Wednesday 23 December 2009

Christmas away

Christmas in Foreign Parts

The Difference in Christmas is miles apart yet so similar.

This morning at 06.00 I was out fishing in a little boat in my shorts and t shirt.
In contrast today I received two photos from Sarah at Fettlers Wharf showing Buggerlugs covered in snow and stranded in an ice pack.
Then Noreen and I went out to the big shops where like any where else in the world (except maybe Afghanistan, Iraq, or Iran) people are rushing about getting that last minute present even Santa is getting in on the act promising things Mum says he cant have. so I suppose commercially Christmas is the same the world over
Now its 4.30 in the afternoon looking from the balcony you can see the boats in the maria all decked out with the Christmas lights, Across the bay there are boats of all shapes and sizes gently rocking on a warm south westerly breeze, Behind them you can see Families setting up BBQ on the beach after having had a day on the beach.
This is Australia's big holiday time and everyone has come down to the beaches for there summer holidays sharing the festive season with family and friends.
Wherever we celebrate this magical time of year it seems most of us have got it right by spending it with our loved ones, Family and friends and sharing what we have be great or small its the sharing that counts.
Here in Australia we are being looked after like royalty and are surrounded by loving family and friends and are looking forward to a very different Christmas. I am sure though that Mary and Roger will understand when I say we will miss you all; just a little bit.
We are now all geared up for a very different Christmas but as always it will have the basic ingredient of all Christmas's
Love Peace and Goodwill

May the sun always be on your face and the rain on your back

May you always have a coin in your pocket and bread for the table

May you always have someone to love and someone to love you

May the years be kind and the wrinkles be soft

May your God Bless and keep you

Tight lines to all

Alan & Noreen

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