Another surprise

Wrapped up well for my walk into the village to get the Yorkshire Post. Although cold it was very pleasant.
At the end of our lane I came across this lovely clematis which was climbing through a holly tree. I don’t remember seeing it before, and it was in a garden I pass regularly.
Really beautiful, and such a bonus for it to be flowering at this time of year.
I have looked it up and think it is Clematis cirrhosa ‘ Wisley Cream’. Really beautiful.

This afternoon I have been busy in the kitchen.
( Mr C watching you know what on TV)
Made a beef daube and while that has been cooking I baked some mince pies above it. First this year. I now have a liver and onion casserole cooking alongside the daube.
Trying to make full use of the oven while it is on.

I thought last night’s Strictly was one of the best ever. We liked all the music they chose which makes a change.
No idea who will go out as they were all so good.

Today’s Advent Calendar joke :

Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing?
They’re always dropping their needles.