The lavender's in flower

... and it's JANUARY!!!!

I'm not sure how it will be affected if we have a spell of snow and ice, which is highly likely before the winter is over.

I've just learnt of the death of an old badminton friend this evening and it's the funeral of my uncle tomorrow, so I'm feeling a little subdued right now.

I'll catch up with everyone later - oh before I go please can I say a big, big thank you to those of you who left comments for me yesterday. I really appreciate it.