Christmas food shopping

Did the last Christmas food shopping at Morrisons. Busy but not too bad.

Longleat christmas train

Met Lisa, James and the little ones at Longleat for the Father Christmas train. Perfect conditions - fine, cold and snow on the ground. Lunch first at the cafe and then on to the train. Lots of fun.

Ciciley & Rufus were a bit overwhelmed by actually meeting Father Christmas. George got a present too.

Gary, Lisa & Ruby at Winchester

Arranged to meet Gary & Lisa at Marwell zoo, however due to very cold weather and ice the zoo was closed. Went instead to Winchester, wandered around the very good Christmas market and had pizza for lunch.

Pizza for dinner

The three of us went to the Real Italian Pizza for dinner.

George had her first espresso - and liked it. She is now converted. Still doesn't like 'normal' coffee though! Wait until she gets back to Italy.

Trip to Hampshire

Day out in Hampshire. First stop was Rogers grave in Alton, then on to the farm for a coffee with Richard & Sheila. Bought some supplies at the farm shop including some excellent rump steak (£9.99/kg).

Met Vivienne at Bluebeckers and had a 'christmas lunch' there and exchanged presents.

Afterwards went to Jan & Kens in Henley for afternoon tea .... and them home.

Burger for dinner

Tried out new takeaway in Julian road. Good burgers

Masterchef at Beechen

Went to Beechen Cliff school to judge Masterchef competition.

Dinner at Richmond Arms

George out somewhere so had dinner at Richmond Arms. Always a good standard of food. I had turkey and xmas pud yum!

Few days in Paris

Went to Paris to spend some time with Remy regarding agile planning.

Flew out Tuesday 1st evening and back Thursday 3rd. Stayed Meridien Montparnasse.