It started so well!

This is the sunrise on Christmas day. What a lovely way to start the day! Or so I thought.. Halfway though the cooking of the Christmas meal the oven decided to go pop which knocked out the power causing all sorts of calamities as my son was playing his new PlayStation game which then corrupted the hard drive. The toaster also aren't wrong followed by the DVD player! My wife though all of this remained calm and still managed to finish cooking the dinner using the microwave and hob. Phew!

[Debra Farrington]

So sorry for the crazy mess of the day, but what a lovely photo. So calming!

[JackieR]

Well done Mrs B. Hope peace reigns supreme soon

[Carole Sandford]

At least the day started well, even if it then took a nosedive!! ..... and thanks to your wife, you still had Christmas Dinner! These things are sent to try us - and they do!

[Lee]

Oh dear what a challenge it all was for your family. Still, console yourself with the knowledge that you started the day with a great shot.

[Linda Godwin]

great morning sunrise, sounds like your wife adapted well in crisis mode

[Casablanca]

Oh my, quite a series of challenges. Gold medal for your wife and the meal! And a gorgeous sunrise - how very beautiful this looks. Calm before the storm, eh?

[FBailey]

Lovely shot, sorry to hear about the disasters ...

[Sue Rose]

But at least you got a beautiful photo!
Glad your day ended well too

[Tunia McClure]

Three cheers for a woman who can be calm in the midst of a disaster.

[Babs]

Oh dear what a day you had. Glad everything turned out well though and your wife rose to the challenge and fed you all.

[Elizabeth]

You did start the day with a beautiful sunrise shot! So sorry for the electrical issues. At least you had a good meal in the end.

[Taffy]

Oh no!! What a way to the end such a promising start to the day.

[Clare Gadsby]

oh my that all sounds a little trying! but it was indeed a beautiful start - and glad that your wife was able to rescue the situation :)

[Phil Howcroft]

beautiful light

[Phil Howcroft]

....the cooker going pop is about as bad timing as you could wish for

[Sylvia du Toit]

Fav

[gloria jones]

Fantastic capture and sunburst

[Jane Pittenger]

Beautiful start but what a day. I’m totally impressed with your wife staying calm. May things be again in working order soon

[amyK]

Wonderful shot. Sounds like a day that would try the patience of most!

[Denise Wood]

Beautiful start - glad you still survived the day!

[Margo]

Nice shot Sorry about the blown oven

[Lynda McG]

Oh dear, bad timing! But stunning shot - fav

[4rky]

Calamity! Mrs B sounds like a legend.
At least you got to start the day with a beautiful sunrise :)