9.11.14

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed at home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none, this little piggy cried wee wee wee wee all the way home.
Theres one really pretty one! Actually its the one in the front in the bottom photo. He's the biggest, the bossiest and the best looking. The Brad Pitt of pigs. I think he's a boy - he's got a gob on him! The grass is now non existent - took them 4 days to turn it into a pig sty to be proud of. The rain hasn't helped things. Its like a quagmire. As they came over, inquisitively snorting and oinking, i noticed they were stood in puddles. Like a 'pre marinade'! Its sad to think they're here for a reason, dinner, but if they weren't in Chris's garden having good food and entertainment from a nutter in a wheelchair, they would be somewhere else and maybe they wouldn't have as good a life.  I won't be getting too attached tho.

Visited the garden centre looking for Christmas decos for Chris. 

Being the creative type, and the Christmassy type, i came along as consultant! A garland was decided on for the kitchen, along with a real tree which will be picked up nearer the time. Chris pointed out what he liked and i put them in the trolley (if i felt they were suitable). A lovely Santa with a sack and a sledge. Beautiful apples and pears, gingerbread men. Glittery, shiny balls. Ribbons. China baubles, glass ones, metal bells. Such an array.
We stopped for a mince pie and coffee whilst we all guessed how much had been spent. It wasn't cheap there! Guesses ranged from £250 to £350, me quoting the most expensive. But we were all wrong!
Just short of £500. Holy Night!!!
On the positive side, he'll have the poshest Christmas tree in Trowbridge!
Home for roast pork (care of Chloe), although we did play that down for the benefit of the 6 oinkers in the field!
Chill out in Chris's room for the XFactor results and Downton Abbey.
A full weekend, enjoyed tremendously.
Now back home and thoughts of decorating.