Visitors at Christmastime.

The season of Christmas and good cheer is approaching fast.I know how these cats feel about the arrival of some visitors.

Visitors!



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Brussels Sprouts

I have just bought some Brussels Sprouts .These vegetables always remind me of when Dad and Grandpa  visited their allotments in Abington Park in Northampton during the war and post wartime dig for victory days .I was sent along to get me out of the way and forced out into the freezing cold while seasonal vegetables were gathered for Sunday lunch. Sprouts were, and still are an absolute MUST with Christmas dinner in the UK

I recall them cooked to the texture of a poultice and served with cremated roast beef.
They are quite nice if cooked lightly and a bit of crunch is left in them. Lashings of butter and freshly ground black pepper help too.

All this talk about Brussels Sprouts has made me do this painting.

                                                                        

Brussels Sprouts

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Winter in England

The clocks have been turned back so the days are short and dark evenings falls around 4 pm .
Cold, damp weather mean thick clothing .Warm sweaters and waterproof coats are a must.Time to dig out gloves and boots.Cats hate this weather,  time for staying in and watching the world go by for cats.
In cold weather garden birds stay close to houses for shelter giving a chance to see them more closely. Blackbirds are some of the most entertaining with their tendency to crash land and chase other birds away from their territory.

Watching the Birds

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Christmas Shopping

Struggling home with the tree

Christmas is Coming

                                                                       

SLEEPING CAT

acrylic on canvas

Our Robin

Stuffing The Turkey

Helping Grandma

                                                                             


The first hard frosts of the winter have arrived .Christmas goods are arriving in the shops. All this makes me think of warm kitchens, children ,snow, robins and pets sleeping in,cosy corners .



                                                                          

Best Friends

The fine dry weather is good for dog walking .The affection between owners and dogs is very special.


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Cambridge Scenes

Jesus Green

There are many open spaces in Cambridge. This park known as Jesus Green because its proximity to Jesus College is particularly attractive in the autumn as the leaves on the trees turn to rich shades of gold.


                                                                         

Autumn Walk, Jesus Green

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Bicycles are a popular form of transport in this city with virtually no hills.Riders are not always entirely sober.

A RIDE HOME


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