Tag Archives: Father Christmas

Merry Christmas

We returned to a brief bit of routine this week after our spot of Covid isolation and before the festive holidays start. I remained negative throughout, and thankfully, none of us are worse the wear, though we have emerged into … Continue reading

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First frost

We woke this morning to the first frost of the season, the clothes I had forgotten to bring in yesterday, frozen to the washing line. It’s a welcome change to all the rain we’ve been having. I might finally get … Continue reading

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Christmas Party

The world and his wife were at the supermarket this morning, looking harassed as they manoeuvred brimming trolleys of Christmas goodies through the crowds. A friendly manager cheered everyone up in our queue by giving out chocolates. Fortunately we only … Continue reading

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Keeping secrets

I’ve been wanting to tell you all about a lovely website for ages but I couldn’t because I’d bought some of Little Owl and Big Dreamer’s presents from it. Gifts given, I’m now safe! It’s called Myriad Natural Toys and … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas

We’re not long back from the torch lit Carol Service in the village hall. Our village comes under the church in the next village along but we get our own service at this time of year. We all darted in … Continue reading

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Penguins vs Father Christmas

This has not long arrived from Big Dreamer’s mum. Isn’t it brilliant? I’m not sure I’ll be able to bear to cut into it. Oh alright then…I will!

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Father Christmas vacancy

This morning was bright and frosty. Ollie the new sheepdog puppy was tearing around the farmyard. She has earned herself the name of ‘The Mouth on Legs’ for her propensity to chew everything in her path. This is a piece I’ve been … Continue reading

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