Ask a question Part 2

Wrong hymn sheet there Nina! It can be quite funny when that happens.

Yes, as I feel the cold!

Are you going to any carol services?

I'd love to but I have nobody whose willing since mum died.

When is present opening time in your family?

In Germany Christmas Eve as soon as it gets dark. Room dark, candles lit and the tree standing and lit for the first time with real candles. Curtains open so that you can see all the other houses lit up with candle light.

my question

Have you ever been alone at Christmas?

Margaret that sounds really magical. I'm
No, I realise how fortunate I've been never to have spent Christmas alone.

Are you watching Strictly results?

No, watching Nureyev's defection. Some lovely dancing shown.

Do you like ballet?

Yes, love to go and see it live, went once to a Matthew Bourne - Sleeping Beauty, it was wonderful.

Can you ballroom dance? If yes do you go dancing?

Yes. I haven't watched the series just tonight's Final and Results because I cannot listen to the inane chat from those two female presenters. Anton would be a great presenter IMO.

Could you live without the tv for a week?

Sorry I have got out of sequence.

I can live without tv for a week - and frequently do. We don't carry a tv in the caravan so whenever we're away we manage without it.

Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?

I have never ridden a motorcycle , and don't want to.

Have you been fell walking?

No never. DH and I used to enjoy walking but sadly neither of us are up to it anymore.

How far is your nearest supermarket, do you use that one ?

Asda is a mile away, and I do use it.

Do you have sunshine today?

Some of the time.

Did you go out for a walk in it?

Took grandson to the park and for a shuffle in the leaves

Do you often have a curry ?

Well funnily enough we had a delicious coconut and chicken curry with naan bread and mango chutney last night.

Can you keep a secret ?

Yes.

Did your career go the way you planned when you were a teen

No wanted to be hairdresser but had to go and earn some money to help out at home so ended up working in bank

Has your retirement ( obviously if retired ) been all you hoped for

Yes, and more. I thought I might be bored, but hasn't happened yet!

Is your heating on today?

No its very warm here...

Do you watch soaps?

Just Corrie

Did you watch the behind-the-scenes Dowton last night? I felt sad just thinking Friday's episode will be the last ever

No didn't watch last night but I do enjoy the programme and will watch the final episode.

Do you have your tree lights on in daylight hours ?

Have kept on my little fibreoptic tree on kitchen widow sill.

Do you use expensive china and glassware for Christmas?

I don't own any expensive china
I do use my Waterford crystal glasses though.

How many mince pies have you eaten?

Absolutely none on a duet