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Well, gosh. I knew that I had surrounded myself with some nice people, but the comments that followed yesterday’s entry were just so unbelievably heartwarming.

THANK YOU!

They were particularly welcome after another long drive last night back down to Essex where I had some urgent business to attend to. With it being New Year’s Eve, the roads were mercifully quiet, so I was able to enjoy a nice drive down punctuated by the occasional fireworks display and attempts (and ultimately failures) to unravel series 9 of John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme.

I was a little economical with the truth yesterday (unreliable narrator?) as 2021 had one final gift to offer up. I was reluctant to say anything without first referring to my sister, who did of course have more pressing matters to attend to, but with permission now granted, I’m delighted to say that my role as “Uncle Dunkle” will now extend to a young nephew! Mother, baby and family all shattered but in good health and ready for their journey ahead.

2022 was off to a fine start with a beautiful sunrise (extra), a celebratory cuddle with my niece at the same time as a cup of tea was brought to my bed by my Dad.

I took a post breakfast walk in the warm sunshine and shortly after getting back, my sister and BIL arrived with my nephew who is completely and utterly gorgeous. Much smiling and hugging all round.

It has been the absolutely best end of/start to a year, so I’m posting early as nothing better can happen today in all the best possible ways.


>8^D