We had a day of Australian fun. Vince and Jenny had recently returned from seeing their son James. The day began with a photo show in the dining room, followed by a n Australian themed lunch of 'Chicken Parmi' , followed by homemade Lamingtons.
We always look forward to the annual RSPB bird watch. With binoculars and bird books at the ready we began this years count. Robins, blue tits, starlings, dunnocks, pigeons, black headed gulls were excitedly spotted and noted down. Some preferred to do bird themed puzzles, or just look through our many bird books.
Burns Day celebrations began with listening to Scottish music on the television. This got us into the spirit ready for when The haggis was ready to be addressed with The Shekirk Grace. This was ready by Vince, with Suzy G presenting him with the cooked haggis. To toast the haggis there was a dram of whiskey. Following the grace Bob [...]