Tuesday, 26 November 2024

It's That Time Again...

We've fetched all the Christmas boxes down from the loft. There do seem to be a lot. I have told Bob that I will try to reduce the number that go back up again at Epiphany! The figures and costumes for the Nativity Tableau came down on Sunday [the frames were in the workshop and came down today] I stood the little shepherd boy on the other side of the kitchen door, beside the manger
All was ok till I went to the loo at midnight. The motion sensor triggered the nightlight. And I jumped, because I'd forgotten he was there, and thought a small child was hovering in wait!
Bob wants to strengthen some of the frames before I dress them - but I hope to have everything ready for Sunday and the beginning of Advent, so the Cornerstones Tableau is in place. 
I have moved him into a corner for the time being!


25 comments:

  1. That would make me jump in daytime too!

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  2. A scary experience indeed seeing that little fellow in the half light! Good luck with getting the tableau ready-where has November gone? Catriona

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  3. Creepy!!! Almost a Doctor Who episode! The Autons are after you! Kx

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  4. Poor little chap does look rather alien like unclothed! I don't put up any decorations yet, I wait until mid December, although I do light an advent candle every day from the start of advent, that gets me in the mood. Regards Sue H

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  5. I find the boy's head creepy enough anyway - it doesn't look the right size & slightly alien-esque - so I think I might have had a heart attack seeing it in the gloom of the night!! Love FD xx

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    1. I couldnt find a child size polystyrene head for my headless shop mannequin [£5 yard sale bargain] But he doesnt look so 'alien' once he has his costume and headdress on!

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  6. Sorry, I laughed at that one, really laughed out loud. I bet it took you a few minutes to calm down and get to sleep.

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    1. Oh don't apologise - I am glad to have given you a laugh!

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  7. I thought "my goodness, that's a bit early for decorations" but then I realised December is only five days away.

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  8. Oh dear, yes I giggled at that too. We have a pile of boxes like that with Christmas decorations in, OH likes to buy a few new ones each year!
    Alison in Wales x

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    1. I downsized by 50% when we retired, but still have too much.

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  9. Preparing for Advent can be as hectic as preparing for Christmas!
    There is something definitely weird about that manikin!

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  10. Too funny you being startled by the little shepherd boy! Nothing looks quite the same in the middle of the night, does it?

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  11. It was worse last week, waking up in a strange bed, and having to negotiate my way to the bathroom without waking up grandchildren

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  12. I would have jumped too. Things can be quite frightening in half light.

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  13. That made me laugh! I would have jumped too!

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  14. I am afraid I probably have even more boxes of Christmas decorations than you! But, no naked shepherd boys! :D
    I am waiting until after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas. And this year, I haven't even decorated for Thanksgiving unless I put up a wreath or something, tomorrow (Wednesday).

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    1. I hope you have a good time at Thanksgiving Bless ❤️

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