Garland

This is part of the garland on the mantelpiece in the dining room at Mum and Dad's. It's a huge mantelpiece, we think it may be an old railway sleeper.

We went out to see Mum's cousin and her family - my second cousins and 8yo Max, and the exuberant collie/alsatian cross Archie.

Mum's cousin (my Auntie Sheila) told me it was time I found someone new to go out with. Then within five minutes was saying she was pleased she was single. Do as I say, don't do as I do...

Have set up a skiing trip to the Cairngorms in February with my friends Aileen and Gill. Looking forward to that! We're going to be staying at the Lazy Duck hostel near Boat of Garten, which has an outdoor hot tub.