Lazy Summer's Afternoon . . .

I love my garden . . .

Sorry, I couldn't bear to leave any out . . .

June is bustin' out all over . . .

'Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June'

(Al Bernstein, American actor)

For a change we seem to be entering June with appropriate weather - long may it last. Although not officially Summer yet, once we get into June, it usually feels as if it's here already.

June to me is;

The Epsom Derby (just down the road for us),

roses, lovely roses,

Wimbledon - and naturally strawberries and cream,

a glass or two of Pimms at the least excuse,

cricket,

walks in the countryside finishing with a cream tea whenever possible,

queues in front of ice-cream vans,

bees buzzing around lavender,

Trooping the Colour,

long hours of daylight,

'These are a few of my favourite (June) things.'

How about you?

Last Day of Summer ...

Today was officially the last day of summer, I was reminded by the radio announcer as I looked out of the window onto a glorious sunny day. After all the dreadful cold, wet weather we've suffered for ages we've been blessed with two lovely weekends of summer weather, just to remind us of what we've been missing!

As we went for our usual Sunday stroll today I noticed quite a few fallen leaves on the footpaths and this evening I'm going to enjoy curling up on the sofa and watching some good old-fashioned family entertainment on TV - I see there's a 'new' Poirot on so that's where I'll be for a couple of hours before bedtime with a long glass of something to help me relax. Now that really is the best way to spend an Autumn Sunday evening.

Cheers!