Unwelcome

I never get colds- other people get colds but I am immune. This self affirmation works 99% of the time but there is that 1% of the time when a sneaky virus manages to bypass my defences.

This morning, there was that ominous scratchy threat and a drippy nose. I find it best to down play the symptoms for His Lordship's benefit as he is liable not only to don his Florence Nightingale bonnet on my behalf, but quickly garner the virus unto himself and become a victim of the dreaded man cold which could lay him low for many days while I am up and running about tomorrow.

We took down our Christmas Tree this morning on the 13th day of Christmas having kept it up as a cheery presence for our guests last night. I think there is an argument for leaving the trees with their lights and colourful baubles up during all the dark days of January.
Not that we needed any extra cheering last night entertaining my friend of mts and Mike. The next time we all meet will be in Ireland at a date to be arranged-something to look forward to.