French cone

A long time ago we were in France on holiday, I think Cali was about ten or so...... she picked up this cone in the forest, the biggest one we had seen, and brought it home.  Somehow it has remained here, I think one day she will take it home with her.  But meantime I get to enjoy it.  When I put it in water it closes up still.  The pen is to give you an idea of size, in case you wondered......

It has been a cold and blustery day today.  The HG is off walking on the east coast, and I have had a pleasant day doing some chores, and entertaining some girlfriends to coffee in the afternoon.