One more Obama

plus - beside him Gordon Brown

does seem decisive.

Mum was happy to be photo'd but it was hard work to get her NOT to pose. This one is so like her and so warm, but I don't think it will work in black and white.

We went into town this morning to get some wool for winter jumpers and the first of the Christmas presies and I used my bus pass!

The wool shop was chaotic - only one member of staff 'cos two have left and are not going to be replaced. She was up and down the stepladders three times while we were in. Mind you, as always, it took longer than I thought because of all the beautiful wools - they just have to be felt as well as looked at.

We finished up at Ainsley's buying mince pies - it might be early but that's one bit of Christmas that doesn't get stale.