Ask a question Part 2

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?

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

Do you like ballet?

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?

my question

Have you ever been alone at Christmas?

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.

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

When is present opening time in your family?

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?

do you play ball with your rolled up newspaper granylyn

Shoe size 7 no it's not changed.

Have you worn your winter coat yet this season?

Only a few in the garden, which won't be in flower at Christmas.

What is your shoe size, and has it changed over your adult life?

No am rubbish at ball games!

Have you got Christmas Hyacinths?

Irene Nemirovsy's The Fires of Autumn

Do you read a daily paper? ( I get mine free in Waitrose)

Probably skiing in the Alps.

What are you reading at the moment?

Usually Branston or occasionally piccalilli

Where was the best holiday you've had ?

Never use it at all.

Would you put chutney or mustard on your ham or cheese sandwich, and is so, what kind?

Yes usually.

Do you wear make up every day?

Still love Anais Anais by Cacharel probably bit old fashioned now

Do you wear perfume every day

No, it's years since I did.

What is your favourite smell/scent?

Not yet (touch wood).

Do you borrow books from your local library?

Love to

Have you had a bug this winter? I'm in full spate

Depends on my mood.

Do you drink milk on it's own?

No.

Marmalade or jam, on toast.

I think so. I remember the long walk and being jealous of my baby brother because he was in the pushchair which had been mine.

Do you keep in touch with friends from primary school?

Yes

Can you remember your first day at school?

Doing handstands against the wall at school.

Do you cook a special meal at New Year ?

The thought of playing silly games with my grandsons and then sitting down all snuggled together and watching a movie whilst eating popcorn.

What can you remember from when you were 5 ?