biggins wrote:Bags all packed and ready for tomorrow morning. Family all got their own plans this year so hubby and I are off to a hotel in Hexham for Xmas and not back home until Thursday. No computer access while I am away so will wish you all a very Happy Xmas everyone and hope Santa is good to you all.
alythonian wrote:Wishing everone all the best for the Festive Season.
Straw poll is anyone else working tomorrow? I know emergency service and shop workers will be, but my office seems to be the only one I know of that's open!
Still, gives me a chance to do a festive tidy of my desk and a proper mug wash!!
That reminded me of my husband ... every time he moved buildings, he would bring his mug home for a 'proper' wash!! It used to be NAAASSSTTTTYYYY!!! How he could drink from that, I will never know!!!
McG wrote:I was sent this and thought I'd share it.
For all those who have not finished your Christmas shopping . . . Gifts which do not cost a penny!
THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job," or "That was a wonderful meal"
can make someone's day.
THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.
Really, it's not that hard to say, "Hello" or "Thank You".
--Author Unknown
I've swapped with my boss and now off today but working inbetween but already have a full clinic booked hence no time to give my mug a proper washalythonian wrote:Wishing everone all the best for the Festive Season.
Straw poll is anyone else working tomorrow? I know emergency service and shop workers will be, but my office seems to be the only one I know of that's open!
Still, gives me a chance to do a festive tidy of my desk and a proper mug wash!!
Why oh why am I already up and dressed when I haven't got much to do 
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