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.