had a great christmas day

Had a great Day
Very lucky with what Santa bought us both. Went out for a 5 mile walk, then back to make christmas dinner ,(both veggies)so we had chestnut and ale pie with roast potatoes and parsnip (lovely). I followed up with Christmas pud and ice cream ,Don,t you just love puddings? and the fact that you have an extra pudding stomach means that you dont put weight on!. Leisurely afternoon listening to new CDs and reading our books .
We then had a 3 mile walk to my folks to catch up with them ,sister and brother-in law and folkes friends. Mum did way too much food as is the family tradition .
Walked back had got very slippery to the point of nearly going head over heels , jac has some grizzels which fit her shoes so a lot steadier than me.Got to the top of our street, where we ended up helping a lost blind man (who was merry - blind drunk?!;o) ) cross the road, but rather than get to the otherside... we helped him get his bearings as he was not quite sure where he was ,he was actually only out by one street,but it makes you realise you have it easy I wouldn't have the confidence to be out like he was .The council still havent gritted the pavements which always surprises us as there are old folks bungalows at the top of the street, and there is so much emphasis nationally on not using a car.

more later