Ok, so now it's official - I'm an old git...

Roberto's Hanley Saturday night, early birthday celebration

Maternal Grandfather John Everton in cavalry First World War - two horses killed under him but he survived!

Magnolia in bloom at Glencairn - is that rust on the flowers???

and now the 'after' photo

Talented son-in-law @PabloYeti restored this 1950 pic of mother-in-law from almost total ruin

Still smiling after 38 years, (must be doing something right!)just off to Peck's to celebrate

Fuel crisis - latest Government advice

a sunny day at work!

Yummy! Can't wait for the 2012 version...

Chloe Grace has bought her poorly grandad a get well soon presssie - not three yet but she knows me so well!

@R2KenBruce can your technical wizards tell me which is the USB port?

Rather good nosh and company at The Old Plough Etruria on Saturday night - highly recommended!

I was there!

PM flies to Germany to meet Chancellor about the future of Europe

Do dogs look their owners?

Anyone hungry?

A warm welcome for trick or treaters at the great hall of Glencairn tonight. All my own work.

For the first time in over 25 years there's a real fire in the hearth at Glencairn. The dog approves!

Parker wants to play!