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Luminous spindle berry and the unexpected arrival of a three-bird Christmas dinner

For those who were worried — PupperJack found his bone! Plus soft toys. Plus masses of treats. It’s almost as if he’s spoilt rotten!

I remember spindle-berry trees (header pic) from my countryside childhood — I hadn’t realised they were also in the city in the form of euonymus bushes. That’s because they’re normally seen just in their greenery and seldom in their berries. But here they are!

What amazing colours!

Nearly every door in the neighbourhood has a festive wreath on it. The one above is a robin on a holly wreath — it’s all felted, though — think of all that work! **impressed face thingy in here**

This might be the best festive door adornment — it’s a stalk of Brussels sprouts.

Of course, it is!

There are some delightful sights in people’s front gardens — above left is a dear little decorated fir tree with gold baubles, and above right is a cauliflower. Yes, a very handsome cauliflower takes pride of place in this garden.

We spotted a goose hiding nervously behind some pots. Probably afraid someone might swoop on her and stuff her in an oven.

Being concrete might not be safeguard enough at this time of year.

This crow had a lot to say when we were on our amble. For once, PupperJack didn’t answer back, so we both listened without arguing and then went on our way.

We still don’t know what the crow was saying. I don’t think it was asking the way to the cricket ground …

He’s practising his I’m-just-a-poor-neglected-doggo look. The one on the left is really, really good!

He’s also keeping a careful eye on any presents that get in the house — you can’t be too careful, he reckons. Dog knows what might get in under cover of Christmassy wrapping paper.

His I’m-just-a-poor-neglected-doggo looks worked faster than even he expected — above is a dog’s Christmas dinner he’s been sent. It was beautifully wrapped, too!

It’s a three-bird dinner, no less.