Cheaper than a date at the movies

So L2 and I scored this weekend and are headed to a four star hotel on Friday night because we got it for £10. A last minute sale - we're going to be sitting in the lap of luxury to the north of Hyde Park. Sometimes this town really loves me!

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Location: a little more pemanent

We're starting to really think permanency in jolly ole England. As we get more and more into a routine, I think more and more of staying for more than just a couple years. Especially since this year has just flown by. It still feels strange to have my second time around in a season. But as we think permanency we think animals. I'm a big dog lover and desperately wanted one since I left the faithful Maltese when I was 18. Since then, the Maltese has passed away and I still want a dog - but maybe (no definitely) a bit bigger. But - coming across some shelters - it's rabbits that are left in the cold more often than not. As they can be fully house-trained and you need two to keep each other company but you don't have to take them outside and they require less room in a home - it's now become an option. Anyone owned a rabbit and can provide advice or a yay or 'dear g*d no'.

I can't do cats because I'm allergic. I'm not sure about the hamster idea. Nocturnal (I'm not) and stuck in a cage (I hate that)....

from fall to autumn

and in one swoop the leaves are falling, the days are blustery and I've finally taken out my coat. While I miss the colours of Ontario, we still have maple trees here and its far more similar to the West Coast fall. Except one issue, people at work constantly make fun of my mention of fall. Apparently it's autumn and no other way can it be described.

berry sugar overdose

The growing season in England came a little late this year but finally we have blackberries. And not those tart 'make yourself cry into your bowl of cereal' berries, but the plump delicious and succulent ones. Berries here of any kind have proved far superior to the Canadian version. Perhaps because they have become more of a treat or perhaps it's just true. I'm not sure but I've started to eat them by the bowlful. One up for adding to the 'five a day', one down to adding excessively to my sugar levels.