A busy week

I thought I was supposed to be slowing up but I seem to be as busy as ever.  I have almost let go of half my workload but am in a handover phase so have had bits of work to do.  In between times, I have been doing a little cooking - something I hope to do more of as time permits.  Tomorrow Rod and I will taste the roasted red pepper soup I made with 6 red peppers I got from a local market stall for £1.  I have also spent about a day wrapping Christmas presents!  Yes, I am so organised that I have already got and wrapped almost all my Christmas presents and can now 'enjoy' watching everyone else panicking as they try to find time to buy and wrap theirs.  

For years, I have tried to do the bulk of my Christmas shopping by 1 November as it is much easier to make purchases before the shops get over crowded.  I know some people think I am mad but it does help to take the pressure out of Christmas.

Yesterday I saw a Red Admiral butterfly on the grass and then attached to the kitchen window as it basked in the sun.  Apparently, they are becoming more likely to see with warmer winters and global warming....especially in the South of England.