Awake early to see snow tumbling out the sky; but largely it had gone by late morning; I strode out and walked into town via Crewe Toll; took a bunch of photos - mostly southside - and eventually ended up at hers with flowers and a long chat; then sleep.

We got up around 5; had a glass of wine; then to Fishers in the City; a long awaited treat - it was supposed to have been her birthday lunch not last year - the year before? So better late than never; gorgeous scallops; a huge pile of mussels, some fabulous guinea fowl and an amazing chowder. A really great evening; and to bed at a decent hour (both exhausted) in preparation of a long day Sunday.

The day ended a lot better than it started..