[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Big Evil

That’s a great message Mock, Merry Christmas. I hope you (and Birmingham City) have a great 2020.

Thanks Big Evil.

I wish the same for you and Charlton Athletic too.

[Kate!]

20th December

StrictlyJake's message

Before Jake does his message I would like to say a few words about this young man.

Jake has fast become of my very best and closest friends on the forum. He is a delight. He has a lovely way of looking at the world and is very kind hearted towards people. He very deservedly won most under-rated member and best game for Strictly Tibb recently.

Also he takes his tea exactly the same as me....sweet with lots of milk so thats us soulmates.

Luv ya lots Jake. You are a credit to the forum. God bless you and your family at Christmas. X

[Strictly Jake]

Awwww kate xxx

[Strictly Jake]

Well where do I start?

2019 hasnt been a perfect year for me. There have been a fair few turbulent challenges along the way.

A lot of you may know the point I almost lost it completely and got very low. It helped to share my feelings on here and so many of you were so kind to me and helped me through

There have been a lot of postive things to happen to me. It always helps to focus on the positives of the past the present and the future

I have had many fun things that I have enjoyed this year, breaks and days away with my family. House parties. Celebrations etc so they have been great to look back on

There have been new things to get used to such as my daughter starting school, I was nervous about her going due to her being quite slow in learning how to speak properly but to say she has come on leaps and bounds in the past few months would be an understatement. She has full on conversations with me now, not only can she speak, but she can spell, she can read and she can write. She is such a clever girl and very popular she has lots of friends.

My 3 year old son has progressed tons too he loves going to nursery, he has learnt to use the toilet, he can dress himself. He loves doing everything for himself. He is such a caring and kind little boy too.

So if anything brings a smile to my face this year its those 2*

And that leads me on to the exciting new challenge 2020 brings as we await our baby in April

Some of you may remember me saying the midwifes had detected worrying things on the 12 week scan that could detect down syndrome or something else. Well it had turned out to be nothing to worry about. Had quite a few scans since and we have having a healthy baby boy. So Im very excited about that

Very much looking forward to 2020, its a new decade, it sounds so fresh and exciting and im ready to take on the world.

As for my highlights of tibb this year its been great to get to know a lot of you this year. Despite me being on here for almost 10 years I hadnt felt much a part of the forum. But now I feel I have cemented my place here. A lot of you have been so kind to me. The biggest highlight has been doing the strictly games. We have had 3 series of that this year and its been a lot of fun and I want to thank everyone who has taken part. It managed to win the award for the game of the year. I also was voted most underrated member yet somehow also get 2nd best male on here. Which is simplt amazing!

As we look forward to the week ahead, it may get quite stressful at points, but just remember to have as much fun as you can. Enjoy your loved ones. Enjoy any time off work that your given. Enjoy all the drink and food you get to indulge in. Enjoy all the cheesy xmas tv( I cant wait for Gavin and Stacey!) and most importantly

Relax!

All the best to each and every one of you xxx

To sing us out, not the most xmassy of songs(although leon jackson got to christmas number 1 with it...) but the lyrics are important and who doesnt love mariah and whitney?!

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[Ammi]

...such a thought filled and from the heart message, Jake...I’m so pleased that your daughter has settled into school beautifully and is flourishing in her learning and her friendships etc......I imagine there were tears at her Christmas production...?...the first of many beautiful moments through her school life for you and Mrs Strictly......and it’s lovely to hear that your son is also flourishing at nursery...a tribute to their parents as well, to you and Mrs Strictly who’ve had a little hand in all of this...

...awwwwwww...I’m so, so thrilled at the news of your son to be born in 2020...he has some beautiful parents and siblings to be born into...I wish you all a very happy and healthy Christmas and 2020...take care, Jake.....

[Mystic Mock]

A great message Strictly Jake.

And it's great to hear that your children are doing well at School, and that the Son you've got coming to the world isn't suffering any complications like you initially feared.

And the song in question tbf was probably Leon's best song imo, and I understand why you picked the song.

[Strictly Jake]

Thanks Ammi, Thanks Mock xx

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Kate!

20th December

StrictlyJake's message

Before Jake does his message I would like to say a few words about this young man.

Jake has fast become of my very best and closest friends on the forum. He is a delight. He has a lovely way of looking at the world and is very kind hearted towards people. He very deservedly won most under-rated member and best game for Strictly Tibb recently.

