Books and Boats

• Two writers who live on a canal boat gave me four of their books 
• Got given free Creme de mures (blackberries, red wine, sugar, gin)
• Graciously drank my coffee with oat milk when offered - actually it was very nice
• Listened avidly to cousins explanation of her daughters experience of their first gong bath in a real bath
• Allowed Dexter a cross between a yorkie and a chiahuahua to sit on my lap !! 

All a bit alcoholic

• Brother took me to a local brewery where we ate and drank as much as we wanted
• Took a bottle of Malbec round to a friend of brother
• Friend of brother allowed us to taste a bottle of Estonian liqueur  - 40% and rather nice it was too
• Bought a bottle of gin for someone who is leaving work