Saturday, December 22, 2012

One armed.



The blue truck with the crane returns. A huge pile of scaffolding unloaded onto the gravel area in front of the church. Having been unsuccessful in prising the clock face away from the wall using the crane the aim is now to build up scaffolding and ' chip ' it out. The truck and accompanying white van disappear at lunchtime. The scaffolding remains. I'm betting we won't see the clock 'chipping' workmen again until mid-January.

 The house slowly beginning to look like Norkopping. The last of the roses pruned and recycled into flower displays. A sure sign that the festivities are upon us. Candles everywhere. ' The font ' thinks of Sweden and seasonal cheer, Angus thinks of fire hazard.

 Up and out bright and early to get the turkey. Thick fog. On the other side of the lane the old farmers Christmas star beams merrily out through the gloom. The light bulbs on one arm of the star ' have gone ' . It is unlikely that he has noticed or that the lights will be replaced. At this rate we should be down to a one armed star by New Year.
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11 comments:

  1. WFT NobbyDecember 22, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Love the rose and candle display. And if there's a fire, you can rely on the sapeur pompiers to turn up on time. Right?

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  2. ~Kim at Golden Pines~December 22, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    It is a lovely table display. I agree with you about the candles, but there is nothing more seasonal than to have them burning.

    I wonder if and when the church clock starts to run again if it will still chime thirteen, on the hour?

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  3. Wishfully ThinkingDecember 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Were you separated at birth from my husband?

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  4. KariDecember 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Chip the clock out? Chip? This doesn't sound good. And when the stone has been cracked by a careless whack? The gaping hole? Might be time to lob in another pigeon carcas to stop them.
    Compliments to the font. The candles and roses are perfect; simple yet elegant.

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  5. Whispering WallsDecember 22, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Joyeux Noel!

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  6. rottroverDecember 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    The roses and candles are beautiful.

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  7. Robin LarkspurDecember 22, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Tell the truth, Angus, you have been throwing rocks at the old farmers star!!
    I love "the font's" roses and candles in a beautiful blue and white container, beautiful!!!

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  8. houndstoothDecember 22, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I'm sure he'll find some auxiliary power to light the star soon! No doubt it will be illegal!

    I'm betting the house looks beautiful!

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  9. Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 22, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    you know, they do have battery operated candles now.....not the same, but no fire hazard!

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  10. VirginiaCDecember 22, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Oh my gosh the clock maintenance work sounds like it will lead to even more repairs.
    Please tell the Font that there are some lovely flameless battery operated candles that give the look of real candles even down to the flickering effect.
    I would hate for there to be a fire at the ROF, but at least the old farmer would be able to help out....given his "secret" water source....smile.

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  11. MrsDuncanMahoganyDecember 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Lovely candle display, such a festive, bright color! The star, even though it has lost some of its light, shines on, maybe even guiding the blue truck and crane right back where they belong. Hope spring eternal!

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