Advent 2016 - Day Fifteen

Hi there!  Simon says as he comes across Henry and Caleb this morning.

What ya doing?

Just hanging around waiting for you.  Henry says.

It is your turn to open the calendar today Simon.  Henry tells him.

It doesn't take Simon long to find the appropriate window and open it.

Gosh this is quite a large package. He says.

Open it then!  Caleb urgers.

Give us a chance Caleb!  Simon retorts.

But before long Simon has made the little Lego item that was in the package.

It is a little stall.  Caleb says.  I wonder what it sells?

Hopefully something warm!  Simon replies.

Advent 2015 - Day Eight

Hi there Simon, what are you doing dressed up like an Train Engine Driver for?  Henry asks as he approaches Simon.

Simon bursts into song.  'I've been working on the railroad' 

Henry is rather startled - he has never heard Simon burst into song before.

Well um, it is your turn to open the Advent Calendar today. He says. 

Jolly good.  Simon says.

The boys look for window number eight.

I think I have found it.  Sings Simon.

Here it is!

Simon carefully opens the window for number eight.

Ooh, look at this, I wonder what this is for.  He says.

It looks like a stand of some sort. Henry suggests.

Well I will put it down here and we can see if something arrives for it tomorrow.  Simon says to Henry.

I think it looks like something for swords perhaps.  Henry suggests.

That is indeed what it looks like.

So what are you up to now?  Henry asks Simon.

Simon looks at Henry...

I've got to go back to 'working on the railroad'  Simon sings....

and walks off leaving Henry feeling rather bewildered and wondering what on earth has gotten into Simon.

Advent Day Twenty

Hey Caleb

Hey Simon

What day is it today?  Simon asks.

Twentieth I think. Caleb replies

Cool, only five days until Christmas!  Simon says.

It doesn't take long for Caleb to find the door, as there are not many closed ones now....

Reaching in, he pulls out a little bag.

Is that what I think it is?  Simon asks.

It sure is!  Replies Caleb

A scooter!  

The elves will LOVE playing with this,  says Caleb as he puts it down.

They will, agrees Simon.

What a busy little place it is becoming.

I think I know someone else who is going to enjoy playing on the scooter as well.....

So what do you reckon?  Caleb asks Simon

Yeah, great idea. Simon replies, knowing exactly what Caleb is suggesting!

Boy in Garden - 7

Yeah lovely weather this weekend!

~Simon~

Advent Day Nineteen

Simon has asked Marcia to join him in opening the calendar today.  It is his turn and he is wondering what will be inside.

They find the number 19 door pretty quickly.

Simon doesn't waste much time in reaching up to open it.

He opens it up, reaches in and pulls out a package.

Look Marcia!  He says.

Two little fox pups. 

Marcia reaches over to have a stroke of the little fox cub Simon is holding.

How cute!  She says.

Simon pops the first down.

The placing of the second pup (or kit) calls for a closer inspection and a lecture!

Now Mrs Fox, you make sure you look after your little pups with care and NO EATING THE WILDLIFE!  He tells them sternly.

You know Simon, I don't think they will, you didn't have to be quite so gruff you know.  Marcia tells Simon.

Simon looks at Marcia a bit startled.  

Sorry, I didn't meant to sound gruff.  You don't think I have frightened them do you?  He asks.

No I am sure they will be okay.  She reassures him.

The fox family look quite settled.

Simon poses for his Christmas photo.

Simon is from the mid 70s and is a 'blue suit' Gregor.

Marcia missed out on her photo when she opened the door so here is her Christmas portrait.

Whispering....Marcia is probably the least pretty of my girls, but has a charm all of her own.  She is Gotz 'No Nose' from the early sixties.