I’m still distinctly sub-prime, but managed a walk along the river in Stratford this afternoon with the big zoom. There were gazillions of people around, and – perhaps not coincidentally – no very interesting creatures, so I found some nice … Continued
Today’s post is brought to you by the Chipping Campden Tourism Promotion Board. R and I were so bored with home by today that we needed to be somewhere else – and where is there that’s more guaranteed to cheer … Continued
Christmas Day, 4.30pm. Feeling blessed. With love and thanks to those who helped with cooking, fettling, and organising entertainment, and those who arrived bringing good humour and generous gifts. And sending love winging to those enjoying Christmas in a surfing … Continued
…. For wondering how on earth you’re going to take a photograph when it’s so dark in the house that you need all the lights on in the middle of the day. And then remembering that the Christmas tree looks … Continued
This is my absolutely favourite house in Chipping Campden. If R cared about me even slightly, he’d have bought it for me the last time it was on the market. Not that I’m bitter…. Anyway, I’m usually a bit uncomfortable … Continued
General Election day. The exit polls just came in, and I’m broken. If I had anywhere to escape to, I’d go. If you voted for this, do me a favour and say nothing – managing to ‘be excellent’ would be … Continued
Right – let’s do the tree. OK. Ummm… do we really use three sets of lights? We do. Right. Well – they all work, so that’s good. Oh….. Wait – no – yes – what???? They did work!! What the….?? … Continued
It suddenly occurred to me this morning that we’re actually quite close to Christmas now, and while I don’t like to make a fuss about it too early, now seemed like a good day to be starting to panic. As … Continued
