2009

As night....

... follows day....

...the year progressed through the seasons. It started in snow

...and moved on into spring...

...summer...

...autumn...

...and back again to the snow of winter.

2009 has been a variable year for me but the high points far outweighed the lows. I wish health and happiness to all of you for the coming year. Happy 2010!!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.

Looking forward to 2009

A happy and healthy New Year to all who come by this blog.  2008 was a very mixed year for me, with some low points, but balanced well by some very special times. 

A power cut this evening had me wondering if 2008 would have the last laugh.  But no.

In the candlelight, Bertie showed off the bald patch on his neck, where the vet took a blood sample, but hiding his two bald legs, the results of failed attempts to find a blood vessel.  As he has recovered so well, it seems a positive note on which to start 2009.