Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


December 10, 2008

Listen up, Ebenezer



Dear Mr HB,

Whilst others display pictures of festive magnificence on their blogs, I have been reduced to this.

Yes, I've had to whip out my baubles in the garden. Don't worry. I don't think the neighbors saw ... this time. However, if a tree isn't forthcoming soon, there's really no telling what I might do next. There may even be flashing in the front garden (fairy lights, that is).

Your loving wife,
Hoppo Bumpo xxx


Pictured above: A selection of baubles made a few years ago. Polystyrene balls wound with crochet cotton, then decorated with ribbon, beads and sequins.

16 comments:

  1. I was in a relationship with a "Grinchy" for a number of years, so I understand your need to flash your baubles in public!

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  2. BTW, love your baubles! Much nicer than my half-hearted effort.

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  3. Treeless here until the weekend...and then Mr Ric Rac always wants a teeny one and I want a soaring bending-to-fit-ceiling type tree. I feel your pain.

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  4. Oh, those baubles are VERY worthy of public display!

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  5. Hooray - flasah your baubles, give your fairy ligths an airing. Whip into shape Mr HB december is fleeting and santa will only visit if you have been good!

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  6. Hee hee, I love Cindy's comment. Love your baubles, baby!

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  7. I have no baubles yet either... I definitely feel your christmas sorrow!

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  8. you want to remind him those ravens are watching. Either they are reporting back to Santa OR they are going to fly down and raid your baubles!

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  9. Whee-oo! I'm about to flash some Christmas tinsel all around the house plants.... It's the way to go!

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  10. Gorgoeus baubles - hope they are hanging up soon!!

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  11. Oh, I am not waiting for the dh..the boy and I are marching up to the shop today, and getting a tree, and carrying it home ourselves. None of this waiting for the dh to be in the mood business for us. :p

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  12. noice baubles !!

    Tell him you're heading to K-Mart for the most garish fake silver tinsel tree your money can buy.

    Or call Hire-a-Hubby ?

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  13. Hi,
    Nice letter posted here..Beautifully presented. Thanks for posting this blog...

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  14. nice blog .. i like it a lot .. thanks to the author for sharing

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  15. Whip into shape Mr HB december is fleeting and santa will only visit if you have been good!

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