The MG is unwell

 

The other day I went to drive the car, and found I couldn't get it into gear. I could do so while the engine was off, but not whilst started. If I engaged gear first, and then started the engine, there was no drive. I'm rather perplexed, and fearing a costly repair. I'm awaiting our local garage to come this afternoon to carry it carefully back to their workshop.

The river sleeps

 

Apart from the occasional coypu running across the land, and diving into the water, the teeming river life lies dormant at this time of year.

Devoid of colour

 

At least we have been spared snow and deep frosts so far this Winter. I can't wait for Spring to arrive, and the flowers to burst forth.

Am I breeding Moles?

 

Judging the number of hills in my field, and knowing that I had a fraction of the number last year, I can only think that the area is extremely popular with all the moles in the village. When Spring arrives I am going to clean the grass up by scalping all the hills, and carting away the earth. I can't do much about the moles, as there seem to be too many of them. Little blighters!

Shopping in Poitiers

 

This is the best shopping centre in Poitiers, taken at Xmas. The FNAC store shown is an excellent place for Computers, TVs, Digital Cameras and Books.

Amanda

 

Taken on New Year's Eve, Amanda views 2008 with caution.