14th December 2023 The day after returning from Bulgaria, I had a dentist appointment while Sue attended a U3A Wildlife Group meeting at East Carlton Park, which included a visit to see the reindeer and lunch with the group. Shortly after I got back home, there was a knock at the door; it was our… Continue Reading

8th December 2023 A light sprinkling of snow had fallen overnight. Neither of us was keen to make an early start, so I took Ritya for a walk down the lane before branching off along a trail through the woods, which loosely followed one of the power lines. Light snow continued to fall, though it… Continue Reading

4th December 2023 We woke early to a light sprinkling of snow and a frosty morning. By 9 a.m., when we stepped outside for our now customary amble through the village, the snow had already melted. We collected the ever-waggy-tailed Ritya along the way, who happily accompanied us back to the house for some treats… Continue Reading

30th November 2023 The final day of November began with no power in either the house or the village. Without warning, sometime overnight, the authorities must have disconnected the electricity. Neither Mark nor the 82-year-old gentleman who also lived along the lane knew the reason when we met them during our now customary morning walk.… Continue Reading