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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LADIES LUNCHEON! It's now 4.45pm and everything is over once again for another year.
My poor girlfriend Sue (who lives down Sydney way) got stuck on the freeway with a massive accident (left home at 9.30) and didn't get here till 12.30! We had lunch and she left about 3.00pm! Long way to come for such a short time. Never mind, they all bought some great salads and we had beautiful cold meats and amazing Hazelnut Praline plunger coffee for afters. A lovely bottle of Veuve Cliquot Champagne for toasts and I made a large Punch for most of us who don't drink! I did have a couple of small glasses of Champagne though today - I deserved it!
Everyone loved all the Snowman gifts and loved the Santa Claus quilt that I've nearly finished. I just have to put wadding and backing on it. Maybe next year it will be done!
Love to you all, love Chris
1. Picture taken early this morning.
2. Coffee cups with Snowmen treatbags with choccies inside them!
3. Food table.
4. Kaye, Stasia, Meganne, Mum, Sue, me and Chris M
5. Closeup of Snowmen
6. Meganne's place setting
7. Antique sewing table stand with Christmas decorations - is at the front entrance.
8. Me at the front entrance table - I was so hot!!!!! it's been over 26C and our place is always hot!
9. Mum's place setting.
10. My place setting.
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Comments (28)
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Chris been thinking of you all day. Did send you a txt hoping the day went well. As usual you have done a fantastic job. hugs :)
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Thanks Pauline, I didn't get it till later this afternoon as I was a tad busy! I showed Meg and read it out to all and Meg said Oh! yes, she sent me one too, I was going to show you! We were all talking too much! What's new? We had a lovely day thankyou so much for your thoughts. Love Chris
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diamondfowler
21 Nov 2013
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Oh my! everything looks so good mostly the food! what was the shrimp dish?
great job, great decorations, I love this time of year because of all the parties!
great job, great decorations, I love this time of year because of all the parties!
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That dish was Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) with Prawns, Avocado, red chilli, finely chopped celery and parsley. It was delicious - everything was wonderful. Love Chris
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O Chris, you outdid yourself once again. Everything looks so lovely. I bet you all had a wonderful time. You put a lot of work into your annual luncheon and it all shows.
I am interested in the Hazelnut Praline Plunger Coffee, what is it and is there a recipe?? It sounds amazing.
I am interested in the Hazelnut Praline Plunger Coffee, what is it and is there a recipe?? It sounds amazing.
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Thanks Jerri, the Hazelnut Praline Plunger Coffee is bought in a packet from Gloria Jeans. It is
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO R G E O U S!!!!!!!!
We also had beautiful chocolate coated Cranberries and Yoghurt balls with our Coffee! Courtesy of Trev. He also bought the girls a Newcastle Pudding Lady pudding - yummy! Love Chris
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO R G E O U S!!!!!!!!
We also had beautiful chocolate coated Cranberries and Yoghurt balls with our Coffee! Courtesy of Trev. He also bought the girls a Newcastle Pudding Lady pudding - yummy! Love Chris
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That is a lot of snowmen! I counted 7 per place setting? Everything looks great. So glad you had a good time you look so happy. Hard to see Meganne, I hope she is well. Hugs
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That's right Chris - except for me I only did 6 things. I didn't do a Snowman FSL with my name on it from Dolly's designs. I've already got lots of FSL things for my tree. Love Chris
If you double click on the picture you can see a better picture. She had her hair more auburn this time.
If you double click on the picture you can see a better picture. She had her hair more auburn this time.
All those snowmen and no snow! LOL
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Wow you certainly didn't go hungry and the table look amazing.
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Thanks - yes, we had some leftovers for dinner and I'd say again tomorrow night. I am amazed - I allow one piece of meat for each lady eg. ham, turkey, pork and some chicken, but obviously not everyone takes one piece each. Sue didn't have any meat at all! So we had plenty! They all had Pudding, Icecream, Custard and or cream for dessert. I had a Mango cheek, icecream and a spoonful of custard. I can't eat the pudding that I served them today, but Trev has bought me some gluten free ones. I'll have them for our family Christmas!!! Love Chris
I saw the truck accident on the news. The driver was seriously injured. He somehow slammed into the wall.
