The fruits and vegetables get good and plump

And when it rains I don’t have to water all the tubs and pots and hanging baskets

The favourite animals, as usual, were Nigel and Mabel

Just watched daughter being interviewed on Australia TV regarding the recent assassination of Haiti’s president and the chaotic vacuum in the wake of the shooting

The Prof has visited Haiti several times and her next book will be about that desperately poor, corrupt and storm damaged country. There is hope but it’s a long way away from the situation today.

I spent more time out of the room than in the room and I can never watch penalties

Must make sorbets and jams and open to other suggestions

Also the ubiquitous hover flies which are excellent pollinators