Boxing Day we headed over Settle to Pat and Bob's for lunch. We were treated mulled wine and then a spread of all of Tom's favourites: lasagna, macaroni cheese and fish pie with Christmas cabbage and carrots, followed by mince pies. We had a mini Christmas and once again were very happy with the gifts that came our way.
It was another cold and dreary day, but having just had another big meal, we decided to head out for a walk around the town. It was bitterly cold, but certainly needed to refresh. We then headed home and had a quiet evening in with what is now my traditional Christmas soup with Tom made dumplings for dinner.
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Tuesday I drove Mum, Dad and Tom down to Southport to meet up with Great Great Uncle Bob. We had a really good day. First of all I managed to drive there without going through Preston, which is a huge result - Preston gives me the heebie geebies and is a right pain to get through.
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| Tall Tom |
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| Silly Tom |
Bob was in good spirits, he is 87 and in really really good form - he's a bit deaf which means he misses quite a bit of the conversation, but when he does hear, he is as quick as anything with his sharp wit - most of which is directed at Mum, which means it is a fun day out for the rest of us! We met at the usual pub, the food this time was better than it has been in the past, so no complaints, and the conversation didn't dry up at all.
Bob took us for a walk around the lakes, it was a beautiful day: blue skies and not much wind. Last time Mum saw him was a year ago at Shelm's funeral, so now she has happier last memories of him which is good. He was chuffed with Tom's thank you card - he did a drawing of Southport Pier with a train on it, was perfect to him.
We drove back avoiding Preston once again. Everyone was in good spirits, a good day out.
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