And the epistles have plenty references to caring for widows and orphans!

How can I visit this house?

I've been pro-hibernating for a long time (I like the idea of waking up in Spring having used up my reserves) but this year especially it's needed.

Hibernating and drinking the fizz we were saving for a big thing that we’ve done this week. Feels a bit over-shadowed, but also if I have something in memoriam it has to be single malt - maybe later? #ConfinedCocktails

Have a great trip!

@gen3cats.bsky.social I know it’s not your college but feel like you might know someone who knows. Also can you map Cambridge college cats?

I have a lot of good intentions about wrapping but no actual will to do it.

Yes…

Thank you, and yes, it was.

The slippers are a popular children's book (which came out well after my own childhood!)

I like cold clear days, sadly London winter tends towards grey and damp (not today though!)

It’s a balmy 5C in Inverness when we get there tomorrow… Today has been lovely though.

It will still not be as disappointing as when my dad got an aged, specially saved, bottle of red out on my parents golden wedding and it was basically vinegar. (I now distrust almost all the wine in their house)
At least if it’s not quite as good as you remember it should be decent!

Buy the wine. Because a) the person is more than worth it and b) nice things are cheering (which is why I bought proper champagne for a toast to life, not my usual cheaper options). Maybe for Christmas to help get through it?

Chilingham Castle in Northumberland has similar security.