Christmas Day means a welcome break for the keepering team, with hopes for snow and some thermal-imaging equipment on the wish list
Christmas marks the turning point in the season; most of the bigger let days are done and we begin to wind down for a more relaxed January. I love all the festivities, though fitting in shopping around a busy shooting schedule takes planning, so these days all my preparations tend to be done online and at the last minute. Perhaps I need a team of elves, not beaters?
Family, friends and a social life are often sidelined throughout the year because of work commitments, which is why Christmas Day is a special time to enjoy with my nearest and dearest. The birds are doubled on Christmas Eve — leaving only the barest of essentials to do on the day, such as tending to the dogs and horses — and a restful day in front of the fire with good company and a huge feast makes for a welcome break in the depths of winter.
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