24th December - It's Christmas Eve and all is daft in Belle's mum's household, including meeting Santa, a family row and a throw back to childhood.

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

23rd December - A day for a bit of retail therapy buying last minute things we didn't even know we needed.

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

22nd December - A couple of juvenile women laughing at the Sat Nav and a wonderful welcoming committee. I also express a controversial opinion on peanut butter.

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

21st December - It's a four week anniversary and I am still red and black in places.

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

20th December - A double Leon day and I formally kick off the great debate. Has the Oxford English Dictionary got it wrong? #poisonousvsvenomous

You tell me @the_belle_fin

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

19th December - I recap on last night's fun with a chum as well as start the 'great debate', venomous vs poisonous. Here's the link to the YouTube video of #leonthelobster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sI7WveN7vk and here is his owner: https://www.youtube.com/@Bradybrandwood

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

18th December - I get to celebrate a birthday after all! Also some creative plans are in the offing.

17th December - It's my birthday! It's a bit warmer.

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

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16th December - A discussion on truth and comedy. It's still cold.

Much love and gratitude, Belle x

15th December - I met an acquaintance and went to the cinema. Did I mention its cold?

Much love and gratitude, Belle x