p r o d u c e

This year's blackberries beginning to ripen. And this might possibly be the only ripened tomato that my gardening efforts produce this year. But it was sweet and tasty and the rest can always go into green tomato chutney.

s e a s i d e

Just back from a lovely week in beautiful weather (amazing) in West Wales. Seaside splashing, morning walks to the beach, castles, quiet tree-lined roads, cawing rooks (one of my favourite sounds) and pub lunches. Very nice indeed, and a quiet repose before getting back to what's proving to be such a busy summer. So much to do...