We stayed up just to see the new year in and kept awake by watching "Jule's Hootenanny". Big mistake, as he wheeled out performers who had been popular some 50 years ago - Rod Stewart fronting a trio of leggy blondes and trying to dance, Paul Jones from Manfred Mann wavering his way through one of his old songs. Oh dear, it really made us feel our age as we watched pop stars from our youth now wrinkly and wobbly.
There was an short burst of fireworks, probably from a nearby hotel, and then we made a dash for our bed. where the electric blanket was waiting to greet us. The village is rather quiet this morning and we have no plans to do anything energetic. My daughter tells me she has been for a run, stood on the grass in bare feet and had a cold shower - all part of her usual routine - and will soon be going out for a long walk with her family. Oh, to be young and energetic! My son is working, as usual.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful year.
