A much needed lull

Finally I have a day to myself where nothing is planned! Phew!!! How very wonderful! Ever since daughter and I acted as ghost walk guides it seems to have been an endless whirlwind of activity. Nights out, family gatherings, endless meals, shifts at the rescue….all very enjoyable but also somewhat exhausting. I’m yearning for long walks …

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 …