Goodbye 2023

 What to say at nearly the end of this year.

There is so much negativity going on so let's put that to one side and focus on some positives.

Well, we had a bumper crop of apples and even the very old tree that suffers from codling moth had much fewer spoilt apples this year.

We seem to have had a good variety and plenty of birds visit our garden. Whilst we do have a large selection of plants, I think that it helps that we don't use any sprays.

A street party was great fun and the weather was reasonable the whole time.

It was pleasant to see so many Christmas lights and decorations around the town.

Let's hope for a better, happier and safer New Year.

Another week till the shortest day

Not long till Christmas. There seems to be lots of outside lights and decorations this year. Is it because led lights are much better at being used outside than the old type? Or is it because people want some relief from the unrelenting doom and gloom projected in the news?

There also seems to be plenty of events going on, particularly for children. Which during these short days helps.

Rain and wind, it would be prettier if it was snow but obviously not for people travelling or with limited mobility.

But I do like fog. The mysterious effect and deadening of sound I find enchanting. But I do appreciate that it brings many problems.

Will it be a white Christmas here? No.