tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post8801738992164946520..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: The Christmas Elephant Frances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-71467633372151917902015-10-26T14:46:32.752+00:002015-10-26T14:46:32.752+00:00Just try not to trip over it, Lindsay!Just try not to trip over it, Lindsay!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-5448960878647485962015-10-26T14:45:53.727+00:002015-10-26T14:45:53.727+00:00Gat the sprouts ready peeled, S&S. You know yo...Gat the sprouts ready peeled, S&S. You know you're worth it.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-34672346710402287142015-10-26T14:45:02.624+00:002015-10-26T14:45:02.624+00:00Let's hope something nice happens, Graham, and...Let's hope something nice happens, Graham, and the elephant arrives laden with wonderful gifts and lots of champagne.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-53027454543880931712015-10-26T14:43:25.651+00:002015-10-26T14:43:25.651+00:00Meanwhile, our elephant's getting ever bigger,...Meanwhile, our elephant's getting ever bigger, Maggie. But I'm quite fond if it really.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-75342239231413753282015-10-26T05:48:53.726+00:002015-10-26T05:48:53.726+00:00Yes, always.Yes, always.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-22464809974372610802015-10-25T19:39:44.383+00:002015-10-25T19:39:44.383+00:00Love this post. I always try to ignore that first ...Love this post. I always try to ignore that first sighting of his trunk!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631254646368974136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-40412424547790350222015-10-25T17:52:51.139+00:002015-10-25T17:52:51.139+00:00I run towards the elephant , squealing with deligh...I run towards the elephant , squealing with delight . But do wish he'd learn to peel Brussel sprouts and wash up .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-80491190223488702292015-10-25T16:51:10.878+00:002015-10-25T16:51:10.878+00:00Until last year I'd spent the previous 9 in Ne...Until last year I'd spent the previous 9 in New Zealand and The Family took care of Christmas and I just did as I was bid. Last year I had a friend staying and we were invited out to other friends. This year I shall just say "Elephant? What Elephant? I see no Elephant." Something will happen and I may or may not be there when it does.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-16997038651208336152015-10-25T16:27:01.638+00:002015-10-25T16:27:01.638+00:00Our elephant seems to get smaller each year as we ...Our elephant seems to get smaller each year as we only have to consider immediate family. The older grandchildren would prefer money, which makes it easier. Just added it up and I only have to buy for eight plus a new baby by Christmas Day. Who goes where also seems to have fallen into a regular pattern, so I try not to stress. But I'm still glad when it's all over. Then the days start getting longer and it will soon be Spring!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-41161676642113447402015-10-25T15:43:35.380+00:002015-10-25T15:43:35.380+00:00That's what I'm hoping, Rosemary!That's what I'm hoping, Rosemary!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-19812452531034864832015-10-25T15:42:34.307+00:002015-10-25T15:42:34.307+00:00Who, me? Something big and grey, you say? It wasn&...Who, me? Something big and grey, you say? It wasn't me, Patsy.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-30345263106084799862015-10-25T15:41:47.612+00:002015-10-25T15:41:47.612+00:00Frances, I love your first idea. I like giving pre...Frances, I love your first idea. I like giving presents, but it's the trying to buy the right thing that's difficult. And I get really disappointed by those who just want money. Money is so bleak and naked, somehow.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-83662842905655141222015-10-25T15:39:43.278+00:002015-10-25T15:39:43.278+00:00Oh, well done your daughter! Mine is pretty organi...Oh, well done your daughter! Mine is pretty organised too. I think...Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-75485530884050396612015-10-25T15:38:45.493+00:002015-10-25T15:38:45.493+00:00Meike, I'm not saying I don't love Christm...Meike, I'm not saying I don't love Christmas Day. I'm just....troubled by the Arrangements. Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-22369001797291353242015-10-25T15:37:39.552+00:002015-10-25T15:37:39.552+00:00Adrian, do you actually escape Christmas?Adrian, do you actually escape Christmas?Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-87111904925406941502015-10-25T14:28:18.805+00:002015-10-25T14:28:18.805+00:00I Hope,I Hope,ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-16562784132773447552015-10-25T12:32:02.403+00:002015-10-25T12:32:02.403+00:00Love your approach to it all, Frances! I don't...Love your approach to it all, Frances! I don't mind the elephant at all by this time as I enjoy thinking about it. But it must be much more difficult with bigger families and too many people to consult. Waiting in the corner sounds like a good idea - someone will tell you what's happening soon enough!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-21190116722125204582015-10-25T08:51:58.212+00:002015-10-25T08:51:58.212+00:00Why are you talking about the motorway, Frances? O...Why are you talking about the motorway, Frances? Or perhaps you mean clouds? I'm sure you mentioned something big and grey.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-90715661434980447302015-10-25T07:45:16.101+00:002015-10-25T07:45:16.101+00:00One of my sons suggested last week that the close ...One of my sons suggested last week that the close family have a " secret santa" rather than buying lots of bits and bobs that no one needs, and then we all go to a show in London in Feb/March. The youngest son not keen, as he likes getting lots of presents to open just as he did when he was a child! ( he is 28)Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-41351633574580804282015-10-25T07:32:45.802+00:002015-10-25T07:32:45.802+00:00My daughter demanded we have the 'elephant'...My daughter demanded we have the 'elephant' talk last week. Phew... at least that's out the way now!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-75736451774571959932015-10-25T06:59:27.448+00:002015-10-25T06:59:27.448+00:00For me, it's welcoming a dear friend as soon a...For me, it's welcoming a dear friend as soon as I catch the first glimpse of the elephant :-)<br />I love Christmas, and all that's involved. But then of course there isn't all that much for me to do; only a very select few (those who will be there on Christmas Eve) will receive one present each, the meal is traditionally held at my parents', and I don't have a big family of my own to consider.<br />Actually when we were on a walk together yesterday, I mentioned that it was the 24th of October - exactly 2 months until Christmas Eve, and one month until the start of our Christmas Market. Yippee!!!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-50252496050299703232015-10-25T04:16:17.104+00:002015-10-25T04:16:17.104+00:00Even if the elephant starts spraying water from it...Even if the elephant starts spraying water from it's trunk and dragging logs around the van I will ignore it and by 2016 it will have gone away.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.com