1. A supper of roast wild duck, shot by Katie's dad down on the marsh, carrots, potatoes and sprout tops. And having a machine to do most of the washing up.
2. Starting to read the biography of E. Nesbit that I got for Christmas.
3. Just when I thought all the Christmas sweeties have been gobbled up, Katie produces a box of chocolates.
Magnolia, pagoda and station.
1. Late magnolias -- always a pleasure. 2. We like everything about the pagoda -- including the long climb to the top -- but particularly th...
