Haven't the intervening years changed both the HD3QBEM and me?
We went out today looking unsuccessfully in antique shops for a suitable gift and finishing up at Zealong for High Tea. A great day, despite the dismal weather, as shown in this selfie.
And just in case Little Sister (currently in Los Angeles) is reading this - the HD3QBEM did manage to hide your present successfully until the day! Thank you very much.
Tonight I intend to complete the Welsh Dragon and St George's Cross on my UK piece and so hopefully to have stitching progress to show on my next update.