Christmas 2013

Storms wreak havoc in Britain on Christmas Eve 2013.

Hurricane-force winds and torrential rain disrupted transport networks and cut power supplies in Britain on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Winds of up to 90 mph hit both sides of the Channel with heavy downpours causing flooding, traffic jams and cancellations of rail, flight and ferry services.

The above photograps show Milford on Sea on Christmas Day morning.  We managed to get through and in spite of the weather Gemma cooked up a storm.  She was a domestic goddess this Christmas.  How could she have cooked so much?  How could we all have eaten so much?  Alun and Gemma orchestrated a wonderful Christmas lunch.  A fabulous turkey surrounded by loads of delicious vegetables, glorious stuffing, masses of booze and all the lovely family.

                                                       The gorgeous Hostess

Christmas is always so much fun with children in the house.  Gasps of excitement from Emmie and Chloe.
What will be inside the gift?

Christmas really is a wonderful time, full of carols and Mr. Buble, family, trees and decorations, fairy lights, advent calendars and, of course, delicious food.  Our Christmas was truly blessed.

On Boxing Day it was off to the Hilton's Winter Wonderland.

where Stuart and Tina certainly delivered the "wow" factor.  Stuart with his amazing decorations and Tina with a magnificent roast fillet of beef followed by the best  Pannacotta, so creamy and delectable with a silky smooth texture that makes it one of the world's sexiest desserts.  Tina's pannacotta certainly ticks all the right boxes - no-one, and I mean no-one, comes close.  Again, Stuart and Phil drank lots of splendid wines.
Chocolate Block, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gevrey-Chambertin.  Their own little Wine Society, I think Chris may have managed a sip.  And don't forget the Fizz and Beer before the meal!!!

After we had been treated so splendidly we decided to take the family out to lunch on Sunday, 29th and we had a very enjoyable meal at The Crab in Bournemouth.

Then it was back to Alun and Gemma's for yet more presents.

On New Year's Eve we all met up again at The Christchurch Harbour Hotel for drinks.  Obviously Emmie and Chloe couldn't stay up til midnight but we enjoyed our get together.

 
                                                    When will baby arrive?

Thank you all for a wonderful Christmas.