our winter solstice

The big night of the big bonfire.

We had made the precaution of notifying "Vic Fire" about our imminent bonfire,

but we had forgotten about letting the local fireys know about the blaze

and so we did have a visit from the boys in the red truck.

After they said they had been looking for us all over Eltham,

they finally left. as we had done the right thing

and registered the fire in the first place and they did say

"have a good one!"

Also as a regular event on the shortest day we have a requirement ,

that you have to wear shorts if you come.

Lucky for us it was quite a mild night.

And so with the intense heat of the fire you could have your coat off and still be warm.

We made homemade potato wedges and treacle toffee and a wee dram of brandy

to keep us warm.