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baldacchino
21 Nov 2013
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Good on you Girl you deserved a Whole Bottel Champagne , I love all the spread WELL DONE
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Hi Sherene, thanks for your comments. I love it and would have had more, but unfortunately it makes my blood pressure go up! That's life, I suppose! Love Chris
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It certainly looks like a great day for you all..
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Hi Marian, yes it's always a great day. A lot of work, but everyone chips in with all the cleaning up. I just put everything in the dishwasher except my silver cutlery. Love Chris
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grandmamek
21 Nov 2013
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Wow. It looks like you have outdone yourself again!! You certainly did put a lot of time and effort in your luncheon. The food looks wonderful and your table setting is amazing. Glad to hear you all had a good time. Thank you for sharing your photos with us,. Hugs, Mary
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Thanks Mary, yes, but it's such fun to do it. I'm already thinking about next year's theme he he he! Love Chris
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A wonderful party, everything is perfect! Congratulations to you and hello to everybody.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks Lidia, it was a perfect day. Love Chris
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Thank you dear friend for a truly lovely day and the amazing effort you put in, once again, to make this day so very special. You surpassed yourself, again.
I feel deeply privileged to be included and to be able to enjoy the company of your marvellous friends (they are a lovely group of ladies) and the added bonus this year of your gorgeous daughter Amy being "allowed" (LOL!) to stay. She is such a sweetheart and Delphi is gorgeous.
Thank you for all the snowmen embroidered goodies too, they will take pride of place on our Christmas table and be treasured for a lifetime.
Another wonderful day!!!
Here are a couple more snapshots, one of the group and a very candid shot of Chris, Kaye and Patricia. Hugs n roses, Meganne
I feel deeply privileged to be included and to be able to enjoy the company of your marvellous friends (they are a lovely group of ladies) and the added bonus this year of your gorgeous daughter Amy being "allowed" (LOL!) to stay. She is such a sweetheart and Delphi is gorgeous.
Thank you for all the snowmen embroidered goodies too, they will take pride of place on our Christmas table and be treasured for a lifetime.
Another wonderful day!!!
Here are a couple more snapshots, one of the group and a very candid shot of Chris, Kaye and Patricia. Hugs n roses, Meganne
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Thanks Meg - your wonderful gifts were great too. Just love the Snowman pot holders. I'll take a picture later tomorrow and show the ladies what you made for me. Haven't had a chat with Amy as yet, so glad she got to come and show off Delphi. Chat with you later. Love Chris
lovely to see you there Meg, I am real happy you and Chris are close friends. love Kerry
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Chris what a superb spread! It would be impossible to not have a great day and the photos certainly show that. Have you ever thought of migrating to Melbourne LOL
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Thanks Agatha, yes we had a wonderful day and it was too soon over! Lived down south of the border for 9 years! Love Chris
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My goodness that sure does look like a very special day for all of you. I can just imagine all the fun you must have had enjoying each others company. And of course having Delphi there to keep an eye on you all, extra special....hugs Kerry
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Thanks Kerry, a great time was had by all. Thanks for commenting. Love Chris
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You certainly are the hostess with the mostest! What a beautiful table and wow, the settings are wonderful. I just love the snowmen on the towels, too! I have that set and they are some of my favorite.
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Hi Jerrilyn, thanks for your comments. Yes, this set is just beautiful and of course it sewed out perfectly. It's right from here on this site and is one of Veronika's early sets. Love Chris
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everything looks so adorable and beautiful, and so do you :)
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Ha, ha, ha Gerry, I was saying to Meg I look like the size of a house side on! I'll have to do something about that! Not to mention I was so hot - Mum was cold and wanted the air conditioner off and so the rest of us sweltered even though the air con was on 24C!!!!!! I can't stand humidity and it was that as well. Thankfully it's only once a year! Love Chris
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This looks beautiful Christmas settings to welcome you friends and celebrated and the food I can tell looks delicious CONGRATULATION I love love what I see Maria
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Thanks Maria, yes everything was just beautiful. Love Chris
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dragonflyer
21 Nov 2013
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WOW...and double WOW...Chris you have outdone yourself! The table and decorations are beautiful...the whole is spectacular...I must admit that I am a bit jealous! The buffet table looks delicious...What is the first platter...looks like shrimp??? I would like to just reach in and fill my plate...perhaps a recipe is in order??....or maybe two! Lovely, lovely, lovely!
