A much milder morning, with rain. A day to spend with the Sunday papers. Doug and I went out to the shops a couple of times, we were to have guests for dinner. First port of call Marks and Spencer food store. I was surprised by the number of different countries represented by the fruit, vegetables and other produce on sale. Prawns from Madagascar and Honduras, Raspberries and Peaches from South Africa, Blueberries and Peaches from Chile, Blackberries from Mexico, Potatoes and Strawberries from Israel. Everything seemed to be wrapped in plastic, even the potatoes.
After an afternoon devoted to the papers we welcomed Marion and Jim, Karen's parents. The usual glorious meal, roast chicken, potatoes, carrots, parsnip with some cabbage and leek, washed down with a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and followed by mincemeat, apricot and marzipan tart, cream and ice cream. A wonderful evening lots of chat and laughter all finished off with a small dram of Talisker.
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