While on the subject of birds, does anyone know what sort of decibels a robin can achieve? My neighbourhood one was giving it the full Shirley Bassey this morning.

I often see a heron standing patiently in the River Wandle waiting for a careless fish to come within reach, and sometimes there’s even a cormorant perched high on a nearby tower block (I suspect it thinks it’s a cliff). This morning a new visitor though - a little egret. A new sighting for me.

The first Sunday of Advent only means one thing in my house:
Advent candle lit ✅
Advent carol service from St John’s on the radio ✅
Pfeffernüsse to hand (essential sustenance) ✅
Let the Christmas card writing commence 🎄

There’s a contestant on Mastermind now whose specialist subject is The Two Ronnies. I think we all know where this is going.

An interesting mash up of people in Hallowe’en costumes and beautiful clothes in honour of Diwali out on the streets this evening.

Can’t believe that Victoria Coren Mitchell has just suggested that Numberwang was an Armstrong & Miller sketch when it was Mitchell & Webb - her own husband’s show. And I don’t think she was being funny!

Well that was a win. Went to see the Practice Nurse about one thing and came away with a flu jab into the bargain.

Good grief! Given the number of gulls which are screeching around outside, it would appear I now live in Wandsworth-by-Sea.

At lunchtime I managed to give myself a paper cut+ on some aluminium foil, and now I’ve peeled off some of my thumb with a veg peeler. The end of the day can’t come soon enough really.

Merry Christmas! For those who can celebrate, may the day be joyous. For those who find it more challenging, may the day be peaceful. Cx

Hello! Well, I’m here - now I’ve just got to work out how to play.