Meanwhile in New Zealand

Not a glimmer of light today - it has been relentlessly grey and murky with a constant drizzle. We did manage a very enjoyable coffee with R&F at the West Lodge  hotel- all socially distanced, big comfy sofas, good coffee and a lot of chat. 

Not a photo taken, thank goodness for the little Rae of sunshine down under. How cherubic you might think, well yes but the two extras show a slightly different side of this little power house. Creativity is full on and  painting is done with gusto! Knickers are also an interesting topic, preferably worn on one's head or not at all! Joe has explained that you have to wear your knickers when you're out, tedious as this is. This seemed fairly acceptable except last weekend they went out shopping and no sooner were they in town than she delightedly announced Daddy I've no knickers on!!  And then proceeded to prove it. 
Later, he was telling her that we would be coming as soon as we could. Hmm, she said, will there be pudding?

Himself has just made the Christmas nut roasts so the smell is delicious!