The Coal Man

10 o'clock on a Friday night, in the rain, and the Coal Man cometh.

Dimairt takes great delight in barking at Alan the Coal Man, and he is so patient with the daft dog.

It has become SO cold all of a sudden, and I am reminded how lucky we are to have people such as Alan coming in all weathers to deliver the source of our heat and comfort. Because he warned me about the increase in prices about to come, he delivered extra coal tonight at the old prices. He always does what he does with a smile - so I gave him a bottle of wine tonight. Somehow I just felt that he deserved a thank you.

I only hope that his back holds out.

A Coal Man is not just for Christmas...........