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Reasons to be jolly despite the injured foot!

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All decorated for Christmas! If the photo looks much the same as in previous years, that’s because we tend to follow a well oiled routine.

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Santa was given to my parents before I was born and, put in pride of place on the tree each year, even outranks the angel!

MaggieandBruceXmas2015We were at a friend’s surprise birthday party on Friday and, for once, it really was a surprise. Planned many weeks ahead, the whole affair had been very well kept under wraps and it’s a miracle to me that the birthday girl didn’t find out beforehand. I had to sit out and watch everyone else dance, which was a little frustrating, but it was good to see them all enjoying themselves.

Christmas2015salsabuffet4The following evening saw us at our Strictly Salsa class’s Christmas party, at which I was once again mainly an observer. However, the huge buffet (of which you can only see a small part in the photo) and the opportunity to catch up with many dancing friends was a great consolation.

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