It has been a monumental scrum the last two days. I have chopped and mixed and wrapped and knitted and snipped and quite frankly I barely know which way is up. However, I think things are mostly in hand. Here is the sit rep
- Christmas jumpers knitted – I finished the bugger, but I’m not sure it will fit the designated recipient. I may just have knitted myself a jumper…..
- cards – well colour me shocked, the late one just arrived in sheffield!
- Presents – we are now in free for all territory. I have filled stockings but lord alone knows what with.
- Other Decorations – have done tasteful things with cones, buttons, rosemary and stuff
- Catering efforts – I have broken it to the team that they are on parade in the morning. Lachlan is still fighting (with no one who cares) for an official second in command role
Have a lovely Christmas everyone. I tried to edit the pictures but the elves are on strike. Oops forgot the quiz, now added














Question 23:
| Question 23 | Who used to live here? |
Question 24 What connects Sleeping Beauty, a Victorian staircase and this
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| Q 22 | What treat is gifted in Germany at Christmas the form of tiny loaves, lucky pigs and small potatoes | Marzipan (Marzipanbrot, Glüchsschwein and Marzipankartoffeln)Nom nom nom |
Happy Christmas to all at Ruthven House! I have just sat down with a brandy and I haven’t even knitted a jumper! A sizeable box has arrived from you, many thanks, we are looking forward to delving into it tomorrow.
Love to you all, Caroline Donald and clan xx
merry Christmas to all @ Ruthven.
merry Christmas to all @ Ruthven.
merry Christmas to all @ Ruthven.
And to you and Walter Barry
Have a great Christmas, Karen and all the Ruthvens. Am looking forward to Spring 2025 shots of the garden. All the best,
Nick
And you Nick