Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Those of you who've been with me all year will know it's been an eventful one in the House of Moog. I, for one, will not be sorry to say goodbye to 2009.

There have been some bright spots, of course.

Learning to knit socks and nurturing a new found obsession with all things knitterly has gifted me many happy hours whilst life goes mad around me.



The latest pair off the needles - in never-to-knit-again Noro Kureyon. Pair #18 - since February!


Two weeks ago we even managed to reacquaint ourselves with the beach. No-one would believe we lived on the south coast if they saw how little we visited it.

However, thanks to my homemade 'do something different everyday' advent calendar we HAD to go to the beach on 'Eat chips on the Beach' day. This, of all things, recharges the batteries.


Especially when beach huts....


....and rocks, are involved.


So, the turkey and cranberry sauce are a'waiting. Mince pies, pigs in blankets and raspberry trifle are on the list for tomorrow. Beds for m-i-l and f-i-l will be made up in the morning. Toilets will be cleaned. Moog's stocking will be stuffed.

Wine will be opened - a bit.

Finally, to spread a little Christmas love here's a treat.

Lots of love and a VERY Happy Christmas xxxxx
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26 comments:

  1. JodieDecember 23, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Merry Christmas to all in the Moogs house, and thanks for the treat - what a crack up !

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  2. QuinnDecember 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Happy holidays to Moogsfamily! Thank you for sharing so much of your world in a year of delightful blogginess :)

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  3. dottycookieDecember 23, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Happy Christmas, Lesley - hope 2010 treats you really well!

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  4. maritDecember 24, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Merry Christmas!!!

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  5. rachelmpDecember 24, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Have a lovely Christmas!

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  6. trashDecember 24, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Merry Christmas to all chez Moog. As you are such a rapid sock maker should I put my order in now for the 25th??!?!?

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  7. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Merry Christmas to all the Moogs - so enjoy seeing all of your creations - socks, sewing, bags, flowers..... All wonderful. Best wishes for 2010 - Shelly x

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  8. DaisieDecember 24, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Happy Christmas to you all, see you on the other side :-)
    xxx

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  9. karenshopesDecember 24, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I too can't wait to see the back of 2009 a very sad year for my family too. Lets look forward to 2010.
    Christmas blessings to you all.
    Karen xxx

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  10. Sew Create It - JaneDecember 24, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Merry Christmas to you all and best wishes for 2010. Sounds like a delightful time is planned!!

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  11. Locket PocketDecember 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Merry Christmas Missus Moog! Have a fabby time!

    That video had me in kinks! Good one!

    Lots and lots of love, Locket and Lockets xxxxx

    P.S. You should see all our snow!!!! Fabby-dooo!

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  12. JuliaBDecember 24, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Merry Christmas to the Moog family! That video is FANTASTIC!! xx

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  13. JPDecember 24, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    happy Christmas to all the Moogs - have enjoyed reading your blog

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  14. LOVE STITCHING REDDecember 24, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Lovely socks. Merry Christmas

    Carolyn x

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  15. julieDecember 24, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    have a very merry christmas Moogs and a very happy new year xxx

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  16. wonderwomanDecember 24, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    wishing you a very merry Christmas - hope you have a lovely day! I would like to be second in line, behind trash, for the order of a pair of socks - yours are amaazing!!!

    xxxxx

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  17. JulieDecember 24, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Happy Christmas Lesley, hope it's a good one and thank you for the glimpse of the beach :o) xx

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  18. GinaDecember 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Happy Christmas to everyone in the Moog household!

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  19. UnknownDecember 27, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Now those sock are just too fun. Sure wish I had a pair for the dig out of 12 inches today.... Thanks for the pictures of the shore for my soul....

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  20. ThimbleannaDecember 27, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    That video was SO fun! Thanks for sharing it. Love all your pretty socks too. I hope you and all the Moogs Family had a very Happy Christmas!!!

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  21. French KnotsDecember 27, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Hope it was a wonderful Christmas Chez Moog! Thank you for keeping us entertained all year and may 2010 be a special year.xx

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  22. LeanneDecember 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Merry Christmas to you. You will be pleased to know I have knitted about 3 inches of my first sock. I love the needles you suggested. Love the photo of the beach huts.

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  23. LinaDecember 30, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    A belated happy holidays to you and yours. 18 socks (or pairs?) since February? An amazing achievement!

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  24. TwiggyDecember 30, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Hope you had a fab Christmas, I have sock envy :)
    Twiggy x

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  25. MichaelaJanuary 2, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    18 pairs of socks? I am so impressed and bow down to your genius! (And your sheer determination!) Think I've managed about 4 socks, not sure if I made a pair either!

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  26. LisaJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Hi. Just popped over from Domesticali as I noticed you live in Southampton too!
    Love all the socks you've knitted, will be back to visit again soon.
    Happy new year.
    Lisa x

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