The fairy tree people got their act together today and finally put their decorations up.  

Petrol was required as the light came on at the weekend.  I've recorded my distance since I filled up last time to get a handle on my mpg.  I used to do that every month, keeping a spreadsheet, until about 10 years ago when I decided it was too sad but I thought I'd start again.  The first month's results are in and quite surprising.  I driven 221 miles and achieved 23 mpg.  

I was invited into the big house for a neighbours' soiree.  A lovely get together round the kitchen table with our immediate neighbours on either side.   Back in the house by 11.00, perfect.