Skeins of geese and seville oranges

 Cold wind, trying to rain. Frozen hands inside gloves. Skeins of geese flying overhead.

Did I mention P. has had his first jab? Wondered what (if anything) is the difference between inoculation and vaccination?

Had a single, explosive attack of d+v yesterday morning - might have been a dodgy pastry from supermarket. No one else affected. Okay today.

P met me at A's and we walked up to West Kirby, got a few bits from Aldi then train home. 

Marmalade on the go, first batch with oranges from Jackie. Lunt's oranges are quite expensive, even if I get a box. Might ask J if she can get me some from her greengrocer.

Viet coffee came today, carpet cleaner came Saturday and P and J had fun unpacking and working out where everything went!

Bergamots coming in A's Riverford box tomorrow.

All go!


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