It was very cold this morning, but I got myself togged up and outside, where I spent the morning battening down the hatches ready for the first big storm of the season. I still had the bean arches up, and there were bits and pieces lying around that could potentially become deadly missiles. I worked away for a good couple of hours and got everything put away or secured.

Normally I would be at home all day, but the schools have a long weekend, so I did shopping and gym this afternoon. I also got a couple of advent parcels off in the post, and filled up with diesel.

I ordered pizza to pick up on the way home, (I do like a night off from the kitchen.) It was very dark and the road was busier than normal. We were glad to get home.

And that was basically it - fire lit, pizzas scoffed and tv on. Nothing really worth watching though.

The storm has to come in tomorrow, gales and snow, apparently. I don’t think we have to get it as bad as other areas - it was more east and central Highlands. Snow doesn't really lie here for long. We've no plans anyway. The ferries won’t be running, and the airport warned that flights may be cancelled, so it’s just as well.

So, it’ll be another cosy weekend by the fire then - suits me fine. I should make progress with my secret knitting project and I might check out what the fairy light situation is, in preparation for the imminent decking of the halls.

The boy might go into town and meet up with a friend, but that depends on the weather and public transport situation.

The wind is already picking up as I write this, and the dog is a bit unsettled, so I’ll leave it there for now.