In the bleak mid-winter...

...a couple of hours conversing in front of Twink's fire is very welcome. She has given me some handmade papers to encourage me to do more drawing and painting.

You may appreciate our son's seasonal message to us:
 "Folks, just wanted to take a minute to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year; most of all good health! These days people don't spend much time or thought on some personal words to their friends and family; they just copy and paste some random shit and send it on. So, after all we've been through together this year I want to thank you for your friendship and wish you a happy and fulfilling 2018 - you're the best gymnastics group anyone could ask for. Best wishes, Helen."