'When shall we three meet again?'

I thought the cygnets might have flown off to find some water of their own but mum and dad are still happy to have them around. 

It was very dull this morning and the light was poor. Things had improved by mid morning but I had no plans to go back up to the loch in the hope of getting a better photo.

Today was staple removal for my pal. She had 22 to be removed from her knee replacement scar. Two weeks ticked off just another four to go before she can even consider getting behind the wheel of her car.