billy from Perth

NO NO Glinda!!!
1) The toast on the ceiling will act as further insulation against those long cold winter days and nights you have ahead of you.
2) Purely for safety reasons, if you do endeavour to climb the summit of your step ladder, make sure the base is secure...we can't have you sprawled out, legs akimbo - apart from it being unsightly, you might harm yourself...May I reiterate: I am mindful of your wellbeing...please do take care - the air at the height of the ceiling can sometimes be 'thin'.

billy, you are right,you can't wear the tiara with the santa suit so the tiara is out....and it's a bit hot to wear the santa suit, so the suit is out.... which just leaves the bells (and Charlie might pull them off)... so just looks like normal clothes. Pity!

Hmmmm, Emels, on reading your post you say "can't wear tiara, .... santa suit is out .... and Charlie will pull off bells" that sounds like nekkid to moi .... I dare you Billster, go on have some FUN!!!!

The Foolish Fir-Tree ~ Henry Van Dyke
A Little fir grew in the midst of the wood
Contented and happy, as young trees should.
His body was straight and his boughs were clean;
And summer and winter the bountiful sheen
Of his needles bedecked him, from top to root,
In a beautiful, all-the-year, evergreen suit.

But a trouble came into his heart one day,
When he saw that the other trees were gay
In the wonderful raiment that summer weaves
Of manifold shapes and kinds of leaves:
He looked at his needles so stiff and small,
And thought that his dress was the poorest of all.
Then jealousy clouded the little tree's mind,
And he said to himself, "It was not very kind
"To give such an ugly old dress to a tree!
"If the fays of the forest would only ask me,
"I'd tell them how I should like to be dressed,
"In a garment of gold, to bedazzle the rest!"
So he fell asleep, but his dreams were bad.
When he woke in the morning, his heart was glad;
For every leaf that his boughs could hold
Was made of the brightest beaten gold.
I tell you, children, the tree was proud;
He was something above the common crowd;
And he tinkled his leaves, as if he would say
To a peddler who happened to pass that way,
"Just look at me! don't you think I am fine?
"And wouldn't you like such a dress as mine?"
"Oh, yes!" said the man, "and I really guess
I must fill my pack with your beautiful dress."
So he picked the golden leaves with care,
And left the little tree shivering there.

"Oh, why did I wish for golden leaves?"
The fir-tree said, "I forgot that thieves
"Would be sure to rob me in passing by.
"If the fairies would give me another try,
"I'd wish for something that cost much less,
"And be satisfied with glass for my dress!"
Then he fell asleep; and, just as before,
The fairies granted his wish once more.
When the night was gone, and the sun rose clear,
The tree was a crystal chandelier;
And it seemed, as he stood in the morning light,
That his branches were covered with jewels bright.
"Aha!" said the tree. "This is something great!"
And he held himself up, very proud and straight;
But a rude young wind through the forest dashed,
In a reckless temper, and quickly smashed
The delicate leaves. With a clashing sound
They broke into pieces and fell on the ground,
Like a silvery, shimmering shower of hail,
And the tree stood naked and bare to the gale.

Then his heart was sad; and he cried, "Alas
"For my beautiful leaves of shining glass!
"Perhaps I have made another mistake
"In choosing a dress so easy to break.
"If the fairies only would hear me again
"I'd ask them for something both pretty and plain:
"It wouldn't cost much to grant my request,
"In leaves of green lettuce I'd like to be dressed!"
By

ooops continued .....
By this time the fairies were laughing, I know;
But they gave him his wish in a second; and so
With leaves of green lettuce, all tender and sweet,
The tree was arrayed, from his head to his feet.
"I knew it!" he cried, "I was sure I could find
"The sort of a suit that would be to my mind.
"There's none of the trees has a prettier dress,
"And none as attractive as I am, I guess."
But a goat, who was taking an afternoon walk,
By chance overheard the fir-tree's talk.
So he came up close for a nearer view;
"My salad!" he bleated, "I think so too!
"You're the most attractive kind of a tree,
"And I want your leaves for my five-o'clock tea."
So he ate them all without saying grace,
And walked away with a grin on his face;
While the little tree stood in the twilight dim,
With never a leaf on a single limb.

Then he sighed and groaned; but his voice was weak
He was so ashamed that he could not speak.
He knew at last that he had been a fool,
To think of breaking the forest rule,
And choosing a dress himself to please,
Because he envied the other trees.
But it couldn't be helped, it was now too late,
He must make up his mind to a leafless fate!
So he let himself sink in a slumber deep,
But he moaned and he tossed in his troubled sleep,
Till the morning touched him with joyful beam,
And he woke to find it was all a dream.
For there in his evergreen dress he stood,
A pointed fir in the midst of the wood!
His branches were sweet with the balsam smell,
His needles were green when the white snow fell.
And always contented and happy was he,
The very best kind of a Christmas tree.

