This morning we had a heavy frost that persisted until noon.

Frost on a November afternoon!

Frost on a November afternoon!

It was a really lovely day. Bright sun.  Went out and inspected the thatch.  Yup,  it really is time to get it redone.  The whole thing is turning to compost — as Keith (the thatcher said yesterday).  Here are some photos of the current vegetation growing on the thatch.

Moss and other vegetation

Moss and other vegetation

What the heck is that? looks like a little universe of strange alien beings on the roof

What the heck is that? looks like a little universe of strange alien beings on the roof

Fortunately the house is still very cosy on this inside while we make plans to thatch this coming March.  In the meantime, we roasted chestnuts on the fire tonight.  Yummy.

Roasting chestnuts on an open fire....

Roasting chestnuts on an open fire….