The sun is shining:

[DMorgan]

Just finished reading the thread, absolutely compelling read and wishing both of you continued success and happiness for 2012 and beyond

[taximan007]

Thank you all for your kind words and wishes it means a lot to both of us.

Thank you

[taximan007]

Xmas Eve

Tuesday 27th December 2011

Roxanne finished work at 3pm this gave her the chance to chat with the family at home as they are 8 hours ahead and celebrate their Christmas at midnight, there were a few tears but she was happy.

We were invited to the flat of 2 of our colleagues at 7pm for an informal get together, buffet and drinks, there were 12 of us there a nice mix of nationality’s so it was good to hear how they celebrate in their own countries, I left at 9pm as I was working the night shift, Roxanne stayed and then at 11pm attended Mass and Carols at the Catholic church with our hosts, she returned home at 1am having had a lovely evening, nice and simple but it got her out the room for a few hours and she felt it was really special.

[taximan007]

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[taximan007]

Christmas Day

I finished work at 7.30am on Christmas morning, we had agreed that there would be no presents from one another as we have already booked our flights for January and the money is better spent at home, but those of you who know me will know I am a big softy really and I had a plan...........

I asked the breakfast chef to do me a portion of Poached Eggs Benedict so I could give Xan breakfast in bed this was accompanied by a glass of bucks fizz, I had also arranged a simple stocking for her, box chocolates, 4 cans lager, and a bottle of Elle Saab perfume (she loves collecting perfumes) and a card, this was enough to make her cry, she had also received a gift from secret Santa (her dept colleagues) and a stocking from the Hotel, so was a good start to the day.

11am – 2pm I was back in the Hotel doing my final stint as Santa, Xan stayed in the room and watched TV and cleaned!!!

We have bought a mini oven for the room and I bought some party foods from M&S did some salads and at 4pm we sat down to a very simple xmas buffet lunch/tea, Xan LOVED it.

Spent the evening watching TV and at 11pm I could fight the tiredness no more and slept.

[taximan007]

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[taximan007]

Boxing Day.

We awoke at 9am watched a bit of TV, it was a beautiful day here in Guernsey so I made her get up and dressed and we walked into town to get some fresh air, fortunately most of the shops were closed, but we did get to spend an hour in New Look!!! Xan bought a scarf £5

We returned to our room and once again had a buffet tea and spent the evening watching TV.

All in all we had a very simple Christmas (some may call it boring) but we were TOGETHER and that’s what made it SPECIAL.

[kinboshi]

Sounds perfect.

[The_nun]

Sounds perfect.

[Kev B]

Sounds perfect.

Indeed, Merry Christmas to you both.

[SuuPRlim]

say what you like, you guys know how to make a feast!

every picture of food makes me hungry!

[taximan007]

Happy New Year

Friday 6th January 2012

I was working on New Years Eve so Roxanne came and saw the New Year in with me, the Hotel kindly open up one of the meeting rooms and provide champagne for the staff so no one needs to be alone unless they choose to.

We are now counting the days to our holiday starting on the 21st 

Happy New Year to you ALL xxx

[millidonk]

Just read every post itt. Incredible read. Congrats on everything!

[Eso Kral]

Taxi you are an absolute legend, I have just spent the best hour I have ever spent on blonde reading your story.
I sincerely wish yourself and Mrs T the very very best for the future!!

[The_nun]

Another lovely pick. Have a great time both.