Spring (ish)

I noticed a few days ago that the elder tree was getting leafy - and not just the branch closest to the extractor fan.  So that'll be our first sign of spring in January - shows what a mild winter we've had so far.

In other news, Mr B came home this evening.  

Since I'm backblipping and have nothing else of note to report, I'll put down here for my own records that I've had a sore thumb for a week or so.