Also he takes his tea exactly the same as me....sweet with lots of milk so thats us soulmates.

Luv ya lots Jake. You are a credit to the forum. God bless you and your family at Christmas. X

Fantastic words...Kate, you are so uplifting at times, you are a credit to the world.

[smudgie]

Such a lovely message Jake, a wonderful insight into to your children’s progress.
These are the best Christmas times ever, when you see the joy and excitement on their little faces at the decorations and then the presents under the tree.
I wish you and your family the best Christmas ever.
Thank you so much for your help in the strictly competition, only you know how much it was needed.

[Cherie]

super message Jake, Merry Christmas to you and your family and little man on the way

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Fantastic words...Kate, you are so uplifting at times, you are a credit to the world.

Ahhhh I nearly cried at this. Thank you Parmy.

[Kate!]

Saturday 21st December

Morgans Message

[Morgan.]

Happy Christmas TiBB! I hope everybody has the best holiday season yet, what every you choose to celebrate. For some, Christmas can be a dark time, and if you’re feeling as such then I wish for you to find some Christmas cheer and have a wonderful time with friends and family. I shall play you out with some of my Christmas favourites.

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[Kate!]

Thank you Morgan

[Kate!]

Lets see some appreciation for Morgan's message xx

[Dogeatdog]

A really nice message Morgan, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy new year

[Kate!]

I'll update this now for tomorrow.

22nd December.... Livia's message

[Mystic Mock]

Strong message Morgan.

Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year yourself.

[smudgie]

Merry Christmas Morgan.
Lovely message and great song choices.

[Cherie]

Great message Morgan, Merry Christmas

[Livia]

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown and lasts for eight nights. It always seems more special when it coincides with Christmas and we’re lucky to have my Grandmother with us this year, so we have the oldest and the newest members of my family together.

The family will gather around the menorah this afternoon as the sun goes down, and my Grandmother will sing the blessing in Hebrew: Blessed are you our God, who has given us life, sustained us and allowed us to meet here together for Hanukkah. As she does this, she will light the first of eight candles, each one representing the eight nights that Jews believe God enabled the temple lamp to blaze for eight nights when there was oil enough only for a few hours.

And after the Menorah is lit, we will sit, the whole family, and eat together. My husband isn’t Jewish, but he will join in with us in the same way I celebrate Christmas, because these festivals become important to us whether we have faith or not. They become important to us because they are the times we come together with friends and family and celebrate together. And this year Alex and I have more reason to celebrate than usual because it will be our beautiful son’s first Christmas and Hanukkah.
So my Christmas message to you all is a simple one: whether you’re religious or not, whether you believe in God or not, whether we get on or not… from my family to yours, I send to you good wishes for a very Happy Hanukkah, a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Liv xxx

[Kate!]

Bless you all Livia. What a lovely message xx

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Livia

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown and lasts for eight nights. It always seems more special when it coincides with Christmas and we’re lucky to have my Grandmother with us this year, so we have the oldest and the newest members of my family together.

The family will gather around the menorah this afternoon as the sun goes down, and my Grandmother will sing the blessing in Hebrew: Blessed are you our God, who has given us life, sustained us and allowed us to meet here together for Hanukkah. As she does this, she will light the first of eight candles, each one representing the eight nights that Jews believe God enabled the temple lamp to blaze for eight nights when there was oil enough only for a few hours.

And after the Menorah is lit, we will sit, the whole family, and eat together. My husband isn’t Jewish, but he will join in with us in the same way I celebrate Christmas, because these festivals become important to us whether we have faith or not. They become important to us because they are the times we come together with friends and family and celebrate together. And this year Alex and I have more reason to celebrate than usual because it will be our beautiful son’s first Christmas and Hanukkah.
So my Christmas message to you all is a simple one: whether you’re religious or not, whether you believe in God or not, whether we get on or not… from my family to yours, I send to you good wishes for a very Happy Hanukkah, a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Liv xxx

Stunning darling, Happy Hanukkah to you and your family and all the best for Christmas and the New Year xxx

[Livia]

Thanks Kate and Cheriebomb. Right back atcha. xx

[smudgie]

Awwww Livia, this should be an amazing Christmas for you and all your family.
The very best thing about Christmas is getting the family all together..if possible.
I am envious of your 4 generations.
I hope you enjoy Hanukkah and have a wonderful Christmas.