I haven't skated since I was small. And I'm afraid I didn't care much for it then. Father had notions about its being important for a boy to master as part of his essential training. Which is all well and good, of course, but I'd rather have done it with other boys than with him. I do remember going once with Reg, but we were older then and it was a lark.
I spent a good portion of today out of doors, and I must say the snow has its advantages for tracking quarry. It helps, of course, to be better at warming charms than those you're pursuing.
I understand the watchers have predicted no more than picturesque quantities of snow for tomorrow evening's lighting ceremonies. They do say to expect continued cold, so we'll all be glad for Pritchard's infamous hot toddies afterwards. I'll have double reason: Mother's persuaded me we should make a party of four for the lighting. Fortunately, Mother's known Beatrice for years, so she's unlikely to take the wrong notion this time. Better still, Beatrice has no illusions. About anything, which makes her a near-perfect companion.
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Date: 2010-12-03 03:25 am (UTC)I spent a good portion of today out of doors, and I must say the snow has its advantages for tracking quarry. It helps, of course, to be better at warming charms than those you're pursuing.
I understand the watchers have predicted no more than picturesque quantities of snow for tomorrow evening's lighting ceremonies. They do say to expect continued cold, so we'll all be glad for Pritchard's infamous hot toddies afterwards. I'll have double reason: Mother's persuaded me we should make a party of four for the lighting. Fortunately, Mother's known Beatrice for years, so she's unlikely to take the wrong notion this time. Better still, Beatrice has no illusions. About anything, which makes her a near-perfect companion.