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Well what a day and it ain’t over yet. We awoke to one of the calmest days of our 10 week stay, so far, on the island. The keen, fresh weather on the mainland had brought in more Redwing, Fieldfare and Linnet (Ben, no doubt, will give the fuller bird picture on http://bbfo.blogspot.com/ in due course). Meanwhile Jim did some ringing in the Cristin garden for an hour or so. Only nine birds, but at least he ringed some new birds on Xmas day on the island (2 Chaffinch & a Song Thrush).
Amidst all this we had a full Cristin cooked breakfast and opened our pressies. We were over-whelmed by the kindness of friends and family, and really appreciate all the survival kit, like socks, coffee, & chocolate.
We then travelled north to Nant to make phone calls to our nearest & dearest. Contact with those you care about becomes more special at this time and in this place.
We had a splendid lunch made by Elaine (I peeled the sprouts!) of beef Wellington and roast veg, washed down with an elderly Rioja & French desert wine aka 1982. Food suppliers, in no order of importance, were: Makro, Morrisons, Ty Pellaf kitchen garden, Guto (Rhiw), Laithwaites and Spar (Aberdaron); makes you think about food miles? I have to say, without exception, well barring the alcohol, the best food was the food from the Llyn.
All our family and friends are in our thoughts at what for us is a very special Christmas. However, we’d just like to send out these messages:
- Jenny, Mike &Ewan – Missing you terribly, but glad you’re having a great time in
- Pete & Andy Leonard – Congrats on Penelope, we’re sure she’ll cope with you very well.
- Jill – You’re a star!
- Staceys – Get yourselves over here next week!
Jim & Elaine
Well - after a nice roast meal in Flintham, we have had to break it to Mike what his Dad looks like now - apparently, unless you get your hair cut, then he won't go to the football with you ever again - indeed he won't be seen with you outside of the house. Glad that you had a good Christmas Day - all missing you loads - New Years Eve will not be the same without you (I am sure we will find Jools Holland on the TV). We have agreed to go next door for a drink with MIke tomorrow night to celebrate the evening, and to give Ruby a bit of fuss & company.
ReplyDeleteYeh,it worked! Have a nice evening. Our new neighbours are popping round to help us eat the turkey.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim & Elaine
ReplyDeleteFinally got around to finding your blog. Glad to see there's not too much hardship going on. Very little of note to report on the home (Flintham) front other than a very cold last few days with a sprinkling of lingering snow / very icy roads. Happy New Year to you both - now I've found your site, will pop in from time to time to see how you're gettting on. - Ian & Ingrid.
Lots of snow in mid Wales. Not as many birds coming to the feeders as I would have expected in this weather. You seem to have more there.
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful- loving the new hair do Jim!
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