December 26th 2009

Boxing Day - Time to get out some of the old board games. I had forgotten what fun playing some of these games could be.

December 25th 2009

Christmas Day - After a marvellous dinner cooked by my son time to relax and enjoy the delights of Christmas.

December 24th 2009

Christmas Eve and just a few of the lovely cards we've received.

December 23rd 2009

The snow is thawing slowly! Shopping completed and the

housework done. I think everything is ready for the festive season!!

Happy Christmas Everyone!

December 22nd 2009

Sunset over the snowy rooftops of Ipswich.

A slight thaw yesterday, then overnight another fall of snow

followed by freezing temperatures today!!

December 21st 2009

The snow was still with us for most of the day but this

evening it is raining so perhaps a thaw has set in!

December 20th 2009

A real nip in the air today. It was -3 Celsius at lunchtime. "Jack Frost" made these wonderful designs on the garage windows over night. Thank goodness the house has double glazing.

December 19th 2009

The last letters and cards posted and presents wrapped I

think I'm almost ready!!

December 18th 2009

The snow came over night and this was the picture this morning.

December 17th 2009

Rudolph and Santa make their annual charity collection around the streets of Ipswich.

December 16th 2009

It was cold today and in the afternoon the snow arrived! A slow peppering which lasted about two hours - it didn't lay though and by evening it had gone!

December 15th 2009

Now that we are back at home I've lots of Christmassy preparations to catch up with. I love this time of the year.

December 14th 2009

Time to go home but one last look at the sunset over the River Lynher.

December 13th 2009

Roughtor on Bodmin Moor.

The second highest tor on the moor at 1311 feet. Many years ago I could make it to the top but these days I prefer to view it from the car park!!

December 12th 2009

One of the things I love about Cornwall are the beautiful slate walls which edge the gardens, lanes, fields and moors in the northern part of the county. I love the way little ferns and plants take root and grow between the slates.

December 11th 2009

The Passing Out Parade at HMS Raleigh.

Today we were invited to watch my nephew at his Royal Naval passing out parade. The ceremony went like clockwork - the new ratings looked so smart in full uniform and the music played by the band of the Royal Marines was superb.

A memorable day for one very proud Aunty!

December 10th 2009

Better weather today but a day spent relaxing at the barn soaking up the glorious views.

December 9th 2009

A day when the mist hung over the moors and valleys. A visit to the lovely little fishing village of Looe.

December 8th 2009

Trebarwith Strand on the north Cornwall coast.

One of my all time favourite places.

December 7th 2009

If the weather is good motoring around Cornwall at this time of the year is great. There seems to be spectacular views around every corner.

This is the St. Germans Railway viaduct over the River Tiddy.

December 6th 2009

The barn had upside down layout with the living rooms on the first floor. The views were stunning.

December 5th 2009

After a smooth journey of just over 8 hours we arrived at this beautiful barn conversion - our home for the next 9 days.

December 4th 2009

Packing cases ready for a pre-Christmas holiday. We are off to Cornwall tomorrow for 10 days. While we are there I am looking forward to seeing my nephew at his passing out parade for the Royal Navy. Hoping to have lots of photos to upload when we return.

December 3rd 2009

Christmas shopping at Aldeburgh and Snape and a chance to buy some fresh fish (caught this morning) from the local fishermen on the beach.

December 2nd 2009

The Fairy on the Christmas Tree.

She has become a tradition in our house. I was given this little doll for Christmas 1954. In 1980 my Mum dressed her in material scraps left from making my wedding dress. Each year since then she has graced our tree.

December 1st 2009

Ipswich Town Hall with the market on the Cornhill.

November 30th 2009

Time to start writing the Christmas cards. My husband has already done his - this is my share but I can't begin thinking about it until December is here!