January Ist 2012.

Awoken in the early hours of this morning with our own Light and Noise show the Lightening flashed and the Thunder crashed and poor wee Ruaridh roamed the house wondering what the hell was happening! We left him, we spoke to him but not 'til the 'show' passed did he settle! The wind howled and the rain lashed down.
The wee fellow then wanted his breakfast at 0730h, up with him so I made the early cuppa! Then back to bed!
Layla phoned to wish us Happy New Year-- they had a lovely time. Got up had a wash, then made breakfast--Graham staying in bed so took his up, had mine then phoned mum to wish her Happy New Year she is fine getting ready for her party!
Phoned neighbour Christine--no reply so took Ruaridh for a walk down past hers--no signs of life so came back home.
Quiet day Graham got up later in the afternoon, I made a pudding for this evening's meal Pear Mascarpone Custard we used to have this quite often--haven't had it for an age! Then I made dinner pasta with tomatoes and chili done in garlic infused olive oil with basil added at the end. Delicious with parmesan cheese and homemade bread!
Monday of the week we joined the family for a walk to Cammo estate what a difference to last year when the ground was covered in ice and snow, this year wet and boggy!
Tuesday took the Wonder Dog to the shore at Newhaven then visited five supermarkets to get the food to take to the cottage tomorrow. Family for dinner Bella entertained us with her dancing to 'The Birds the Word' hilarious. said bye to them a we won't see them for over a week.
Travelled to the cottage in hellish weather only had to go through one flood--lots of puddles. Cottage fine when we arrived.
Thursday and Friday the wind howled and the rain lashed down, managed two short walks with Ruaridh every where is waterlogged. Christine popped over for a chat and cuppa.
Miss the ice and snow of last year!