Suburban man ...

... must have a patio.

But mine of course will be different. I will hold a series of literary lunches, create a summertime salon, entertain the intellectual elite, cultivate rare plants and read philosophy.

Anyway the basics are done. Just the stuff that makes it look good to go in. Lick of paint, some planters, trellis, gravel etc.

Tough day in the office. Too many dissatisfied customers who think that its all about them. Too much detail doing my head in.

Still pushed backed my culinary boundaries tonight. Gruyere cheese and spinach soufflé omelette no less. Very good.