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Good morning Kim, thank you. The first platter is Prawns, Avocado, finely chopped parsley and celery, chilli and I think there were also finely chopped spring onions. It was delicious! Love Chris
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All looks so lovely and so very special. As I write this you should be fast asleep after a hetic day. Hugs Sarah.
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Hi Sarah, yes you were right. It was 3.30am Friday morning when your message came through. I was fast asleep. It's now just 7.00am and we are watching the morning news and listening to the wonderful rain! I knew it would as it was just so humid yesterday. Love Chris
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so beautiful a set up. and i am sure you all had a great time! and yes you deserve the champagne and anything else you want!!!!! sincerely, lynne
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Thanks Lynne, yes we all had a lovely day. Meg was the last to leave along with me as I had to drive Mum home - she was very tired and in a bit of pain with her Sciatica. We are off to the Chiropractor in 2 hour's time. Love Chris
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Looks like you give a beautiful party, All of us would love to attend. LOL You may be tired , but its so worth it!
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Thanks Lily, yes I love doing this. I'm glad though it's only once a year that I go all out! Love Chris
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Looks great the way you set it up! It's great when you all get together like that.
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Yes, it is fun and way far too much chatter!!!! Love Chris
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Wow! table and all your decoration look great. Hope you all had a great time.
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Thanks Sally, yes it was a great day. And today we are grandparents again! Love Chris
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hightechgrammy
21 Nov 2013
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Oh Chris! What a beautiful, beautiful table! How festive everything is! Oh, I hope I can come someday! May I invite myself, please? We don't do any decorating for Christmas, or celebrating until after Thanksgiving here, so this is getting me all excited! Yu do such lovely work! Merry Christmas. I'm so sorry Sue couldn't get there in time.
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She did get there about 15 minutes before we sat down to lunch so that was fine. I always ask her to come early as she has to travel for an hour and a half to get here from Mount Colah (outer suburb of Sydney on the northern side). It was a lovely day and all over far too soon. Love Chris - you are welcome anytime!!
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sandralochran
21 Nov 2013
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Looks like you all had a great time
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Thanks Sandra we did! Love Chris
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Ah i am soooooooo sorry i missed it again this year ,i will try to be there on time next year lol
excellent i am sure everyone loved it and had a great time hugs Carolyn
excellent i am sure everyone loved it and had a great time hugs Carolyn
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Well apology accepted Carolyn - because you weren't there we talked about you he he he! Honestly though it was a lovely day and everyone enjoyed themselves. They like me were all amazed it was a year since we all last met together. I see Mum, Meg, Chris and Sue more frequently than Stasia and Kaye. Love Chris
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Hi Chris - you must have had tremendous fun setting up this beautiful table. I just love your collection of dangly-legs Santa-Elves. The cutlery holders are a great success, too. The ladies must have had a great time and surely they've gone home wondering what you'll think up for next year's annual Ladies Luncheon. What a great tradition!!
AlmaG.
AlmaG.
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Thanks Alma, yes, Dana and I made those elves years ago when she was a teenager!! She is now 32!!!!! I am already thinking of things for next year!! Love Chris
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Your table is beautiful, and I particularly love the red napkins with the different snowmen. There are a lot of hours of stitching to make this fabulous table. Congrats on a job well done! Denise
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Hi Denise, yes, hours and hours and hours of sewing in all the things I made. They are appreciated though! Love Chris
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All your decorations are festive and fun. It is nice when all your planning comes together.
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Hi Anita, it's the preparation that takes the time. Once we all sat down and ate it didn't take long to demolish everything! Love Chris
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shirley124
22 Nov 2013
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Lokks like you all had a wonderful luncheon and get together. Glad it went well you. Love Shirley
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Yes, we did and thanks so much, love Chris