Wednesday, 23 December 2015

It's nearly Christmas Day!

 Merry Christmas to each and everyone who passes this way. Be safe and have a wonderful time.

I'm sharing our city's Christmas Tree.  I borrowed the photo.
A couple of videos, one rather informative regarding the 'firsts' to Launceston, Tasmania, which I found interesting.
Then a Christmas Song, Elvis Presley and Martina McBride followed by
Ray Stevens - 'It's me again Margaret' ( you got to laugh at this one )
and
Jen Lilley with Eric Marstolf singing 'Baby it's cold outside'.
Lastly, a Tasmanian Devil in Costume.





Launceston, Tasmania.  The City of Innovation.



Wineglass Bay, East Coast of Tasmania.  


Elvis Presley and Martina McBride singing a
Blue Christmas.


Ray Stevens - It's me again Margaret!
Couldn't resist sharing this song seeing I'm called Margaret sometimes.



Jen Lilley and Eric Martsolf - Baby it's cold outside.
I really like these two singing together.  It's cheerful song.



Tasmanian Devil.
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Location: Launceston TAS, Australia

52 comments:

  1. Author R. Mac WheelerWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 02:02:00 GMT+11

    Ohhhh...the comic character Taz was always my fav. I have a few tokens of him about my office, including a mug holding my pens. Never imagined one could be so cute, willing to be dressed up for a photo. Darling.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:27:00 GMT+11

      I saw your mug, thanks for that.
      Yes he does look nice all dressed up :). They are not that cute in reality though.

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  2. Marco LuijkenWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 02:03:00 GMT+11

    Hello Margaret,
    Wonderful pictures!! Great that tree and what a funny shots is the last. The little Santa..hihi..!!
    Funny movies too.

    I wish you a Merry Christmas!!

    Greetings, Marco

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 02:09:00 GMT+11

    Grin

    http://rmacwheeler.blogspot.com/2015/12/for-margaret-whiteangel.html

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:25:00 GMT+11

      Thank you for that link and what you put on your blog, I enjoyed..

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  4. Bob BushellWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 02:46:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful images Margaret.

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  5. GosiaWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 04:38:00 GMT+11

    Margaret thanks for showing your Christmas tre. The video of your town is very informative... THe photo which presents the bay it is a wonder of nature. Merry Christmas for you and yours from Poland Gosia

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:24:00 GMT+11

      There are not many decent videos about of Launceston unfortunately.
      Merry Christmas to you and your family...

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  6. Elephant's ChildWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 05:23:00 GMT+11

    Wineglass Bay is stunning.
    Love the devil and the roo too.
    A very happy Christmas to you and yours.

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  7. ElaWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 05:53:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful photos ! Tasmanian Devil looks so sweet :))
    Merry Christmas !

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:22:00 GMT+11

      The Devil does look cute, in reality the aren't.
      Merry Christmas to you too...

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  8. AdamWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 05:56:00 GMT+11

    People are complaining about the warm December weather here in the United States. I know a hot Christmas is normal for you guys.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:21:00 GMT+11

      Oh it's warm there...seems no snow then in the areas that should receive it.
      Going to be 30 degC here in Launceston for Christmas Day which is amazing, we usually done have it quite that hot on Christmas Day..

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 06:25:00 GMT+11

    Merry Christmas. That tree is beautiful. I love that song by Ray Stevens. He attended Georgia State University at the same time as my older sister, Karen!!! He writes such funny songs!!! xoxoxo

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:19:00 GMT+11

      Oh really regarding RaynStevens :). He doe have some funny song...

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  10. VENTANA DE FOTOWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 07:30:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful Christmas tree , which contributes so much to create the atmosphere of Christmas in the city .

    Best wishes of happiness , for you and your family in these days of holiday.

    Kisses

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  11. HuggybearWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 07:38:00 GMT+11

    Holy Hell - I never knew of all the "FIRSTS" that Launceston has. Remarkable.
    What a picture perfect place is Wineglass Bay!
    I shall NOW be obliged to put Launceston on the top of my "weather reports" - I can now see why you were a bit "miffed" - ha ha!
    Nice sleeping weather night here last night - oh to just stay like this till March - wishful dreams I think!
    I can see a job in Tasmanian Tourism Authority beckoning.
    Cheers
    Colin

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    1. HuggybearWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 14:10:00 GMT+11

      I told my Quiz ( The Australian paper) mates about the Launceston Turf Club, they were quite delighted that we were all correct on that question
      and now verified by video.
      Colin

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    2. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:18:00 GMT+11

      Interesting is history..it's amazing what we find out sometimes.
      Miffed, indeed! Lol..
      At least you were all right on the Turf Club..

