Novel!

Popped across the lane to lend C a walking pole to try and she invited me in. A few minutes later J turned up with a plate of something she’d made from fruit C had given her. So we stayed and had coffee. I thought these two were great gracing her kitchen.

Then the postman arrived with a small parcel and today he was wearing his “firework” trousers! Absolutely superb being covered in sparkles, rockets etc and red shoes as well. He said that today (5th November) is the only day of the year that he wears trousers (rather than shorts!) on his round. He has a good sense of humour.