To the races...

What a beautiful day: more so just now, looking out from indoors (with the benefit of a log fire). Back to subzero temperatures this evening. The yard is host to a colony of Blue Birds: Grey Thrushes to Mrs G., Fieldfares to you and me. They can’t believe their luck: abundant worms and insects along with the last of the berries. From my observation of local wildlife nothing out there goes hungry.

Likewise this morning at the Totnes Good Food Sunday, with venison, hare, woodcock and partridge on sale. Lots of artisan baking, cakes and pastries; locally smoked meats and fresh fish; a variety of fast-food stalls, including South American barbeque (mit chimichurri sauce) and Caribbean goat curry (today’s lunch).


Lunch continued in the beer tent at the local track, with a programme of Steeplechase races featuring the Westcountry Champion Chase. Two e/w places were our lot for the afternoon (both courtesy of Mrs G.). It might not be Cheltenham but it’s a good day out.