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  12. CynthiaWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 08:11:00 GMT+11

    Interesting to hear about your town and that's a lovely Christmas tree. So many lights! The little devil doesn't look very devilish at all! Where did you take that photo? Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 19:31:00 GMT+11

      It's a rare thing to see the Devil like that!
      I didn't take the photo, someone at the Tasmania Zoo did apparently. I borrowed it.
      Thanks re Merry Christmas.
      Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you..

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  13. AnonymousWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 09:19:00 GMT+11

    That is the best photo I have ever seen of Wine Glass Bay and the only photo of a Devil that makes one look vaguely friendly. I will listen to the videos later.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 19:29:00 GMT+11

      It is a beautiful photo, and no one seems to know who took it. I didn't.
      Most photos of the Devil make it look ferocious, except in that photo below.

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  14. MerlesworldWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 10:56:00 GMT+11

    I now know why it's called Wine Glass Bay it's stunning never seen a picture before.
    He is a funny man not sure I would want him calling me, but I'm not Margaret.
    Merle.........

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  15. AnonymousWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 11:54:00 GMT+11

    Sliced bread and inventing the wheel was left out of the Launceston video :-P

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  16. The Yum ListWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 12:35:00 GMT+11

    That is a stunning photo of Wineglass Bay. And... I don't think I've ever seen a Tasmanian devil close up - seems to resemble a wombat.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 19:23:00 GMT+11

      It is a nice photo, I didn't take it, no one seems to know who did.
      I expect they do in some way resemble a wombat but of course two very different creatures.

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  17. RiverWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 18:09:00 GMT+11

    Ray Stevens is very funny! I have "Baby It's Cold Outside" posted today too, but different singers.
    I love the Christmas Devil, that's so cute.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 19:22:00 GMT+11

      Ray is a scream at times with his song.
      You know they say, great minds think alike :)

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  18. RiverWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 18:19:00 GMT+11

    Okay, I've watched the history video now; Launceston has been a busy little place, all those firsts.

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  19. CraigWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 18:58:00 GMT+11

    Looks like the Launceston video link isn't there any more. I'll have a look for it as Id like to see it. I'm sure I can find it somewhere. Agree with others about Wineglass Bay - wonderful view. Lovely Christmas tree too Margaret. Very best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and 2016.

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 19:15:00 GMT+11

      The link is still there for me - have no idea why you can't play it.
      Hope you can find it, it's certainly worth looking at.
      Merry Christmas to you too and a Happy New Year...
      Thanks Craig.

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    2. CraigSunday, 27 December 2015 at 02:58:00 GMT+11

      I came back to check the video again Margaret and this time it worked for me. Most impressive for such a modest size of city.

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  20. SussiWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:15:00 GMT+11

    That devil looks so cute:)

    Merry Christmas!

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    1. Margaret DWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 21:28:00 GMT+11

      He does look cute Sussi in that photo...
      Merry Christmas to you..

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  21. UnknownWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 22:27:00 GMT+11

    'Tis a wonderful Christmas tree. I hope you-all down-under have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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  22. LeeWednesday, 23 December 2015 at 22:57:00 GMT+11

    How wonderful...all of it!

    I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Margaret...relax and enjoy it. :)

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  23. Nancy ChanThursday, 24 December 2015 at 02:32:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful wineglass bay and cute Tasmania Devil. Merry Christmas to you and family!

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  24. Margaret DThursday, 24 December 2015 at 08:53:00 GMT+11

    Merry Christmas to you Nancy and your family

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  25. LindaThursday, 24 December 2015 at 12:21:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful, Margaret. Merry Christmas to you and yours. :)

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  26. FilipBlogSaturday, 26 December 2015 at 02:31:00 GMT+11

    What a suer beach. Have a Merry Chrismtas.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  27. UnknownSaturday, 26 December 2015 at 09:15:00 GMT+11

    I am sorry for being late. I wanted to be by much earlier. "Stuff" happened, but I hope you-ll had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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