Not saying it’s cold up here on the Downs today, but…

A person is bundled up in a hooded jacket and knit cap, appearing to be in a cold environment.

‘orses.

Two people are horseback riding in a fenced area, accompanied by two individuals walking beside them, with a grassy field and house in the background.

I appear to have deeply confused Amazon’s algorithm. This is not going to encourage me to spend…

A notification from a shopping app recommends new Care Bears t-shirts and hoodies.

Possibly the best pub meal I’ve ever had. Kudos to the team at the Rose & Crown, Shilton.

Sunset on Shoreham Beach

A family stands on the beach at sunset, silhouetted against the horizon.

Getting the tour of my brother’s new place.

I have questions.

A stone sculpture of an old-fashioned diving helmet is mounted on a concrete base, situated near a tree and parked car.

Chilly Christmas beach walk.

A serene beach scene features the sun setting over the ocean, casting a golden reflection on the water and waves gently washing onto the shore.

The advent candles in church this morning.

A set of five lit candles, including purple, pink, and white, is surrounded by greenery in a decorative setting with a floral arrangement in the background.

My late parents’ angel, keeping watch over another family Christmas.

Merry Christmas, to all who celebrate it.

A decorative figurine of an angel holding a book with Joyeux Noël written on it stands on top of a Christmas tree in front of a blurred background with framed pictures.

Hurrah. The latest issue of Standart (an indie coffee magazine) has arrived, ready for cosy Christmas reading.

A hand holds a magazine titled STANDART featuring a person drinking coffee while leaning out of a car window.

Interesting bridge graffiti

Brightly colored hearts, drawn in pink and yellow paint, decorate a glass panel overlooking a waterfront with buildings and boats.

Haven’t done one of these photos in ages. It’s easy to grow blasé about the beauty of where we live.

Small boats are anchored along a calm riverbank near a coastal town with buildings in the background.

Festive post box.

A knitted Santa Claus is depicted riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer, sitting atop a green knitted surface with a Merry tag.A festive display featuring knitted figures, including Santa Claus, an elf, and a reindeer, is arranged on a green knit-covered surface outdoors.

It’s just possible that we left the Christmas tree purchase a wee bit late this year.

A greenhouse with a dirt floor and a chalkboard sign shaped like a Christmas tree bearing the words “Big Trees Priced Individually” is shown.A greenhouse contains several young Christmas trees with a dirt floor and a transparent roof.

Carol Service time.

For which I have had to learn to pronounce “Ephrathah”.

A room is decorated with a lit Christmas tree and Advent wreath in a church setting, featuring two wall crosses.

Dropped the girls at their Guides cinema trip, with time to spare for a sneaky coffee.

Fun afternoon in the local Warhammer store doing the mini of the month with my youngest and her friends.

Apparently they had a queue at the door at opening time for the Deathwatch Space Marine.

A sci-fi miniature figurine dressed in futuristic armor holds a large weapon against a textured background.

Still, kudos to Google for digitally watermarking their AI-generated images.

A large robot with a Facebook logo steps over a crowd and scattered paper planes, accompanied by a caption about AI generation.

The challenging thing about running a training course on Ai over four weeks, is that things can change dramatically between sessions…

An AI-generated image of atoms arranged in the shape of a banana as if it came from an electron scanning microscope