Close of play
At some point in the night – don’t ask me how – I turned over in bed so I was lying face-down, slept soundly for a couple of hours, and then woke in agony, virtually unable to move. This didn’t … Continued
Christmas Day
Time was when I’d have been on the receiving end of a strop for pointing a camera at my son, but these days he’s as chilled as you’d expect a jazz musician to be, even when I accost him pre-breakfast. … Continued
Christmas Day
I knew I’d be lucky to find the time to take many photos today, so I insisted that everyone waited a few extra minutes for the breakfast while I took a couple of shots of the table. We had an … Continued
Christmas Day
R and I had a lovely, relaxed Christmas Day with H and S. After breakfast we went for a walk around Chipping Campden (getting rained on, which wasn’t part of the plan), then back at home R and I wandered … Continued
Anticipation
R and I had a lovely, happy family day with the Family B, H and S, and my sister, brother-in-law, and nephews, and felt very lucky to be able to be with them all again after so long. Baby B … Continued
Family time
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