Gale force winds lashing rain from murky skies into our windows sent me into another lengthy novel, namely Stendhal’s “The Charterhouse of Parma” during the morning. I was then so deeply into it that I ignored the afternoon’s sunshine. It is 46 years since I last read the book, but I am sure I will relish it once more.
Later, I produced a set of Grandfamily photographs in front of the decorated tree from which Flo and Dillon will select their Christmas card. Not wishing to pre-empt their own publication I am not posting them today.
This evening we all dined on Red Chilli’s excellent takeaway fare. My main course was prawn vindaloo with which I drank more of the Fitou.