and friends.

[Lesley Cox]

Well it's a bit out down here too, 5 days, not 4. I had a real fright there for a minute. No matter. One could waste a lot of time just counting down along with it.

I'll miss out if I don't do it now so -

A very merry Christmas to all Forumists - posters lookers and lurkers. May you have a wonderful festive season with friends and family and the best possible New Year and year to come. Stay happy and healthy and drive carefully.

I meant to post a picture of the New Zealand Christmas tree, Metrosideros excelsa, the Pohutakawa. I'll try for the local version later in the day or tomorrow.

Lesley

[Paul T]

Lesley,

Saw one of the Metrosideros in flower down in Wollongong (just south of Sydney for those who don't know it) a couple of weeks ago.  Lovely plant when in flower, that is for sure.  The leaves look pretty cool the rest of the year too!! 

[Anthony Darby]

I wonder if you can bonsai it?

[Lesley Cox]

You probably could Anthony. The northern rata or Metrosideros excelsa would be best I should thing because its natural habit is ancient-looking and very gnarled, with roots well above the ground sometimes. It's a very coastal plant and thrives in the salt winds off the Tasman sea and Pacific Ocean.

[Brian Ellis]

I meant to post a picture of the New Zealand Christmas tree

Please do Lesley, I have been having my ear bent about this lovely tree for years!  It would be nice to see a decent photo!

[hadacekf]

To members and lurkers all

[Darren]

My last surfing day of 2007 so I wish you all a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2008!

[Ian Y]

Beautiful gentians ! Best wishes to you and to Christel, Franz.

Darren.... Enjoy your break, hope Sue has a decent amount of tme off, too!

Eat, drink and be merry!

[ranunculus]

Super shot Franz....Merry Christmas.

[Lesley Cox]

Brian I'll do my best later today. Supposed to be in town yesterday but didn't make it. Hopefully I can look at the one by the museum this afternoon. In the meantime, for "decent" photos, google Metrosideros excelsa - NZ Christmas Tree and you'll get some good sites with super pictures. Apparently it grows to 25 metres and is extremely tough as it's roots are frequently deluged by salt water. Have fun.

[Brian Ellis]

Now why didn't I think of that before