What a gorgeous day its been today. So surprised to see blue sky for most of the day instead of the usual hour here and there! Went to Caldbeck Common for my first walk. It was very quiet there. Some ...

Christmas Eve - a much needed relaxing day! G’s decided to take the Bridge classes available onboard, but I haven’t limited interest and besides, I have my journal to catch up on plus photos to edit!

Maybe a slightly morbid connotation to my title, but rather, I refer to decomposition of organic matter. When the ice recedes, decaying leaves and such are revealed. It's a marginal time between ...

The view of the lovely log fire at dear friend Trish's cottage. This was where the day with festive lunch and good company was to be. Started quite well, with messages to the grands, doing a bit of ...

.....accidentally setting fire to the kitchen table.

Lots of nice gifts for all including the dogs. Today we had a lovely dinner in the afternoon and all chilled. Happy to just be here in one piece and just enjoy the day. Bed soon. Tired.