Here we are again – everything seems to be working! I never knew how much I would miss my internet connection until it failed.

I have  a big backlog in my reader and a pile of books to write about, but for now some questions and answers:

Available or Married? Neither – engaged

Best Friend? My fiancé

Cake or Pie? Tricky, but I’d have to go for cake. Saffron cake and chocolate cake would be my first choices.

Drink of Choice? Water – with an occasional splash of strawberry cider!

Essential item for everyday use? A laptop with an internet connection – I’ve been having terrible withdrawal symptoms over the last few days!

Favorite color? Sea blues and greens.

Google? Absolutely.

Hometown? Penzance, in Cornwall. I lived in London for a number of years, but the sea pulled me back here a few years ago.

Indulgences? Books and yarn.

January or February? February – the evenings are lighter, the garden is that little bit further along, and my birthday is just around the corner.

Life is incomplete without…..  Communication.

Marriage date? We will, hopefully, set a date before too long.

Number of siblings? I had one younger brother, with Down’s syndrome, who died ten years ago.

Oranges or Apples? Apples…apple and blackberry crumble would be lovely, but we’ve had a very poor season for blackberries.

Phobias and Fears? Slugs and snakes.

Quote of the day?  “Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book.” 

Reason to smile? Lots- but I haven’t mentioned Briar yet.

Season? Autumn. There’s something about the quality of the light and the air. And of course the colours, and the joy of kicking fallen leaves.

Tag 3 people? Consider yourself tagged!

Unknown fact about me? I’m a chartered accountant!!

Vegetable you hate? Runner beans.

Worst habit? Procrastination, impatience, lack of concentration …

X-rays you’ve had? None that I can remember

Your favorite food? Fresh fish – and fresh raspberries to follow.

Zodiac sign? Pisces