Bottle Kiln

A haven of a day. Meeting up with old friends is like putting on cosy slippers and curling up in front of a log fire with a steaming mug of hot chocolate.

Jane took me out for lunch at 'The Bottle Kiln' and the blip is the view up the chimney. It's now a very popular and extremely good cafe for 'ladies who do lunch' (men and children tolerated ;-)) and two small but tempting shops.

The cafe is SO strict - no sitting down before whoever's buying lunch has paid for it, but at least it means you're guaranteed a seat.

Our friendship started 33 years ago - acceptance, respect and love for each other is treasue that's priceless.

Back to the books now, and a weekend of reading and writing in view.