The Winter Solstice...some fun..and a day alone!

Well it's the shortest day today... and here we are in a cold Devon...but with no snow!

Apparently, the Winter Solstice happens at 17.47 today, when the North Pole is 23.5 degrees away from the sun.

We don't get much snow in South Devon....but here's a fave photo of my two nephews (and their friend) in their garden in Devon. I would guess in about the year 1986!

This pic has always made me laugh!

If you have any idea about what they might be saying to each other ...do comment!

Meanwhile I got out this, earlier..

It's the only thing which I possess from Fortnum and Mason and I love it!

Oh for one of those hampers!

All the men of the house are away for the day and so I am left to do my own thing..

A little bit of this...

And then tonight, a certain someone will be in my study to hand out small gifts to my pupils!

What a lovely day!

;-)