So that’s it for another year, boo! But what an awesome Christmas, we visited the Barty’s on the weekend before the big day and a chance to catch-up and chill.

Christmas Eve saw the Folks join us at the Star for a drink or seven and then off to wait for the big fella with the rather full sack.

Christmas Day I had to wait from 4am for everyone to get up some 4 hours later. Prezzies over, on then for a slap up turkey dinner.

All told a rather pleasant and relaxing time.

Waiting for the next one now

And one of my gifts from the Mrs was a Survivalist fire starter kit, so what better way to use it than get a roaring fire going

And we have now christened to Log Cabin with its own sign

Next stop New Years Eve when we will have The Caddies and The Treasure-Smiths joining us for a 5 course taster meal at the Star (and no doubt falling down liquid). Mr Caddie is even bringing some of his monster fireworks to set off in the field (full precautions will be taken and supervision by suitably trained adults).

Have a Happy New Year all and remember, only 362 days to Christmas!

And today’s final stop is the Shard with champagne of course

Considering we started the day at 5am, here were we all seated and ready to watch 42nd Street live on stage.

A wander around Covent Garden and then the show which I have to say was absolutely amazing, well worth a visit.

And today a chance to Wimbledon some Christmas markets on the South Bank before we head back home.

And for anniversaries this year (the folks and ourselves), we’ve decided to bring the folkies to that there nodnoL to travel on the British Belmond Pullman. This is a journey into the Surrey, Kent countryside in a train from the bygone era, including a 5 course menu on the way.

Fun, food, laughter and falling down water was enjoyed by all (and yes someone needed a snooze after her food).

Christmas is a coming and the twinkle light fairy has visited with over 2,100 lights across the garden. Unfortunately it does also mean 47 batteries to power them all.