Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Valentine, wander round the shops and photo.

1. 'Bettany put this together,' says Nick, handing me an elaborately wrapped gift basket scattered liberally with glitter stickers and ribbons.

2.  Nick and I go for a wander round the shops, just the two of us. 

3. A message from my sister pops up with a picture of our four children picnicking in our parents' garden.
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White grapes, gothic novel and predictions.

1. This week's grapes are particularly good -- a little hard so they burst well, and then both sweet and sharp.  2. Before Nick comes up...

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