Those salads look amazingly delicious and I think it would be wonderful to carry on your Mums tradition with the balls.

I don't feel you are being a Debbie Downer at all, just stating how you are experiencing the present economy. I think that you are looking at it practically and being cautious which is what many of us

The decorations are all stunning and gorgeous. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

Interestingly, your summer weather is yet to warm up and we in the Northeast have yet to have any winter weather. We are sunny and warm for Christmas week which is really rare for us in New York. Soon,

This was a very special post from you sharing the love and companionship of the village community.

The Little Drummer Boy was always my favorite and still is. Happy Holidays.

I am sorry to hear you had the water tank leak as I know they are very expensive and are here in N.Y. too. I don't think I could ever handle being in that much traffic all the time. We don't have that

Larry got too impatient for his present. It looks like catnip is his favorite. Congrats on your big win and now we can all relax a bit into the New Year. Now, it is time to think about seed catalogs, lol.

Traditions of days gone by are wonderful memories that we made with our family throughout the years. Now, everyone has their own large families and they now live in other states and countries. Our friends

Merry Christmas to you, the new tree looks beautiful with all your homemade ornaments that always bring back wonderful memories.

What a peaceful place to see and enjoy the natural surroundings.

You captured the Monkey Rock perfectly, considering another monkey was taking the photos, lol. Merry Christmas @scottshots

Very interesting and I am sure a wonderful tool for cooking your food and boiling water. Great job, I have never seen something like this before. Merry Christmas to you.

Merry Christmas to you all, and yes, may we all have a very prosperous New Year.

Merry Christmas to you and your wife. Sometimes, perhaps you could share some of your Danish favorites with us. Traditional food is always delightful to learn.

Merry Christmas to you and your husband, I hope to see photos of your roses someday.

Merry Christmas to you both and may you have the most prosperous and happy New Year.

Have a wonderful, delightful, time of celebrating life with your loved ones.

Merry Christmas Barbara, thank you for all you do throughout the year for the communities. ♥

Merry Christmas Neli, enjoy your family and friends and we will see you in the New Year.