Sudokuaholics Anonymous 9A

Oh my lord Suzy, that is such a terrible tragedy. I had only read your first line before posting, then read the rest of your post.
I am so heartbroken for your brother, and especially for the parents of this little angel, so briefly here.
I am so sorry for their loss.

You're sweet Gail!

I had only read your first post when I wrote that, but it applies to the second one too...

How did your mother take the news Suzy?
Thinking of her, too.

She hasn't really said much Gail other than give me a not so gentle push to forgive past transgressions and make an effort to go to his house tomorrow.

Phew, just made it. Was determined to check in and say hi to you all.
Wishing everyone a marvellous joyous Christmas Day with their families.
Very warm and windy here right now.
Have been a very busy little bee with the Avon lately and all the other stuff that goes on in life.

On the twelve days of Christmas my true love sent to me....
Twelve Swaggies snoozing
Eleven possums peeping
Ten Emus eating
Nine Lizards leaping
Eight Wombats digging
Seven Koalas climbing
Six platypus playing
Five Black swans swimming
Four Cockatoos screeching
Three Kookaburras laughing
Two kangaroos hopping
And a Rosella in a Gum Tree....

Suzy I am so sorry to hear that news about your brother... love and hugs coming your way to ease your way with your brother tomorrow. It often takes something like this to nudge us into doing as your mum wishes... forgiving past transgressions and just get on with living...

Sad news Suzy. I hope all concerned are getting the support they need.
I was going to stay up till midnight but I think sleep might just get the better of me. Nite All

Same here June, like I just said on easy, everything's wrapped, the desserts are made, I have a headstart on the salads...all I need to do now is get a few hours sleep, get up in the morning, have the traditional champagne brekky and watch the mess begin.
FUN

Goodnight fellow SA9Aers

See you on Christmas Day.

Suzy, so sorry to hear about your brother's grandchild. Thoughts and prayers for your family and may this Christmas season bring healing to your family!♥♥♥

Merry Christmas to all of my wonderful Sudoku friends! Wishing you a very Joyous and Happy Christmas! May you be happy and healthy and surrounded by all those you love!♥♥♥

Ok, I admit it, I didn't go to bed yet...

Merry Christmas

We're done! Merry Christmas everyone! Have a fantastic day!

Merry Christmas Everyone

Oh Suzy, that is so sad. My condolences to you, your mum, your brother and his family.

Merry Merry dear ones!
I, too, feel so many of the sweet, heartfelt sentiments shared by some of you regarding the gratitude I feel for my friendships here on SA.
And now, having traveled to Oz I feel especially close to my lovely hosts and friends down-under.
Thank you all for being here for me and each other throughout the year. It is a privilege and such an honor to share this page with you all.

Thinking of you too, Tami and Bobbi! Wishing you a beautiful holiday with your loved ones.

Suzy - what sad news about your grandniece. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...especially that sweet little angel girl - may she rest in peace

Meditation meeting today and then a quick stop at the store to find crab for dinner tonight for Mike and me. The girls arrive tomorrow and Mike will do the whole turkey dinner thing for them.
Thank you all for the wonderful holiday sentiments and wishes. Love you guys!

Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating today, and tomorrow....As you look around at the warm glow of joy and goodwill that surrounds the day, take a mental picture so that when bad or depressing things crop up, good memories can quickly blot out the all too often sad reality of life.
May today and the year to follow bring so much goodness and joy that we are able to smile very easily. May you and yours be up to the challenges that come your way, knowing that you are never alone. May Peace find you as needed. Happy Holidays to all of you, my very special SA friends.

to all my beloved friends Down Under
Eve to all my equally beloved friends in the northern hemisphere.

Suzy... I cannot think of the right words to say about that heartbreaking tragedy your brother and family suffered.
My love to all your family for the loss of your grandniece.

Heartfelt good wishes going to your brother and his family Suzy. Maybe you could put your differences behind you and see your brother. I'm sure that your mother would like that and you never know you may even gain your brother back. (I have a similar problem going on with my middle brother and have tried but nothing has worked)

Nearly finished preperations for tomorrow so having a small break and catching up on some reading.
Merry Christmas to our down under friends
and to our topside friends in a few hours time.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY.

I hope you all enjoy the day/tomorrow for the top side.
This morning I will make a garden salad and a plate of nibblies to be at sons place for a brunch.

Suzy...tragic news about your brothers granddaughter.What can I say? Sitting here thinking but nothing other than it must be the most awful pain to endure for her parents.So sorry.

Suzy, my thoughts go out to you and your brother. I hope the two of you can get over the past and live for the future. I do not get along well with my brother, but he is my brother. We may not be friends but he has always been there for me, and for my family. He might even learn the Hebrew blessing if my dad is unable to.

I would like to wish all my sudoku friends a very Merry Christmas. I may not celebrate the holiday, but I do celebrate the joy and feelings that come at this time of year. I hope that the Christmas joy will last all year, for all of my friends. I would like to send individual greetings, but don't have the time. I think of all of you often, and it truly does help to have a world-wide network of friends.

I agree Tami.These pages are a very important part of our lives.

Tami... I don't celebrate the religious aspect of Christmas. I'm not a Christian, nor was Christ born on Christmas, so I see no point in celebrating his birth on Dec. 25th. But I do celebrate Peace on Earth... good will to man.... The spirit of giving.... and the jolly man in a red suit with a sleigh pulled by 8 tiny reindeer.

Morning all! Looks like I'm going to have to bang around a bit - the kids are still asleep!

Heidi, see if you can find 'six white boomers' to listen to - the Aussie version of reindeer...

In honour of christmas I have put up more photos of Ally at carols in the park. Someone took them with a professional quality camera. One is singing the aussie carols, the other is singing frosty.

Now I have to go and bang some things ...

Amelia has the song on her page, Suzy. I love it.

DECK THE SHEDS
Deck the shed with bits of wattle
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Whack some gum leaves in a bottle
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

All the shops are open Sundays
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Buy your dad some socks and undies
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Deck the shed with bits of gum tree
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Hang some decos off the plum tree
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Plant some kisses on the missus
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Have a ripper Aussie Christmas
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Say g'day to friends and rellies
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Wave them off with bulging bellies
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Kids and babies, youngies oldies,
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

May your fridge be full of coldies
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Chop the wood and stoke the barbie
ha-de-ya-de-ya-ha-ha-ha-ha

Ring the folks in Abu Dhabi
ha-de-ya-de-ya-ha-ha-ha-ha

Pop the stuffing in the turkey
ha-de-ya-de-ya-ha-ha-ha-ha

Little Mary's feeling 'urkey'
ha-de-ya-de-ya-ha-ha-ha-ha

Rally, rally round the table
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Fill your belly while you're able
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Joyce and Joanie, Dave and Darryl
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Sing an Aussie Christmas carol
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends.

Merry Christmas to all SA9A'ers! Hope you all have a wonderfully happy day....me, I am having a birthday lunch for my daughter Caroline, followed by a big family dinner tonight. Have a happy day.

Merry Christmas dear friends

What a year it has been for us. We have all suffered some very sad lows, some ill times and some irritating disappointments, but I think it has really helped us all through it knowing you were all here. Bless you all.
May next year be one of dizzying highs for all.

Hi Kate, great to see you here again.