Made it with the help of the old 'lucky charm'

Finally got the gates fitted this morning on the new alpaca paddocks with a day to go before Chrissy Eve. The old 'lucky charm' giving me a hand helped to get us through without any major hiccups. Here he is- my Dad, almost 84 and as proud as punch on the last of the three gates we fitted this morning before 1pm. Then we were off on the trot all afternoon for Whoopy Daisy collecting stuff from the butchers bakers and candlestick makers - as you do. 

Day off tomorrow as we both turn our minds to a bit of Christmas shopping and a cleansing ale or two. Ding Dong Merrily the Bong....