They ain't wot they used to be .....

..... my old garden shears, turned garden artifact. They look quite quaint, planted in the garden.
I've heard that the Fire Service are pleased with the way all the hot spots, from the fires, are settling down. There's been claggy damp cloud around the house all day, which apparently isn't great for cleaning up the smouldering areas. At least the promised clear skies and high winds didn't eventuate; not a hint of them.