wish you were here

My absolute favourite time of the year is xmas. I'm a xmas junky - it's all about the lights, the decorations, the fun and games on xmas eve, talking to family & friends on xmas day, wearing a santa hat and feeling festive. Spending xmas with family would  make it perfect, but we can't always have what we want. At least there is Skype :0)

Anyway, imagine my joy when I opened a regional newspaper that they force through the door once a week, to find a half-page article about our local xmas market! The article states that our's is a lover's market (how sweet), and that it is one of the prettiest in the region! woo-hoo!!! Go Eppstein!!!

See? Here it is:

The caption under the pic says that it is a beautiful ensemble in front of the Eppstein castle ruins.

We will be going there again this year, and I'll take some pics of the market and post it for all of you to see.

Hopefully this year will be without incident. In 2007 Mr Fluff had the unfortunate experience of being 'attacked' by a mob of teenage girls and ended up on his backside! hahahaha

Let me explain... We were standing drinking glüwein on a steepish walkway up to the castle, trying to warm up a bit and enjoying the view of the market lights. Along came a gaggle of girls down the walkway on their way to the market, happily chatting amongst themselves and not givng us a second thought. One girl accidently bumped into Mr Fluff as she walked past, causing him to stumble backwards. His unlucky foot got caught in a stray electrical wire from one of the stalls, and the steepness of the walkway was no help in balancing, and so he ended up flat on his arse with the most astounded look on his face. The girls had already passed us by this time, but turned round when they heard the loud thud as Mr Fluff hit the ground and then they all burst out laughing! I hate to admit that I was laughing too. I couldn't help it, it was just so funny! Needless to say, Mr Fluff sustained no serious injuries. Only his pride was perhaps a bit bruised. *grin*

We often remember the 'angry mob' of teenage girls that without provocation so 'viciously attacked' poor Mr Fluff. This year, we will be sure to steer clear of such onslaughts.

Here are some pics of the lovely carousel at the Eppstein Market as a taste of what is to follow soon.