You all thought Christmas was well and truly over didn't you? Well not quite in my little corner of Suburbia. One of the groups that I belong to,The Newmarket Mums, had originally planned to have our Christmas get together for 2014 on November 30. A few of us couldn't make it on that date, so the group tried rescheduling on various dates in December, but again so many of us had other commitments. Eventually we settled on January 11 to have our Christmas party!
So this morning I wrapped up my Secret Santa gift and made a salad...
I wrote on the gift card with my 'old' style of handwriting...I'd better explain that statement! In the 1980s, Queensland changed the style of handwriting taught in schools. I had to learn to write all over again so I could use the new handwriting in my classroom. Most people my age use the old cursive style so the newer script style stands out and my Secret Santa status would be unmasked! Lol.
Originally I was bringing a potato salad but apparently someone was bringing potato bake so I was asked to change what I made...so tomato, red onion, boccocini and basil salad, like my dad used to make, is my contribution to the meal.
MY GIVEAWAY STARTS TODAY...
Now the details of the Giveaway to celebrate reaching 1000 posts. On each of the next 5 days I will have a small Giveaway which is open to any readers of my blog,no matter where they live. To enter just leave a comment. I will draw each of the 5 on Monday, January 19.
#1 is this table runner from my LQS...The Quilters Corner...
Good luck and thank you to all those readers who have visited my blog over all these years.
Hi Maria ,its nice to see xmas is lasting a bit longer for you,love this pattern and congrats on your 1000 posts.xx
ReplyDeleteHi Maria, yum your salad sounds devine. I must try that one. So simple. Congratulations on 1000 posts, thats brilliant. Hope you had a lovely time out today with the girls.
ReplyDeleteHello Maria,
ReplyDeleteYour salad looks delicious. Congratulations on all those posts. Changing your style of handwriting must have been hard.
Happy days.
Bev.
well done on your 1,000th post.....the salad looks great...xx
ReplyDeleteIt's great to be able to catch up in the new year, December can be very hectic.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations in 1000 posts
Salad is just what the body needs after a season of over indulgence on less healthy food.
ReplyDeleteThe salad sounds lovely....I always ask DH or DD to write on my tags to disguise my handwriting.
ReplyDeleteLovely of you to do giveaways.
Remembering back to an earlier post where you realised about some decoratins you missed....I found one today. It's staying there now.
what a great idea to move the Christmas party to a less busy time!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogging milestone
thanks fore sharing
ReplyDeleteYou sure do know how to make Christmas last! Your salad sounds delicious and congrats on 1000 posts!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria
ReplyDelete*please don't put me in the drawer*
I just received an email from "you", with a document to open....I thought you were sending me a pattern or something...when I tried to open it my internet security blocked it, saying it was a trojan. It was obvious re-reading it that you didn't send it, you wouldn't have not greeted me or signed off but wasn't really concentrating. Sorry to comment about it here, but I didn't want to contact you via your email in case....
Congratulations on your 1000 posts
Hi Maria
ReplyDelete*please don't put me in the drawer*
I just received an email from "you", with a document to open....I thought you were sending me a pattern or something...when I tried to open it my internet security blocked it, saying it was a trojan. It was obvious re-reading it that you didn't send it, you wouldn't have not greeted me or signed off but wasn't really concentrating. Sorry to comment about it here, but I didn't want to contact you via your email in case....
Congratulations on your 1000 posts
* that should be "draw"....I certainly don't want to be in the drawer lol*
ReplyDeleteAlways good to have another Christmas in January - helps the month go by. Although for you I suppose as it is summer it is not a problem but in Europe where it is probably going to be cold damp and miserable it can be a long month! xx
ReplyDeletethat salad looks very inviting indeed...lovely pattern also,cheers Vickie
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats! That is quite a few posts!
ReplyDeletethanks for warning, I deleted the other mail without reading.
ReplyDeleteI could never changed my handwriting,I real had to work with my handwriting with very much practise.
You are very generous, put me in lol. Jaana
I love reading your blog - its like having a conversation with a good friend.
ReplyDeleteI can see the benefit in post xmas celebrations - its smart budget wise and calmer making it more enjoyable
I love even more that for us readers you are willing to share in the post xmas spirit of giving
thank you
It is nice to have Xmas spill over into January. That salad looks delicious - and a meal in itself.
ReplyDeleteAt least you finally celebrated Christmas even if it was a little late. It is such a busy time of year so I am happy to hear that you didn't cancel altogether. Congrats on so many posts. I am impressed
ReplyDeleteCongrats on surpassing your 1000th post! AWESOME! I LOVE reading your blog and seeing all your lovely creations and seeing where you visit.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of your salad, Maria. Will have to try that one. Congratulations on 1000 posts. That's certainly a lot of blogging!
ReplyDeleteIt has been some time since I have visited blogs, and were happy to see your give away just in time to join. Congratulations on your 1000 posts. It is always interesting to visit your blog. :)
ReplyDeletewow! I'm just catching up on blogs and saw the comments on the strange email from you. I got one, too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 1000 posts..salad looks tempting..
ReplyDeleteWhat a milestone! Congrats!
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