Saturday, December 24, 2005

10 things I'd like for Christmas...

Happy Christmas everyone!!! If anyone feels like it, these are the 10 things (not in any particular order) that would be nice this Christmas

1. A bed
2. A couch
3. A pair of Merrell Chameleon II Stretch Goretex XCR
  • Merrells baby yeah
  • size US11 (can't find shoes in my size here!!!)
    4. Spiced Beef
    5. Normal working hours
    6. A Selection box
    7. A pair of gloves (I know, but it's so freakin cold here)
    8. Lots of birding trips
    9. A woman
    10. A decent pint



    I have just had a fantastic day out near Kobe with Rob, my American friend that came to Hergura with us back in October, his stunning wife, fabulous daughter and friends of his. A brilliant day eating, drinking beer, playing with Aya (I'm her new best friend) who's 2 and was leading me around by the hand all day...she's great. Even at that age they want to control you! Just got back on the last train (took an hour to get home) so off to bed to read Robert Fisk's new book (Sorry Mum and Dad but I couldn't resist), so far it's absorbing and it can only get better.

    I hope this finds everyone in good festive cheer and spirits. It was snowing very heavily here yesterday which is very rare in Osaka so that was nice. Busy day again tomorrow, eating, drinking and being merry.

    Happy Christmas!!

    Carmo's diet: this week I've mostly been eating naba

    15 Comments:

    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Whats naba?

    December 24, 2005 8:46 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Merry Christmas fella,hope you have a good un.Holed up in a house full of food,booze,and green with 11 others at the foot of a snowy mountain (despite the fact that its about 30 degrees),about 15 minutes from the surf.The Gods truly smile on me.I'll raise a monteiths golden for ya !!

    December 24, 2005 9:02 AM  
    Blogger swan_pr said...

    Hey Carmo! I wish you a merry Christmas nontheless :) Enjoy the moment, ride the wave. Remember, you can always come to my place for a change of scenery :)

    December 24, 2005 10:47 AM  
    Blogger Carmo said...

    swan_pr, I'd love to come over your way someday, give me an excuse to come over to you and I'll be there. Get me out of this shite political quagmire...happy christmas!

    Col, traditional japanese winter dish, damn good. One just cooks up a broth, keep it on the simmer, put in veg, cabbage, meat, chicken, eggs, fish and eat from the pot..nice

    HAPPY CHRISTMAS

    December 25, 2005 1:51 AM  
    Blogger Carmo said...

    Pee. get me there. get me there now. Raise more than that my friend. Raise the roof for me...

    December 25, 2005 3:26 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    fella - you eaten those crisps yet? make it so big man! Hopefully be on to ya tommorrow biy!

    Keep it real man!

    December 25, 2005 3:40 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    monteiths golden? Pee's just reminded me - feckin' class beer man! Oh Yeah!

    December 25, 2005 3:41 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Happy new year mate, how was Christmas in Japan then I spent the day with Lorraine's folks ate lots and chilled..got some new music to listen to will let u know if i recommend any..off 2 tac tomorrow and then burnley 4 the day Amy's 21st bday...I know Mark I don't look old enough the love of a gud woman does that 2 ya. Got ur no of mr C so will call u soon Andre
    fuckin 2 and a half hour drive for American wigeon am i insane 5 days 2 go....caspian gull up north as the late Joe Stummer wud say shud I stay or shud I go...
    Take care mate
    Andre's diet;way too much turkey and ham!!!

    December 27, 2005 6:50 AM  
    Blogger Carmo said...

    Pee, sounds like your Christmas was heaven!! I hope that glass was raised high and long for me! Chrisser here was non-existent, back to work on Monday was a drag though. Didn't feel like Chisser at all. Back after a long day so off to bed with meself. Will mail towards end of week.

    Andre, good to hear from you mate. I know, I can't believe you have the love of a good woman to keep you young looking, ahahaaaaa!!! Enjoy Burnley, hope the party is good. So you up to 264 now? Thanks for the card by the way, it arrived on Christmas eve. Nice one. I will talk to you soon chief, when you get back from Engerland...

    M

    December 28, 2005 12:41 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Hi Mark,
    Hope the Christmas went well? Usual quiet stuff at my gaff, with only a male Blackcap to provide birding highlights.
    Went to Wexford with Andre today, and got two year ticks and (even better) a new one for the aul' self-found list...will leave you to figure that one out.
    H

    December 28, 2005 4:17 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Hi Honey,
    In cork at the mo, all is good absolutely loving the two week off thing, with regards to your list, i can send you gloves and i could try and send you a woman, the picture helps!, hope you had a great christmas and i really hope to see you sometime in the new year.
    xx

    December 28, 2005 8:56 PM  
    Blogger Carmo said...

    H, I'm thinking maybe water pipit as the find, yankee wig for the year tick but not sure what the other year tick could be...glad your christmas was ok, mine was non-existent! Will pop a mail your way soon...

    Cilla, darling, how are you sexy. Say hi to the aul sod for me and tell Jonny I said hi and that he's not answering my email! Thanks for the offer of the gloves but mummy dearest is sending me out my old pair. Ain't she the best. As regards the woman, sure send yourself out :) Will call you over the weekend

    December 28, 2005 10:31 PM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Hi Mark,
    Yeah, Water Pipit was the finds tick, and the incredible rarity that is Yank Wigeon, 2005 style, was the year tick.
    Just had the worst few days birding for a long time, will tell all in due course....
    H

    December 31, 2005 1:54 AM  
    Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Were you farting a lot after the mccambridge bread, s & v taytos and the cheese dude? Had a quick look at the blog (for the first time in about 3 months ... sorry!! BUSY YOU KNOW)
    I promise to call soon - think the call card I did have was used on your sister. At least I kept it in the family. Life is good here at the mo - but that is as much as you get for now MC. No dishy details being posted here. Too much of a clever clog for your blog. Tog go bog é for now. Planning on winning the lottery this weekend. Will pop out for some 'naba' if I do. What the hell is that anway? All the BESHT for now. Gabby! xx

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