Happy New Year to all my readers, wherever and whoever you are!

Christmas has flown by, with many visits to relatives and friends and for New Year, A's parents coming to stay for a few days. Had a very enjoyable time. Yesterday we took the dogs over to Cosmeston in the morning and in the afternoon to 14 Locks near Risca, which was very interesting and well worth further visits. Rita and I watched the ballet "Tales of Beatrix Potter" which was lovely. Saw in the new year via a glass of champagne. Went to bed around 1. Today has been quieter. We all went over to Barry Beach at 1, where Greyhound Welfare have an annual NYD walk. Beach was very busy with what seemed to be a convention of Yorkshire Terriers, so the greyhounds all got very excited! Some people had chips on the foreshore after, we came home and had lunch, although Andy was naughty and nicked some cheese from Roger's plate. In-laws were in their usual very high spirits, and had brought over some particularly fine Round Robins for us to have a look at- these are superbly entertaining. Now feel absolutely shattered and also have a very big pile of ironing to tackle that has been neglected over the past week or so. No peace for the wicked. I attach some photos.

Suggestions welcome to the usual address for resolutions..... .