Phew! Dodged a bullet there!?

Cooking Christmas lunch on the bbq might be something normal in Australia and other warmer parts of the world, but I was forced to do it yesterday when our oven went on the blink. Things turned out ok in the end, but I'm sure that it made for a funny sight- at least our guests were understanding.

Thanks to everyone for coming to visit- and thanks for a most enjoyable Christmas lunch!


Tune of the Day:  No Money   by Kings of Leon

It snowed!

Somehow a white Christmas morning does something for your appetite.......... Looking forward to lunch with our guests today and then taking it easy. Merry Christmas everybody!



Tune of the Day: If I Give My Soul     by Tom Jones

We have had a few good snowfalls and things are white at the moment

but it looks as if we will have warmer weather this coming week and a very small chance of a White Christmas.  Something tells me that it will bucket with snow on December 26......



Tune of the Day:  Abba Zaba     by Captain Beefheart (RIP)

110 is not a good number

so, I really do need to get back into the swing of things at the gym and maybe start eating a little less.....



Tune of the Day: Saeta    by Miles Davis

You know how it is.....

a little while back I said "yes" to an invitation for this evening. A friend is turning 40 and hosting a small get-together;  it should be fun, but I am at home, tired and would gladly make a pot of tea and grab a book. Getting old, I guess.


Tune of the Day: My Baby Just Cares For Me   by Nina Simone

Dinner on Wednesday night was good (even if I have to say so myself)

and it was nice to be able to sleep in a little and laze about the next day. Thursday was certainly better than today (Friday) when I didn't even make it out of the front door!


Tune of the Day:  Great Balls Of Fire  by  Jerry Lee Lewis

Osso Bucco in the oven

and the guests are not arriving for another hour and a half. Time to take a shower, open some wine and organise the music. Bon Appetit!


Tune of the Day:   Peace Frog   by The Doors

It is still cold (not that that is a problem) and all about is white

but over the next couple of days things are going to warm up again and the snow will disappear. I only hope that it comes back for Christmas!



Tune of the Day:   Hurricane Drunk   by Florence & The Machine

A visit to the Christmas Market in Freiburg today

and a great lunch! It was nice to have a walk about, take a few photos and enjoy a sunny day. Back to the gym tomorrow  :-)


Tune of the Day:  Both Ends Burning     by Roxy Music