Thursday, August 28, 2025

West-facing, long draughts and time for bed.

1. The shower passes and the sunset applies dabs and touches of gold to the west-facing windows on Broadwater Down.

2. Talking and taking long draughts from our pints of London Pride leaves as refreshed as the rain-washed town outside.

3. The last orders bell at 9.30 says that's enough drinking and talking -- time to go home to bed.

Winter is passing, toad in the hole and mulled wine.

1. It is cold (although less chill than it has been) and cloudy (although less grey than it has been) and a robin sings loudly from the top ...