Friday 25th October 2024

The end of another working week, and the sun shines brightly and warmly once more.

But with the clocks going back on Saturday night, it did feel like the last hurrah of summer before the long dark days arrive.

So nothing better than once finishing work, to sit outside, watch the birds and insects go about their work, while Scully and I sat soaking up the warmth.

Work was quiet, it is yet another holiday period over there, what they call potato week, when traditionally, children had this week of school to help with the spud harvest.

Children no longer are needed for the harvest, but potato week is still school holidays.

Once work was done, we went to Jen's to play cards. John will no longer drive in the dark, so once the clocks go back, maybe there will be no cards until the spring. We shall see.

But, once there we learn that Jen is going in for a hip replacement soon, and John is going to be a live in carer for a few days, maybe weeks.

Cards was good, as I scoop the jackpot of several pounds at the end of Queenie, darkness was falling outside, so we leave to get home, as does John before its too dark.

And so, the weekend.

A brew. Some football, then early to bed as we have an actual guest with us for the weekend, more of that next time.