Christmas Day 2022

 

The coldest Christmas Eve in New York for 116 years. The super smart Los Angeleans, who trade the LNG futures market, say that there's still a lot of frigid air in the Arctic and that another cold snap is expected on January 20th. I can't remember whether that was a forecast for Europe or the US. I shall ask them in the New Year.

Here, it's another mild morning. We head down to the Chariots of Fire beach for half an hours walk as the sun is rising. We see one puppy and a rather aloof black Labrador. Sophie chases ravens. This goes on for some time. No ravens were harmed in the process although they may have been alarmed ... or more probably bemused ....by the sight of a howling PONette in head back, ears flapping, full on hunting mode. Sophie's hunting skills remain enthusiastic but  ... inept.

We finally tire of raven chasing. The family diva thinks today is a good day for rolling on her back in the wet sand and seaweed. This does nothing for her 'look'.... but adds a seaside 'piquancy'  to the back of the car on the way home. Come warmer weather a bath is on the cards.

Our route home takes us through town. A police car and an ambulance are parked, lights flashing, outside the best of the golf hotels. I'm guessing there's been a collision between a flight of stairs and one of last nights inebriated partying guests. The stairs have come out on top. Groups of jet lagged American pilgrim golfers can be seen walking on the Old Course. There are also groups of European tourists wondering what there is to do in St.Andrews on Christmas morning. The answer to that can be summed up in one word - nothing. Best to have a bracing walk by the sea - everything else is closed. 

I suggest Sophie has a paw wash. She ignores me. Soon she's found a quiet spot and is off into a restorative slumber. A busy day of kitchen supervision awaits. As a reward there will be turkey, gravy and potatoes for lunch. There were slivers of marmalade coated ham with her kibbles last night. Life is good.

The 'audience' arrives at the 0:37 mark. Christmas Day song #22 :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQi2rX56-hs 

Happy Christmas to one and all from the star of this blog and her humans at the last wee cottage before Denmark.