Peter and Ritva's tree

A post-Christmas gathering - catching up with friends over festive snacks and cups of tea. 

What a joy it is, when the conversation flows so easily around the group: through work, health, family joys and troubles, holidays, past and plans for next year, hopes and fears for our old age... and on and on. Halted only by the need to drive west, slowly, on icy roads, and deliver a car for repairs. Then home to Janet's for a late tea of fishcakes (thick and tasty and reduced for quick sale) and baked beans. 

Note to self to bring slippers next time - and leave them. Westside slippers.