A number of family and friends have been asking, so this is a little note to say that the weather has not been as good as we would have hoped over the past weeks.

I think it would be fair to say that this has meant we are about two to three complete weeks behind where we would like to be at this time. But since there is nothing we can do about it, we put this fact to the backs of our minds and do not worry.

Yesterday was a fabulous day - all sunshine and fluffy white clouds and we got some herbs and a few other bits and pieces planted in the garden and lots of strimming done in the orchard and Gavin has started marking out where the terrace will be at the back of the barn and where the garage will be at the front.

And then - this morning - it is raining and grey again!!

But - we always have in our minds 'indoor' and 'outdoor' jobs that can be done, so there is no sitting about wondering what to do next!!!