We said goodbye to 2020 tonight in the same way we welcomed it in January - quietly at home. It was generally believed that there would be no fireworks in London to see in the new year but a surprise display of fireworks and drones were shown at midnight.
Thursday 31 December 2020
Wednesday 30 December 2020
Day 365 - December 30th
Whilst some parts of the country heave had snow in recent days and Christmas Day was officially declared 'A White Christmas', we have had none. It has however been bitterly cold and today there was a very heavy frost when I woke up.
Tuesday 29 December 2020
Monday 28 December 2020
Sunday 27 December 2020
Day 362 - December 27th
This afternoon we went for a walk at Wrest Park. Visits still need to be booked in advance and whilst there were quite a few people visiting today, the 90 acres of outdoor space gave plenty of room for everyone to social distance.
(We were quite surprised to see that the citrus trees had been moved outside form the orangery and that they were bearing fruit.)
Saturday 26 December 2020
Friday 25 December 2020
Day 360 - December 25th (Christmas Day)
Happy Christmas from our house to yours.
Christmas Day was different today. With Tier 4 Coronavirus restrictions in place meaning no visitors are allowed, there were just the 5 of us round the dinner table today. We tried to make the day special though and laid the table as we always do, with candles, crackers, etc.. I cooked my Mum & Dad's dinner too and delivered this to their door.
During advent Steven has been opening the doors of a Revell advent calendar and building a remote control helicopter. Today he finally opened the door containing the controls and was able to give the helicopter its test flight.
Thursday 24 December 2020
Wednesday 23 December 2020
Tuesday 22 December 2020
Monday 21 December 2020
Sunday 20 December 2020
Saturday 19 December 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
Day 353 - December 18th
I loved this tree we spotted on our walk today. I think I need to persuade someone to make me one (or two) to put outside my house next year.
Thursday 17 December 2020
Day 352 - December 17th
Millie loves a walk but lately walks are taking twice as long because she loves to stop and sniff everywhere or seek out Sticky Weed to eat.