Monday, December 26, 2016

A permagrinned presence.



I head downstairs, turn on the lights and find Bob lying on the library floor guarding the Christmas dinner table. There is a Christmas cake on the table which may explain why Bob has chosen to sleep here. Hope springs eternal.


Dog and master head off for Christmas morning croissants. Yes, here in France,  bakers are open and doing a thriving trade on both Christmas and Boxing Day mornings.


There is an early morning children's 'event' arranged by the Rotary Club. Bob is somewhat surprised to come face to face with a six foot tall Mickey Mouse with a perma-grin . Bob observes this strange animal from behind my legs. His 'I'm here if you need me ' position.


Sophie may not have had as active a day as her brother but she's been in the kitchen watching lunch being prepared. Sophie dispenses with her Christmas lunch in four seconds. There is some discussion as to whether a machine could suck up a plate of turkey and roast potatoes as quickly. By contrast Bob is a careful eater. 


For the 'diva' a post lunch, trip to the wooden garden table for a lengthy grooming. She is so happy to be out in the sunshine. This enforced rest is now getting to her.


So passes Christmas in deepest, deepest France profonde. 

And here is a photo from a newspaper to show that not all politicians have a sense of entitlement. The accompanying story informs us that the Christmas 'splurge' was a large size box of Mon Cheri chocolate coated cherries. http://www.bild.de/politik/inland/angela-merkel/hier-kauft-die-kanzlerin-fuer-weihnachten-ein-49468930,jsPageReloaded=true.bild.html#remId=1542351827056089021





9 comments:

Anonymous said...

So Santa visited and Monsieur Bob has received his croissant. Now all we need is some Santa Magic to fix Bob's health issues and all would be right with the Bob's world. I must say Mlle Sophie is looking rather stylish after all that grooming. I am with Bob about the Mickey Mouse. That grin is a tad sinister.

Coppa's girl said...

Somewhere deep in Sophie's genes there must be a touch of Labrador. In a race, we think our two Labs could just about beat Sophie in plate clearing ! We frequently wonder why we bother to use plates. Bob, of course, is the gourmet, and likes to savour his food.
That Mickey Mouse perma-grin is the stuff of nightmares... it's a wonder Bob didn't try his patent de-threatening....

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

Our shope were all closed on Christmas Day....except the Asian Grocery store.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

I'm with Bob - I'm also a little skeptical of the Mickey Mouse impersonator.

Coppa's girl said...

Taking another look at the Disney characters photo - Elsa looks as though she's on something more than a girl should be.... It's the eyes, they are staring and so lifeless.

Poppy Q said...

Merry Christmas to you all. What a lovely room to dine in - your home is lovely.

WFT Nobby said...

I think Bob was right to be wary of the oversized so-called 'mouse'...
Toodle pip!
Bertie.

WFT Nobby said...

I think Bob was right to be wary of the oversized so-called 'mouse'...
Toodle pip!
Bertie.

Emm said...

Catching up on reading, wishing all at the ROF a very Merry if somewhat tardy Christmas.
Yes, that M. Mouse is downright nervous-making. Wise Bob, to approach with caution.
Your library / dining room is lovely. What better combination than good food and lots of books.