Oh Deer!

You see, Christmas is over and the poor reindeer are no longer needed so they are chopped up into little bits, stuffed into boxes and put away until next year. So sad!

Luckily this wasn't a real one - it had been part of a very nice and tasteful festive display at the garden centre, just next to a jovial band of elves valiantly working away, trying to finish making and wrapping Santa's presents for him. They too have been pensioned off until next year, or forced into packing cases and put into storage, more than likely!

My sister and I had a mooch around the shops today, punctuated by lunch at the garden centre. It was absolutely raw - so cold that you could hardly stand and speak to anyone without freezing. Nothing really grabbed our interest in the sales, but she bought me a lovely warm chenille throw as a thank you for having her. She can come again anytime!