About TanGental
My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
TanGental 
Winter is upon you, Geoff…but at least you have ready-filled hot water bottles… Here in Costa Blanca, Spain, we have cooler weather but sunshine and blue skies. Enjoy the run-up to the festive season. Cheers.
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Thanks Joy. Minus several until next week. Quire rare these days
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Brrr, here in Australia summer has hit but I still feel like we’re in the midst of winter. Weather “experts” are saying we’re not going to have a summer this year! Stay warm over there. ☀️💛
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That’s not fair!
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You’re not wrong there!
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Good to have something a bit more seasonal in the garden.
Hope it doesn’t go on too long, though. Very cold out here in ye stickes!
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I bet. And the cricket? Has it shredded your nerves yet?
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It’s bonkers, isn’t it! Gotta love Leach.
As for the football – that end few mins & penalties just now was mad. I was surreptitiously listening at my desk earlier, went to post something & walked past the design room and they were all in there watching on a huge screen, whereupon I gave up trying to listen quietly at my desk, turned up the vol and did some non-taxing emails!
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V wise. Yes bonkers.
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Your house and garden are so beautiful. I miss having a lawn and watching the frost melt as the sun creeps across.
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Yep, I’ll full accept we are a lucky pair to have this as our doorstep.
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The frosted garden is beautiful! And so nice to see your animals have honed in on where to sleep!
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I’d love to get up and do some chores, but it would be rude to disturb them…
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You wouldn ‘t want to do THAT!
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No I suppose not!
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The pets know where the bets plac e to sleep is! The garden looks great in all seasons.
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I take no credit for mother nature’s genius. Though I probably should
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Although I don’t like the cold, I love the look of a frosty nature. We have had quite a few frosty mornings already and for the weekend there is a prediction of snow… yay!
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I love snow as long as I can keep my fingers warm. Is Hercules asleep and all tucked away?
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Same over here, not too much snow on the street and warm fingers and toes, then I am bearable… lol
Yes, he is asleep for about 5 weeks already. It got pretty cold and at the end of October. How is Vicky doing?
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She’s been asleep since mid October I think. She seems fine.
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Sounds like they went to sleep at a similar time. May they sleep well and long 😊
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I love the squire and pet photo. The frost will be good for everyone.
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Yep, it keeps those pesky bugs at bay.
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It does for sure
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Your frosted garden looks very beautiful. I’ve never seen or experienced snow in my life. Hope you enjoy the fascinating experience of snowfall
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It’s quite the thing as long as you dress right! With climate change, Matilde who knows what you might get in the future!
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Lovely winter garden pics Geoff. 🙂
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Dog looks blissful!
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If the plants could talk, I’m sure they’d be saying, “What the hell is going on with you lately, Mother Nature? Make up your mind already!”
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Yes she’s a bit conflicted
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The garden looks properly shocked! And the frosted eyebrows on the moai made me think of John L. Lewis. I hope you’re keeping warm.
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We are though the heating costs have gone bonkers because of Putin
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Yes. I can understand the blanket and cat hot water bottle in one of your recent blog photos. I doubt the recent $60 limit on Russian product will help much. Our prices have gone up, but nothing like yours.
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These are my kind of favourite winter mornings, although it is still officially autumn until the 21st. And it looks like we have another week of below-zero nighttime temperatures and frosty days ahead. Bring it on, I say. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…
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We have snow for the first time in 3 years. Its very pretty but a nightmare no doubt when I head to the dentist. Hope everything remains happy and bright for you both.
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I think frost is beautiful, but only from through the window!
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Yes I get that
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A feast of frosticles.
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Wow! So pretty. I remember frosts as a kid. We don’t see so much of it any more. We used to call it Jack Frost. Can’t remember why.
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Nope me neither and now we have snow. London will fall apart for a few days
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Wow! Enjoy!
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Thanks
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It’s so freezing! Yah! 😍
Marvelous pictures.
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Yep bitterly cold right now
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Very pretty!
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The frosted garden looks so whimsical 😍
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thanks!
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