Comments on: Merry Christmas

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:18:22 +0000

Sunita, there are many sentimental ornaments on the tree, and I think of many past Christmas gatherings when I decorate it. I thinks it’s lovely to use the natural branches that you have nearby. Besides, a few mangoes hanging from the tree will be all the more decorative. :)

By: Sunita

Sunita — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:19:09 +0000

SG, what lovely ornaments! How nice to have reminders of the wonderful memories your father has obviously bequeathed you.
I love decorating our version of the Christmas tree. Dont laugh, but in tropical lands like mine, with no access to spruce / pine / fir, we use whatever comes to hand. I’ve used branches of Silver Oak and Casuarina at various times in my home and I’ve seen branches of mango trees also being used. It looks nowhere like the pyramidal Christmas trees you’re used to but the whole idea is having fun decorating it, isnt it? :D

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:04:05 +0000

Shady Gardener, my father is gone now, but I think he knew his influence, we used to enjoy going for hikes and walks together.

Happy New Year.

By: Shady Gardener

Shady Gardener — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:28:08 +0000

Northern Shade (my shady kinswoman!) I love your homey tree and the wonderful ornaments. I have one of those skinny trees that I keep up all year to hold my little bird collection. :-) What a wonderful tribute to your father. Is he still living? If so, does he know how he’s influenced you?
Best wishes to you for 2009!

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:54:47 +0000

Gunilla, thank you, we did have a wonderful Christmas, and are still enjoying the Christmas turkey dinner leftovers.
Have a great gardening year in 2009.

Sowing the Seeds, the weather has slowed down my gardening efforts. It is supposed to warm up temporarily this weekend, so perhaps I’ll get some more garden photographs. I was out trying to take photos of the garden, and I couldn’t operate the shutter with my thick ski gloves, so I would quickly whip off my gloves, snap the picture, and put them on again while my fingers still wiggled. The deep cold temperatures kept using up the camera battery, and shutting the camera off on me.
Perhaps I need a camera heater, like the block heater I use to keep the car warm enough to start in the cold. :)

By: Sowing The Seeds

Sowing The Seeds — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:25:34 +0000

Beautiful photos of your lovely ornaments. I was reading your post to my hubby and we were both shocked to see you have -30 deg. That is so cold we just cant imagine it. But you have a beautiful big fireplace to keep you warm :) Merry Christmas.

By: Gunilla

Gunilla — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:06:09 +0000

You have a very nice looking Christmas tree. The birds and all the ornaments looks great.
I hope you had a lovely Christmas evening,
Now I´ll Wish you and your family a Happy new Year.

Gunilla in Sweden

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:07:32 +0000

Victoria, I have fun making ornaments for the tree. I have a few ornaments that belonged to my parents, and were on our tree when I was young, that are especially sentimental.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas dinner, both vegetarian and traditional.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:34:11 +0000

I loved seeing your tree ornaments. They really are a labour of love – like a Christmas story in themselves. Happy Christmas!

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:26:31 +0000

Marnie, it wasn’t as cold a day on Christmas as was forecasted, but it was still a good day to stay cozy inside. The fireplace is great for extra warmth, and for using up some of the extra willow branches.