Dear All,
Long day on Saturday, gardening and sorting “Songpro” in the morning, watched the first half of the Over v Eaton Socon match before setting out for Beaumont. We attended the Stable carol service well led by Sue before going on to Colin and Ben’s birthday party at the Chester Camp in Jaywick. Mary and Graham also put in an appearance so it was good to see a good slice of the family before Christmas.
Stars of the show
Couldn’t talk too much at the party due to the decibel level but I guess that was to be expected! Highlight was meeting an interesting lady from the Foreign Office, Russian section who has been to Moldova and visits Russia twice a year.
We did not stay too long as we had to travel back afterwards eventually arriving home about midnight.
Family service this morning then we were invited out for lunch, candlelight carol service tonight and we have John and Sally Lane and Duncan and Sue Colquhoun coming for tea.
Our Thursday ramble was a 10 miler starting at Barley via Reed and Barkway, again it was up and down with interesting scenery, more trees than usual. We watched a DVD for the first time in ages “It’s a wonderful Life” – they don’t make them like that any longer.
I have sorted the Cuba photos and sent CDs to all those from the trip who requested them, we have been in email contact with several of the party since we returned.
It has been dry enough to do some digging this week and I have dug some late planted potatoes intended for Christmas – not a great yield but fresh.
Are we ready for Christmas? well obviously not but the cards have all been sent, presents purchased or ordered and some have arrived. Kate has finished work for the duration – just a bit of cooking, sprouts to be collected and distributed and a few quizzes to prepare!
Love
Mike & Kate
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