Tuesday 31st December 2024

Woke around 0830. Windy and grey outside. Descended for a mug of tea, and a bowl of porridge. The weather started to get a bit frisky. I drove Aki and I down to Waitrose to do a shop. It was very busy, despite the inclement conditions. Got back to find mum preparing lunch...Kath turned up just in time. The weather got markedly worse, the wind bowing the trees, and throwing the rain at the casements. Dad took delivery of his new Pure Evoke sound system. Aki and I spent an hour or so setting it up. Sounds OK, though I think the Panasonic in the dining room has better sound quality, but it'll do for listening when in the living-room...though they could, of course, have listened to the radio on their TV! Oh well. Looks good, though. Practised "Now Westlin' Winds" upstairs for a bit, whilst running an RICS CPD on demand session on damp in traditional buildings. Warmed up Kath's sausage casserole for dinner, adding sauteed sweet potato, and peas...tasty. Pancakes with ice cream and cherries in kirsch for afters. Watched a bit of telly...particularly enjoyed WILTY.