It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Despite being struck down by the lurgy, hopefully not the plague this week I’ve finally managed to get the decorations up. Normally I’m the biggest humbug on the face of the earth, but this year I’m actually enjoying the run up to Christmas. I’m delighted that I haven’t had to power around the shops, one …

Tears of blood and slowly getting there

Well, Christmas is definitely getting closer and now the world hasn’t ended, I’m beginning to get things done. The decorations are now up, but given how many boxes of things I wrestled down from the loft, I’m always amazed how they disappear throughout the house and seem so few, when up. I’ve had most of my decorations for years …

An attack of the Triffids.

As Christmas draws ever closer I suddenly realise how much I need to do. Presents need to be bought, cards written, get togethers attended….and being the last minute type, I’m finally launching myself into action….well…after a fashion! The decorations are up in the village and charities are collecting everywhere. This skiffle group are hilarious. They collect …