Day 354 - December 19th

Whilst in Norfolk, we bought a couple of new tree decorations including this rat. Everyone needs a Christmas rat for there tree.... don't they???

Day 353 - December 18th

The Christmas tree is up.

Day 352 - December 17th

Red sky at night, shepherds delight.

Day 351 - December 16th

Happy birthday Lara.

Day 350 - December 15th

After yesterday's big lunch, a walk was in order. We drove to Priory Park at Bedford and walked our usual route to Danish Camp at Willington.

The water in the river was quite high.

We detoured a little to walk up the the 16th century tudor Dovecote, built by John Gostwick with 1500 nesting boxes inside.

A short distance from the Dovecote also stand the tudor stable block. Its amazing that both buildings have been standing for nearly 500 years.

On reaching Danish Camp we sat for a while to warm up with some hot drinks before retracing our steps back to Priory Park.

Day 349 - December 14th

Today we made a return visit to our local pub for an early Christmas lunch with the family. It was delicious and it was nice to catch up with everyone. 

Day 348 - December 13th

We have several advent calendars in the house including this cute dog jigsaw advent calendar. Each day we open a box containing 42 puzzle pieces which when assembled completes a small part of a larger puzzle.

Day 347 - December 12th

I've started to decorate for Christmas and hung a new wreath on the new front door.

Day 346 - December 11th

I spotted this very fluffy looking pigeon sitting on the washing line this afternoon. He looked very comfy sitting on the bar and stayed for quite some time.

Day 345 - December 10th

Tonight was my Book Club's Christmas meal. We ate at the pub, where we hold our meetings, and after we had eaten we had our traditional Secret Book Swap. 

Everyone had wrapped a pre-loved book and written a description on the wrapper. Something about the story and/or why someone else might like the book eg you’d like this if you enjoy mysteries. The books were them anonymously placed on the table and everyone got to chose a wrapped book.

Day 344 - December 9th

With some card, twine and some paper punches, tonight I made a few Christmas cards for my crafty friends.

Day 343 - December 8th

We recently had our chimney swept so tonight we lit the fire for the first time this winter.

Day 342 - December 7th

The Christmas donuts are back in the shops. I couldn't resist.

Day 341 - December 6th

I paid a rare lunchtime visit to the pub today. One of my friends won a voucher for a lunch for two at the local pub and invited me to join her. It was a lovely treat.

Day 340 - December 5th

Today I sat down and wrote my Christmas cards.

Day 339 - December 4th

One of the village churches is holding a Christmas Tree Festival and outside the church is an illuminated nativity scene.

Day 338 - December 3rd

This year Lara has a candle themed advent box which we bought from Etsy. Each day she has a parcel to open which includes a scented tealight candle and a candle holder on day 1.

Day 337 - December 2nd

Today I found time for some Christmas scrapbooking.

 

Day 336 - December 1st

The first day of December means the start of advent so tonight we lit our advent candle for the first time. It is quiet a large candle so it will take quite a while each night to burn.