Hallowe'en

A bit early but at least it's not a Christmas tree. Not my lantern, I took this when sneaking around the neighbour's front garden. This one (there were three to choose from) has quite an exotic face, I thought.

My dear mother-in-law's birthday today. I couldn't manage round to see her - just spoke on the 'phone to wish her a happy day - but will be through to Glasgow next week, when I'm off, bearing gifts. Only three more sleeps to go until AL starts...