Today has been one of those days where there seems to be a constant supply of work and a dwindling amount of time. It seems to have passed in a whirl, which was in danger of becoming a vortex leading towards a drain . . .

Fortunately it didn’t run away with me and I was able to step off and have a couple of hours in the shop. This is always relaxing.

The price of gold has gone down since the US election. This indicates that the world is seen as a safer place than it was before. Gold generally goes up in times of trouble and uncertainty and down when things are looking calm and predictable. There is also some effect from the strengthening of the  dollar but it seems fair to suggest that the world is happy with the election results. No political comment – just an observation on the markets.

I have been moving books from the top shelf. Our front bedroom had two walls of shelves. Unfortunately, that allows dust to settle on the top books, which can be tricky to handle after it has been allowed to accumulate for years.When I put them back up again I might have an empty shelf at the top to stop this accumulation of dust. Or I may try to read the books regularly so they stay clear of dust. That’s a good ambition, but unlikely to come to much – too many books and not enough time.

Anyway. must go now – I have books to sort and Julia tells me I have to do it so we can pack them for tomorrow.

Photos are from November 2014. Ten Years? Really?