Small pond

Amazing how this has developed since we first "planted" it, and added the plants.  The water lily didn't flower last year, though it did produce lots of leaves.

W has had a kitchen day - outputs include a mushroom and lentil pate and rhubarb crumble - both yummy.

I've spent money.  We had offered to host family Christmas this year, but both daughters are going to "the other side".  They've suggested we do 2026.  So instead, we're going away for Christmas again.  Flights, accommodation and hire car booked, in Malta.