Skating Snowman, Ski-ing Penguin

The skating rink under the pavilion in Reston Town Centre re-opened on 1st November and will stay open until the end of March.  I would love to be able to skate but fear that the worst could happen if I try.  However it is fun to watch and yesterday the young skaters were being encouraged by a snowman and a reindeer (unfortunately the latter sped off for a tea break just as we arrived).

At the Pottery Barn in the High Street some splendid tapestry cushions were on sale for the Christmas season, including this one .. which didn't meet with David's approval.  Similarly with the tree decoration..

Suggestions of the presence of penguins at the North Pole get David all of a tizz, so he was particularly unhappy about  this large outdoor decoration on sale at Home Depot..

So even when we are finally rid of the leaves, which we are working towards..

.. you are unlikely to find any penguins on our front lawn.

Illuminated, animated reindeer?  Well that is another story altogether..