The village tree.

Another late start to the day. I tidied upstairs and fed the birds before a breakfast which was nearly lunch. Did all the usual crosswords and puzzles then, in the afternoon, an old neighbour appeared with the usual next years calendar,  He wouldn't stop for coffee but came in for a chat and I caught up on his news. He and his wife both work but he has retired this year and now feels able to have a dog. The household cat was not pleased but established that it was the boss so happiness prevails. When Ian left I went  round to the village shop for  milk and a quick blip of the village Christmas tree.