There was a good show of decorations on the boats this year.
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Judging to be announced on 11th January.
We hosted a drinks and nibbles party onboard on 24th december, to provide a break for those cooking the grand feast. All came (except poor Clive who was still in hospital) and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Then the big day finally arrived.
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| A beautiful sunny Xmas morning on the Canal du Midi in Castelnaudary! |
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| Bubbly and nibbles on arrival! |
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| Some people got completely carried away with their costumes! |
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| The calm before the storm. Tables laid with Secret Santa presents around the tree. |
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| A Secret Santa present. |
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| Lining up for juding the Fancy Hat competition! |
Boxing Day saw us all gathering in Quai 10 again to finish the left overs!
On 27th Steve, on Porthos (Potholes!) held a cocktail party, and all were requested to 'dress' for the occasion. It was both Steve's birthday and Elaine's.
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| Birthday twins. Same day, same year! Same mother? |
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| Posh frocks |
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| More posh frocks! |
Some guests had problems with their outdoor clothes!
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| Hans seems to be enjoying the attention being paid to an 'adjustment' on his jacket. Which is needing lots of attention from the ladies!!! |
Finally a present arrived from my friend Jackie in the UK. Tashi was very pleased to get yet another squeaky toy! This one was definitely more interesting than all the others she already has!
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| It makes such a lovely piggy grunt! |
I can't believe we have only 14 days 'til Christmas! Panic, panic.
We've been so busy enjoying ourselves to organise anything, and now we're both feeling ill and sorry for ourselves, having contracted 'the port' cold!
First off came Jude's pre-Christmas party as she will be away on 25th, held on Saint Nicolas Eve.
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| Onboard Noordster. |
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| Selection of Sweets for the Bake Off. |
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Good range of choice for savouries.
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| Ni's excellent entry. Fruite cake, front left, sitting on union flag. Made to his mother's recipe. Not a winner this time. |
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My entry - Chocolate and Macron meringue - it didnt win!
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On Friday 7th the Bake Off was again held at the quay side Cave, and judged democratically by all! Robyn was winner for the sweets. As usual it was enjoyed by all, with most participating. No-one went home hungry!
New Years Eve again saw us gather at Quai 10 for more fun and frolics!
