I’ve been taking a relaxing break over Christmas so haven’t really thought about a theme for the last blog of 2022. So this is a bit of a mish-mash of images that I hope you might find interesting and amusing.
Delivering Christmas cards by hand I came across this doormat (it doesn’t take much to make me laugh this time of year) …
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Mr Coot finding his way to the Barbican Centre by following the trusted yellow line …
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Cute image of the year – proud mum …
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Laid-back Bermondsey cat …
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Lego Christmas tree at the Royal Exchange …
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Building works on Coleman Street – what nice ideas …
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Leadenhall market Christmas tree constantly changing colour …
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Nice architectural lighting on Fore Street …
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Betty Boop and Donald Duck on my Christmas tree …
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Some of this year’s eating out experiences.
Bonkers mural in my favourite restaurant Trattoria Brutto in Farringdon …
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Impressive entrance to Ivy Asia …
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And finally, one of my favourite restaurant desserts – Chocolate Bombe at The Ivy City Garden …
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Add hot chocolate …
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Wow, that was good …
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Best wishes to all my friends – thank you so much for subscribing. I wish you a happy, healthy and successful 2023!
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