We now no longer have a huge water oak lying across our garden, but what we have instead is a huge gap in the fence where said tree collapsed. This would not be a problem were it not for the fact that it means that until it's fixed either me or The Husband has to accompany the dogs outside to make sure they don't make an escape attempt. This reminded me of when we had to do the same because they were little tiny pups. It was tedious then, and surprisingly no less tedious this time. Also boring because it means paying someone to come and repair it - which in turn means less money to spend on exciting things.
I also have to admit to having treated myself to a gorgeous red Le Creuset casserole (or dutch oven, as it's called over here, inexplicably) which was on sale at half price - yippee. I'm so pleased with it I might even be tempted to post a picture of it on here when I get home! I had to make immediate use of it, so I made an old favourite - squash and black eyed bean stew (a delish Ainsley Harriott 'low fat meal in minutes' for which I shall post the recipe when I get home). It tasted even better than usual (I'm sure there should be some research into that kind of effect, if there isn't already).
Anyway, off to ride home in the rain - we've had several severe weather warnings, but nothing like North Dakota, which is expecting 41in of snow in the next few days. Chilly.
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