“November is usually such a disagreeable month as if the year had suddenly found out she was growing old and could do nothing but weep and fret over it.
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Well, I’m not sure about weeping and fretting – Storm Arwen is sending November out kicking and screaming!
But, in the blink of an eye, it will be December and the countdown to Christmas well and truly begun.
I love this time of year though have to remind myself that only small mammals hibernate and I am not a small mammal :). It’s not really about sleeping – it’s more resisting the temptation to draw the curtains, snuggle up on the sofa, read a book …..when its only lunchtime!! Is it only me??
However, inertia has been partly offset by planning our Christmas meeting.
As we were lucky enough to be entertained by the Bangshees in October, we’ve decided not to have the advertised workshop in December and, instead, will entertain ourselves (we are the WI after all!). Think along the lines of Richard Osman’s “House of Games” but with added twists 🙂
And, just before I sign off, a massive thank you to Ray Hayes, our November speaker, on the subject of Jesmond Old Cemetery. So interesting! Who knew that the wall was so high to deter the body snatchers…or that it is the resting place of the first woman to do an over arm service in tennis…or so many other interesting facts and stories. We will definitely organise a guided cemetery walk with Ray in the Spring.
I’ll leave you with some stunning photos of Autumn shrubs and an early blooming Christmas cactus.
Stay well everyone and see you soon.
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