“The duck had a stippled look, a dumpy rear end, and cold eyes. It was an empty vessel. Yep, decided my husband, thinking of me. Job done.” It’s 2 in the morning over here, I only got up for a wee and now I’m giggling.
It looks a bother to wash. And fill up. I’m not sure it would have survived intact more than one Christmas in my household. Full marks all round for resilience.
So...I think I have found a way to make TWO comments........ thanks for explaining what a Thrug is - a flat gardening basket. I thought (forgive me) that a useful basket required sides.
But now i can think of a whole lot of people I don't like ,who could so with baskets without sides for Christmas!
As always your Domestic Detail laft me both laughing and crying.You have brilliantly captured the quiet desperation that Christmas provokes.Imagine how much happier we would be without it !!!
I did understand the expression " caramel,historic wooden bannister," but what's a Thrug ???
Did you exclaim “Lord Love-a-duck” a mild expression of surprise? In Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures Ducks are a symbol of devoted love because they mate for life.
Not quite done yet....... and feel free to "cancel" me, for daring to ask questions....but do you bear any responsibility for endorsing "Thrugs" (sideless baskets) which are by definition,as useless as a bucket with a hole in it on sale at Briscoes ?
In the Sixties we would have marched and demanded their withdrawal. It is not quite enough to say "job done" Leah.
I so remember Christmases like that - but not the thrugs - is that a hug shared by a thruple?
Isn't buying cherries as a last minute (over-priced) gift from the back of a caron the way to a Christmas Day BBQ - a NZ tradition! I'm pretty sure they are exempt and btw I doubt if those lovely students are paid a living wage. Be careful what you wish for.
I loved reading about the madness of your Christmas. How long do your decorations stay up?
“The duck had a stippled look, a dumpy rear end, and cold eyes. It was an empty vessel. Yep, decided my husband, thinking of me. Job done.” It’s 2 in the morning over here, I only got up for a wee and now I’m giggling.
It looks a bother to wash. And fill up. I’m not sure it would have survived intact more than one Christmas in my household. Full marks all round for resilience.
Wonderful read, thank you.
Wendy! Go back to sleep this instant! 💛
Magnificent (and I don't mean, or just mean, the duck). Is your husband available as a personal shopper?
Lucy, this can be arranged 😉
I love this! You perfectly captured the rising panic of the season!! Also, the duck is a legend! :)
So...I think I have found a way to make TWO comments........ thanks for explaining what a Thrug is - a flat gardening basket. I thought (forgive me) that a useful basket required sides.
But now i can think of a whole lot of people I don't like ,who could so with baskets without sides for Christmas!
Job done!!!
As always your Domestic Detail laft me both laughing and crying.You have brilliantly captured the quiet desperation that Christmas provokes.Imagine how much happier we would be without it !!!
I did understand the expression " caramel,historic wooden bannister," but what's a Thrug ???
Oh, it's one of those flat gardening baskets made of wood. They're so SMUG. (I want one.)
Useful for laying a wine bottle in to carry triumphantly to the table.
Love this. Love the duck. Love your thought patterns.
Love a duck, me!
I covet that duck, shame on me.
Why is everyone calling it a thrug instead of trug..i had to check thinking I was wrong all my life, briscoes sells a trug.
I blame Gary McCormick. He’s always starting something 😆
It is an elegant cheerful duck though.
Did you exclaim “Lord Love-a-duck” a mild expression of surprise? In Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures Ducks are a symbol of devoted love because they mate for life.
Not quite done yet....... and feel free to "cancel" me, for daring to ask questions....but do you bear any responsibility for endorsing "Thrugs" (sideless baskets) which are by definition,as useless as a bucket with a hole in it on sale at Briscoes ?
In the Sixties we would have marched and demanded their withdrawal. It is not quite enough to say "job done" Leah.
What about personal responsibility ????
OMG. Now I'm anxious about christmas shopping!! Gah!
Resist! Do it impulsively with hours to spare!
I desperately need a duck.
May we please have a photo of the wreath? 😂
I so remember Christmases like that - but not the thrugs - is that a hug shared by a thruple?
Isn't buying cherries as a last minute (over-priced) gift from the back of a caron the way to a Christmas Day BBQ - a NZ tradition! I'm pretty sure they are exempt and btw I doubt if those lovely students are paid a living wage. Be careful what you wish for.
I loved reading about the madness of your Christmas. How long do your decorations stay up?
And I do like the duck a lot - lucky you.