Sunset and Cat Cuddles

 

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We have had some wonderful sunsets of late.  This photograph gives you some idea but doesn't do full justice, they have been fiery and very dramatic.

We brought the Christmas tree inside yesterday.  The height had to be reduced by two feet, which is great because the cut branches will be useful for the wreaths I have promised to make for friends.  It has one set of multicoloured lights on - old fashioned, but Christmas tree lights were always multicoloured when I was growing up.  They gladden my heart - though for some reason the red and yellow are not showing in the photograph.

I have promised Frankie that she can dress the rest of the tree in any way she likes.  The decorations will all be cheap and rather dull, dating back at least a couple of decades, to when we lived in Cleethorpes, Jonny.  Remember Rooftops?

We haven't had a Christmas tree for a number of years, mainly because we have always had large dogs with waggly tails, as well as young and crazy cats.

Now we are left with one elderly, and one middle-aged, cat.  I feel that perhaps the tree stands a chance of remaining upright - but the unbreakable baubles are being used just in case. 

The two girls have not snuggled up like this for quite some time, they are much more likely to have a spat than a cuddle these days.  Sparky is definitely fading a little and the little ginger ninja is flexing her claws and reaching for more power.

I have a busy day ahead.  Three wreaths to make, mince pies to bake and an evening of Carols by Candlelight up at the old church.  Frankie is delighted to have been asked to do a reading and then, while coffee and mince pies are being served, she and Harry will help me to sell the raffle tickets.  

We are all missing you.

How about a blog from you two?

Glimpses of your life in China?

xxx