Drastic hair cut.....

.....for the Forsythia in readiness for the replacement fence.  My green bin has been filled together with the one belonging to my neighbour.  The fence is waving about wildly in the gale force winds and may not need dismantling when they come!
Bit of a rush today as going to visit some old friends tonight for yet another meal - no chance of dieting this side of Christmas.
Grandson staying tonight with an American friend - by the size of the suitcase it could be a few days!  No doubt I will be informed!