the sadest porch light

Months ago, when we were still stumbling over heaps of rubble piled along the front walk, L. and I decided what we need is a porch light. Being eco-minded, we thought we'd go for something solar powered. Being good neighbours, we didn't want it to be too bright. And, being a suspicious bugger, L. wanted something we could bolt to the house.

I'm a bit ashamed to report that with one thing and another, it wasn't until last week that we finally put it up.

The porch light, finally in place:

From Briar Crescent

However, it seems that with all of our requirements, we've ended up with a decorative, rather than illuminating porch light:

From Briar Crescent

Indeed, last night, it wasn't until we were nearly at the door that, squinting, we said, 'Ah, look! there's our new light':

From Briar Crescent

So, until we get around to buying a more powerful one, we'll have to rely on the light provided by the street light, our neighbour's much more impressive porch light, and, on occasion, the moon:

From Briar Crescent