The Temple of Over-Indulgence

A traditional family get-together at Cirencester today. Subjects under discussion included;

• Knitting, correct way to cast on and various stitch combinations - Dave (son-in-law), Louisa (daughter), Monica and my mother
• Big lenses (we're not that interested in knitting) - Bob (brother), Pete (another brother), myself
• Is it easier to cut a round Christmas cake or a square one? - Dad, Mum
• Are sprouts edible delights or the devil's doodahs? - All

Mum's nut roast with onion gravy, first rate, Stilton & Nut Pie, delicious. Dad's merinque, well up to scratch - very tangy filling, good crunch and sweetness to the topping. Cake also A1 with plenty of marzipan.

(Also present in a supporting role, Bob's dog, Tarry, who made no comment on any of the subjects discussed but did show great interest in the food)