Xmas - A Digital ghost for another Year

Well it's come and gone at Nocton.

All that planning, all that activity and business and worry - all gone now in whiffs of memory, Black bags of coloured paper, empty champagne bottles. There are remnants of cheeses and game pie. No turkey thank the gods. Echos down the digital cameras, forgotten moments confined to thumbsnail images. Some never to be encountered again.

Booked in for a great Choral Evening

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On Saturday we've booked ourselves some seats at Nocton Church for a concert of Xmas & Choral music. Should be a real treat.

Snow expected at Nocton 2009

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It's not yet too cold for Winter but the predictions are all about snow and more snow at Nocton, Lincs. And soon. Probably tomorrow 17th December.

I don't think we'll be going anywhere too far......tomorrow!!! It would be really nice to see Nocton Hall covered in a layer of snow.

Photo by Carol at Donna Nock December 2009

Our First Xmas Local Post at Nocton

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We don't really know our neighbours yet. We've stopped and said hello to a few but not really established contact in a meaningful way. Carol's thinking of doing a Coffee club along the lines of the one in Limoges but hasn't made a move.

Anyway we had our first Xmas card from a neighbour at No 5! Lovely!

What a nice walk

13/12/2009


Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club Sunday Series Walk



Lincoln, Lincolnshire



10 km



Starts @ 10:00



Stepping Out Car Park, Nocton Village Hall for an enjoyable 10 km Christmas walk and refreshments



www.lvwc.org.uk/

The trees are up today.....

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Yes - the trees are up and the decorations and some lights above the garage. We're in business for Christmas 2009. I'm tired now though. Been at it all day. Looking forward to my lamb chops and some different trimmings!

Must get the tree up this weekend.

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Only 2 weeks before Xmas and we haven't moved the tree from the garage. It's still in the box. But Carol has tested the lights and they're all working.

Seals Galore

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Seals here and there and there...........Donna Nock is the place to go.

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Donna Nock, Lincolnshire

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Been to Donna Nock today. Very cold that Eastern coast but bracing. Saw the most incredible collection of seals at Donna Nock. Just look into those eyes and you're lost forever........

Xmas Lists 2009

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Just run off our Xmas address list for last year. CAG wants to send out our Xmas cards as soon as possible now. Don't the years go by quickly..........

We wish you a metal xmas and a headbanging new year!

Litter around and about........

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Nocton is a pretty village with some great houses, open spaces and wonderful trees. But it also has LITTER, the blight of modern UK!

Litter here and there and there and there.

Something needs to be done...........

Now.......

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...........Where did I put my lights?

The Chequers, Potterhamworth

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Celebrating Gladys' birthday today by going to the restaurant at The Chequers, Potterhamworth. I think we've booked a Xmas Lunch so it won't be Lincs sausages today. Perhaps a visit to Heighington Fair in the afternoon.

Where's the recession? Not in Lincoln

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Well there's a recession, so they tell us.

Been going on for a couple of years - deep & entrenched.

But Where does this beast exist? Not on the streets of Lincoln.....as far as I can see. We've just experienced our first few weeks in the city and its vibrant and busy. There are some serious shoppers here.

Nocton Church in the twilight

Just as the sun was going down we shot some pics of the Church........2009.

Harmonica for Xmas

I've just put in a request to have an Harmonica for Xmas. Don't really know why. I've never been musical other than singing in the shower. Anyway - here goes - it'll be all blues and soul around Nocton this Christmas.

Lincoln Xmas Market, 2009

I'm thrilled.

Arrangements are in hand for a night out at Lincoln Xmas Market.

We're meeting with friends and touring the environs of Bailgate to savour some mulled wine and perhaps more. Never been to a proper Xmas market before although my wife has been to several on the Continent. She recommends Prague although very cold in December.

Wonder how the 2 cities compare?

Can't remember......

Did I take this shot yesterday near Mablethorpe or last year in Marienbad? Well, I may as well claim that it's Mablethorpe which will give it a little local flavour. Could have been anywhere, anytime by anyone.

Good things......

Good things can start anytime, so I'm starting this blog today. Perhaps my notes will turn out to be rather good not like the weather which is a little "Decemberish" if you know what I mean. Things have turned in the last few days from being temperate, moderate and well-behaved to much colder and harsh. The frosty coat on the car took minutes to clear yesterday and now its cloudy-over, grey and mushy blue.

Been to the Doctors at Metheringham this morning. They wanted some blood so being a generous one I gave them 4 phials. Lovely little Practice housed in a Nissan hut equivalent - but everyone smiles even the receptionists.