So, what exactly am I saying ???? Go nekkid rotfl

Ummmmm cos the goat just might eat you anyway LOL

Geeez ... I guess I could have phrased that one better ROTFL "eat your outfit"

with your Exam this AM schweetheart!!

Hope all went well today bill!

Now its time to party the pressure is off, hope it went well xx

Hi Billy,
Finally made it onto the forum and checked out Angie's instructions for avatars. Have just submitted one, so feel quite "chuffed". Off to dancing today, so I'd better get some of the boring chores done before I go. Hope you are having a good lead up to the festive season. Will "talk" again soon. Thanks for the info. Cheers. Gloria

Much love and hope that you are feeling a little better now your party hat has worn off. Loved the youtube, such memories we can find on there! It's becoming addictive just browsing youtube and trying to remember all the songs I used to love! It has some fab 'The lady who loves milktray' ads, I was watching those today! How sad am I? Take care xx

Hi, Billy!

Lovely to have the support. We crockers need to stick together! I have one pair of true Crocs (green), but they don't quite fit. Their sizing system does not agree with my feet. The first pair I bought ($30 US) I ended up giving to my hubby because they were too big for me. The second pair are ok but a tad snug. Then I found "croc-offs" at Wal-Mart for $8.88 a pair and bought four other colors! They fit perfectly. Whether authentic or imitation, they're all made in China, so they're possibly even made by the same factory! Anyway, I couldn't imagine life without them.

Now, I have to ask you - regarding the ones in your pictures with the flowers on them - did you paint them, or did you purchase them that way? They are really awesome!!! Cheers!

Hello petal. Thanks for the note xxx Will send massive (well maybe not that big!!) email when I get back. Take care sugar plum, love the fairy xx

Hello Billy

Just dropping in to say I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year.

Mickey and family.

Looking good!

olfi olfi olfi!

Billy - have an absolutely wonderful Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year to you and the girls and Yvonne.
Love to all
Anne xx

Billy,
Wishing you and your family, health, peace, love, and happiness during this Christmas Season and throughout the New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Stella & family

Billy
Wishing you and your loved ones a
wonderful, safe and relaxing time
over the Christmas Season.
May 2008 bring you all
Love, happiness and fulfilment.
From all here at Foxhaven Resort


Thank you for all the fun,
support and love that you have given
me and all my family over this past year.

Hi Billy girl
Merry Merry Crimble to you. Many jollifications in Sydney over this time including my husband's birthday on Sunday. Last Friday we (seniors) of the Sydney Dance Company performed as part of the Christmas concert. I've uploaded a couple of photos of the scenes before we went on if you want to check it out on my page. It was so much fun and we didn't do too badly. I was still on a high Saturday night. Hope you have been good for goodness sake so that Santa is really good to you. Best wishes for 2008 and, hopefully, I'll get over to Perth sometime next year and we'll actually get to meet.
Take care.
Luv
Gloria

Hello Billy - I tagged you in the game that Angie started off on easy. Read page one for instructions.

Hey Billy! I do hope all is well with you! I also hope that you and all you care for enjoy happiness and peace during this festive season and in all days to come! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas!

billy, you are one special lady. Have the smoothest of Christmas's and the happiest of happy new years. Big hugs and soppy stuff and a chocolate flake for you xxx

Have a great Christmas, billy. You give the site so much joy.

Billy JJ

From my home to yours
Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas
and a healthy New Year!

Have a great Xmas, lots of XXOOXX. Heading over your way 9 Jan for 2 weeks so hope to catch up then ( any excuse for a drink ), will be in touch.

Billy, I'm sending wishes for a happy holiday season to you and your loved ones.

Billy,
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Thanks for caring.
Sue

Merry Xmas to you sweetie and to your wonderful girls, may it be filled with warmth and joy.

Dear Billy.
.
Wish You,
Merry Christmas,
and,
Happy New Year.
.

oh I like the way wagdy did the smilies..I dont mind copying it, but how I dunno, for I've hardly used those..lemme try..





did it! anyway conveyed the msg, and thats the bottom line..
cheers
anu

and billy it looks like , well , horizontal tree!! I always have a confusion as to whom to listen, the head or the heart..in your case always the heart, and thats why the hearts are over the heads, literally!!
cheers

Billy, wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year

Billy, Knock! Knock! Anybody home? It's been a long while. Have you any room for a little bubbly? Well, then. I will leave this case of Veuve Clicquot Brut. I hope this messsage finds you and your family in the best of health and spirits. You are always a delight on the site. Celebrate the season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

OMG!You really got it!!!!! You are so very sweet. It turned out really pretty. Thank you so much for letting me see it.



You are the best!

You can uncross your fingers now Billster and hold that glass properly I will cross mine that there is no search bringing the Doctor back rotfl

Hey Billy JJ! had to check out Nals card,very nice!
your writing's on your page...is thats your?It is truly words to live by.
it was so nice chatting with you ,we must do it again soon.
enjoy your Christmas Billy JJ

Hey Billy, Merry Crimble to you too....mmmm brandy butter....