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On Saturday I went out with 2 fellow  PV survivors into Soho. Although quite expensive, the food was delicious and I had my first ever scallop. Not what I was expecting and nice, no taste of the sea. The weather, though not cold, has not been encouraging me outside over the weekend, a shame as the little table we have had for years is sitting on our lovely decking just about capturing any sun that sneaks into our garden before noon. The compost bin is overflowing with the bits of garden I've discarded. We harvested 3 full and very sweet apples from our tree, not a huge number I know, but there is always a slight joy to having your own produce. I should, however, give up on the squash plants ever producing any squash. 

It's officially half term for me but not the girls. BigA has been all over the UK again and me, I set off for Norfolk for cuddles and walks with my mum and aunty Scrag. I was treated to a lovely icecream down by the sea. A sedate couple of days where I felt looked after and spoilt. Silly TV, walking and talking. I headed back on Thursday for a simple night in with Bi. Friday day and the girls were off school, INSET day. BigA and I went shopping for our Halloween party and we all chipped in to get things ready. It was a lovely atmosphere in the house, all being a bit silly and sorting out the decorations. BigA got really into it, which it was fun to see. I tried on my costume and happily it fits. A has continued to experiment with various nails on her and M. I'm not quite ready for them! 

I went all the way to the south of the Victoria line yesterday evening for a lovely meal and chats with 2 very wonderful friends - Chaz and Sharon. 2 life affirming people who I have the pleasure to call pals. 

Not much to report this week really, as are the Autumn days where the best thing to do is wrap up and snuggle into TV and get ready for the business of the Christmas season.