The mums are more glamorous than the daughters, for sure!

The cardboard will disintegrate in the ground when they get planted out.

While J was sowing seeds I was taking an afternoon constitutional. As I walked along Mill Road I thought back to last February, post hip replacement. I never thought that I would walk unaided again but time, physio and good care from the husband are a great healer.

And last night was spent snuggled up with your half sisters. You left us calmly. Farewell.

We hope your stash of salt and vinegar crisps (unavailable in the Holy Land) makes it safely through customs!

The lambs say adieu

The Silkies say farewell

And for those who wonder what happened to the lost chicken – well she reappeared in the run out of nowhere on the Sabbath and rejoined the flock. We received not one word of explanation for her three day absence. Extraordinary!

Just managed a sighting before it disappears for ever behind more clouds. Sunrise in half an hour

The ram lamb is going to spend his last night with his two sisters