| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… 12:32 - Dec 25 with 3529 views | hoppy |
Writing from the car park at the cemetery. Quieter this year than last - whether that be covid related, I obviously have no idea.
Taking a few moments out from the cat constantly trying to eat the Christmas tree lights, or Yasmin popping bubble wrap (despite having plenty of these brightly coloured ones that you seem to see everywhere now but effectively just do the same thing).
Having these few moments of quiet father and son time to wish him a Happy Christmas, hoping he’s enjoying the party that Uncle Bobby and Uncle Kevin are overseeing, and hoping he’s remembered to welcome Uncle Paul for his first one this year. He’d have been six and a half now, so apologies that this will have been the 6th probably repetitive rambling Christmas wish from me from this very place.
He’d have probably just been getting to enjoy going to Portman Road, with some big crowds - potentially exciting times for kids that age to be getting into it all. What other traits of character would he have had by now? Of course, I’ll never know, but I know I still love him whatever kind of lad he’d have turned out to be. He’d have loved seeing Yasmin performing in panto for the first time this year, I’m sure, as she would’ve loved having him watching.
Make sure you enjoy the time you have with your loved ones - especially in these times of vast uncertainty. For those isolating currently, I hope you are better soon and able to enjoy family and friends gathering, albeit slightly postponed. Talking of which, I’d better stop rambling to get back as we’re off to KJ’s sister’s for the rest of the day.
A very merry Christmas to you all, from the house of hoppy, KJ and Yasmin (plus the boys when they choose to grace us with their presence!) and thank you for being all part of the TWTD collective, that have been so supportive, friendly, funny and a massive waste of time over the years. Wouldn’t have you any other way! Thanks also to Phil, Gav and Mark particularly, for keeping this place of dysfunctionals functioning!
Cheers, Hoppy |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:37 - Dec 25 with 2886 views | EdwardStone |
As always, a well written and thought provoking post; many thanks for sharing
My very best wishes to you and yours Mr Hoppy |  | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:45 - Dec 25 with 2863 views | Keno |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:37 - Dec 25 by EdwardStone |
As always, a well written and thought provoking post; many thanks for sharing
My very best wishes to you and yours Mr Hoppy |
With much love Hops |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:45 - Dec 25 with 2866 views | PJH |
Beautiful and meaningful post as always.
Best wishes to you and your family.
This time last year I was taking my mum's dinner to her because she did not feel well enough to come to us, alas she is not having a Christmas dinner on this earth this year. |  | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 13:03 - Dec 25 with 2824 views | jeera |
Wish you all and the family the very best as always Hops. x |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 13:19 - Dec 25 with 2800 views | thebluewizzard |
Virtual Christmas hugs all round. |  | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 13:57 - Dec 25 with 2747 views | catch74 |
Happy Christmas and thoughts with you and yours today. Are you at PR on the 29th? |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 14:41 - Dec 25 with 2707 views | Fixed_It |
Thoughts are with you and yours, hoppy. Lots of love. |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 14:56 - Dec 25 with 2682 views | witchdoctor |
😥…merry xmas to yourself…k j and yasmin x.. oh yeah…the answer is hotel california..😂😂😂 |  | | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 14:58 - Dec 25 with 2681 views | hoppy |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:45 - Dec 25 by PJH |
Beautiful and meaningful post as always.
Best wishes to you and your family.
This time last year I was taking my mum's dinner to her because she did not feel well enough to come to us, alas she is not having a Christmas dinner on this earth this year. |
Apologies I didn’t know you’d lost your mum this last year. Hopefully CT will have found her a good place for the party, perhaps on the same table as Uncle Kevin and Uncle Paul.
Best wishes with you and for the new year. | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 15:00 - Dec 25 with 2677 views | hoppy |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 13:57 - Dec 25 by catch74 |
Happy Christmas and thoughts with you and yours today. Are you at PR on the 29th? |
Thank you. Yes. Will be there on the 29th - are you making the pilgrimage? | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 15:15 - Dec 25 with 2659 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Love to you and your family Hoppy. |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 15:42 - Dec 25 with 2640 views | catch74 |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 15:00 - Dec 25 by hoppy |
Thank you. Yes. Will be there on the 29th - are you making the pilgrimage? |
Going to try and get up, will keep you posted. | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 16:20 - Dec 25 with 2605 views | PJH |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 14:58 - Dec 25 by hoppy |
Apologies I didn’t know you’d lost your mum this last year. Hopefully CT will have found her a good place for the party, perhaps on the same table as Uncle Kevin and Uncle Paul.
Best wishes with you and for the new year. |
You have nothing to apologise for mate.
She passed on February 14th and I did do a little post on here on that day in tribute to her (and my dad). | | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 16:44 - Dec 25 with 2561 views | jeera |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 16:20 - Dec 25 by PJH |
You have nothing to apologise for mate.
She passed on February 14th and I did do a little post on here on that day in tribute to her (and my dad). |
Nice to see you around.
Merry Xmas fella. | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 16:51 - Dec 25 with 2551 views | catch74 |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 16:20 - Dec 25 by PJH |
You have nothing to apologise for mate.
She passed on February 14th and I did do a little post on here on that day in tribute to her (and my dad). |
Merry Christmas PJH. | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 19:04 - Dec 25 with 2479 views | ronnyd |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:45 - Dec 25 by PJH |
Beautiful and meaningful post as always.
Best wishes to you and your family.
This time last year I was taking my mum's dinner to her because she did not feel well enough to come to us, alas she is not having a Christmas dinner on this earth this year. |
This is my first Christmas without Mum, she died Boxing Day last year. Even though she made 101 it has still left one hell of a hole. Good luck to all. |  | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 19:14 - Dec 25 with 2457 views | jeera |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 19:04 - Dec 25 by ronnyd |
This is my first Christmas without Mum, she died Boxing Day last year. Even though she made 101 it has still left one hell of a hole. Good luck to all. |
Sorry to hear that Ronny. | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 19:24 - Dec 25 with 2443 views | Churchman |
What a lovely post. Thank you. It encouraged me think with smiles about my late mum who adored Christmas. You are right about appreciating the time you have with loved ones.
As for the Christmas tree, the two new kittens have given it a right beating. I think they’ve enjoyed Christmas, even if the tree and decorations haven't!
Happy Christmas all. |  | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 19:50 - Dec 25 with 2408 views | Yallop |
All the best to you mate can't imagine what you go through every day but keep doing what you're doing in being strong for your daughter and wife.
All the very best. |  | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 09:06 - Dec 26 with 2276 views | PrideOfTheEast |
Lovely post. You’re clearly a wonderful Dad. Best wishes | | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 10:28 - Dec 26 with 2229 views | hoppy |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 19:04 - Dec 25 by ronnyd |
This is my first Christmas without Mum, she died Boxing Day last year. Even though she made 101 it has still left one hell of a hole. Good luck to all. |
Sorry to hear. Hope you’ve had a good one in her honour! | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 10:29 - Dec 26 with 2222 views | bluelagos |
You're a good man Chris. |  |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 10:30 - Dec 26 with 2217 views | hoppy |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 09:06 - Dec 26 by PrideOfTheEast |
Lovely post. You’re clearly a wonderful Dad. Best wishes |
Thank you. | |
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| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 10:50 - Dec 26 with 2187 views | garygboltonblue |
That is a lovely post Hoppy : all the best to you and your family. | | | |
| The usual Christmas greeting to you all… on 12:49 - Dec 26 with 2136 views | ronnyd |
Thanks for the kind words, TWTD at it's finest. | | | |
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