We took the car to the local hand wash car centre run by new European immigrants. They did a wonderful job but we had to laugh at their Christmas tree in the waiting room. Not a single light or decoration to be seen. Mum and I had never seen a bare Christmas tree before!

The notice board in West Moor's local coffee shop sporting an ASBO for a local guy. It made me smile seeing such a public humiliation, a bit like being thrown in the gallows.

Me and Boo. Ever the best of friends.

Friday, December 26, 2014

Mum snaffling some of the best bacon in Sainsburys. It all looked good to me after having been used to the rubbish bacon in America.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Our little Christmas tree on Christmad Day. Aaaw!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Had a delicious brunch today. Wonderful to have proper bacon and sausages again. Yum!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Found this really cool Christmas robot wrapping paper today to wrap presents  for a couple of guy friends.

An amazing selection of things to watch, so plenty to keep me amused on the flight. Next post from England!

Packed and raring to go. This time tomorrow, I'll be fast asleep at Mum's house.

My only Christmas decoration here at Meadow House. I'm taking some to Mum's house but it will be a nice change not to have to take down decorations in the new year when I come home.

Leaving my desk with everything done! No outstanding work and no jobs to pass on to anyone else. Vacation time for nearly 3 weeks. Woo hoo!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

At our DCUE social meet up, the last I'll see if this crew until next year. A fun evening but didn't get home until 12:15 am so have really been dragging today.

Guess this Christmas present in Middleburg won't fit under anyone's tree!

Glitter from my Mum's Christmas card.

The upholstery store window in Marshall. Just love that chair, looks so inviting.

Holding paws with Miss Rosie Lee this afternoon.

Down at Arlington National Cemetery with Rob laying Christmas wreaths.

Digging the Christmas tree at Joe's in Marshall where we had dinner tonight.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Couldn't believe I saw this in Walmart last night. Do the guys think if they sit in this, the missus won't see them? 

Met this good looking chap at PetSmart today. 

First ice storm this season and my ice scraper was in the trunk which was iced shut. Had to use an egg slice to break up the ice on my car windows!

Part of my Secret Santa gift from work. Fun for a few minutes but don't think they'll be sticking around for too long!

It was nice to be hauled away from work this afternoon for a short hike and dinner at The Hunters Head.

A wet rainy day today with heavy fog. Some errands were run but the day was spent mainly relaxing after a manic week.

Friday, December 5, 2015

The Game Truck was a big hit with the kids at the Emblemax Christmas Party. Loved the leather sofas!

Hanging lights for work's Christmas party tomorrow. 

The moon, shining through the bare branches, is looking like it's caught in a spider's web.

Waiting for an animated card to finish rendering in Photoshop. Thank God I'm not doing this on my lap top!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Forgot to post my delicious lunch yesterday. It's only taken me 15 years but now I love Sushi. Sure wish I'd had it today for lunch too, beats the 2 yoghurts I had...

Whatever I'm doing Kota Kat always has one ear listening, just in case there's a teeny chance that the cupboard door may open and then a treat bag rustle.

A tree on Roosevelt Island covered with peoples' carvings.

Cocktails were plentiful and the company was exquisite, we had a lot of fun at Laurie's birthday partly, and the best part was that the venue was on the other side of the hill, so I only had to stagger to my front door at the end of the evening.

The most delicious pecan pie ever. Gobbled down at the Wayside Inn where Janice and I enjoyed our Thanksgiving lunch.

First snow of the winter and we got about 3". I had to take 4 attempts to get up the hill.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Loved these lights against the evening sky on the way home last night.

Little Rosie Lee having a nap before bed time.

The knitting shop in The Plains have knitted a fabulous jacket for the tree outside. Love it!

A Christmas cat with a candle headpiece at a curio store that Janice and I photographed this afternoon.

Done got me a sexy pair of cowboy boots for my Brit trip.

This interesting little face was peering down at me from the workshop wall this morning while Stuart was getting a new battery installed.

Managed to snap this shot without them realizing. How cute! 

Bare trees against the setting sun on the way home from work.

Took a Photoshop class at the Nature Visions Expo but didn't really learn a lot. But it was nice to spend some time with friends.

Our lunch being made today, homemade beef and veggie soup with grilled cheese sandwiches that would be served once we'd finished exploring an old train yard. 

These ugly monstrosities have been erected on the outskirts of Marshall, with more on the way. Ugh!

On Rte 50 where the countryside ends and where construction begins. Ugly construction sites have devoured pretty fields for the next 5 miles.

Hard to get creative with the daily photo when I'm stuck lying on my back but I played around with an image of my fireplace and shelf.

My back went early this morning so the day spent laying down, unable to sit, and Rosie Lee perched on me for most of the day. Kota was a little more considerate and sat on the back of the sofa looking down on me.

Waiting for my acorn squash to cook. I don't like savory things made sweet so no sugar for mine. These are cooking with a smear of hazelnut oil, garlic, sage and thyme, then will be sprinkled with grated sharp cheddar, sea salt and coarse pepper when they emerge. My mouth is watering while writing this!

The button that performs magic in our shop.