Something to brighten the day

Miserable rain, but after going out to have a Tai meal with two friends, sorted out packing as off to Portugal for a few days of sun and pampering.  Nursing a cold but hoping see air will improve things.  Downside is leaving in the middle of the night to get to airport, but lunch will hopefully be by the swimming pool.
Blipping may be even more sparse than of late because eight of us have a lot of catching up to do and I will be relying on my phone to record details.