I headed back down to the South East for New Year. It was a really lovely time.
On New Years eve itself we went to visit some friends and then returned for the grand party. We played a greyhound racing game, where you had to watch a dvd and place bets etc. Being a Salvationist, I didn’t really understand the whole thing, and after an early fluke where I won about 12k, I soon frittered my wealth away.
We ate yummy food, included the rather intriguing prunes wrapped in bacon. Then we watched Elton for a bit, as he serenaded in the new year, and then the fireworks at midnight. Everyone toasted (have never toasted with a cup of tea before but there is a first time for everything!!)
When we all woke up on Jan 1st, we decided to go to the beach again:
It was a bit grey and cold, but that was ok. And the dog loved it. We wandered along and then ate chips in a lovely seafront hotel.
After the beach adventure we went home and played Simpsons Monopoly. I didn’t win, but it was a glorious game and much fun was had by all. A splendid way to spend new years day I feel.
Yesterday we wandered round shops, ate yummy soup and drank hot chocolate. It was the last day of the holidays, a fact which saddened me, but it was all very lovely.
