23 December, 2017

an unexpected surprise

When I left my house this morning for my walk, I headed up the hill as I usually do.  Suddenly, I heard someone saying good morning.  So I turned around to say hi and was surprised at who I saw.  I laughed and said, "I wasn't expecting  to see you today."  He laughed and said that "he had some things to check on before his big trip." A quick photo so I would know that it wasn't a dream and off we went to begin our day


23 comments:

  1. He is a long way from Rovanimi

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  2. Ha,ha, a funny meeting! Didn't he had a present for you, I see something in his hand!

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  3. Hi Bill.

    Nice Santa, Bill.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  4. What a nice surprise! One of my blog friends saw Santa in an adjacent car in traffic, put down her window and told him she wanted diamond earrings!!!!!
    I hope you put in your request.

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  5. Certainly a friendly neighbour, and a busy one! The best surprise is unexpected. Many thanks for your encouragement on my hiking blog. One way or another, the exercise should be very healing!!

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  6. So nice to meet him in person ;)

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  7. What a nice surprise!!
    You walk was even more enjoyable, I am sure!
    : )

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  8. We see him here, we see him there. It’s Santa.

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  9. He must be a real Santa 'cause I can see his twinkly eyes! What a fun apparition first thing in the morning.

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  10. Now that is what a call a wonderful holiday surprise. I'm so glad you thought to take the photo!

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  11. He must be able to send multiple copies of himself so he can be everywhere at once!

    Merry Christmas!

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  12. It is a very busy time of year for him, Bill! ;-))

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  13. That is pretty darn special! Not many of us who get such an early visit! Merry Christmas to you and yours and Happy New Year.

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  14. 'At ease' Santa ;)

    Lovely capture!

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  15. ohhhh is that where he is? he's visiting you first before coming down under to us :-)

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  16. You actually met the MAN himself. Wowee!!! I didn't know he lived in your town---I didn't see any snow.
    Merry Christmas
    Be off the 'net for a few days
    MB

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  17. This is my first visit. My sister Mildred recommended your blog. What a treat to see Santa. Your photos of Ireland are beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family

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  18. What a surprise that must have been!

    All the best Jan

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  19. Nice to see the old chap in town, but wouldn't that suit get soggy in Irish winter weather?

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