Devastation

Feeling ragged today after a dreadful night's sleep. Since starting a new tablet for high BP almost a week ago, I seem to be suffering from insomnia. Saw 3.30am before dropping off, and it was difficult to persuade myself out of bed this morning.

Despite that, after a couple of cups of coffee it was quite a productive morning, mostly spent on admin.

A late afternoon walk with MrM to Wooler Common, up through the woods and over to Brown's Law. Almost dark by the time we got home, but no head torches were required! The Forestry Commission and land owners in Northumberland are still tackling the devastation caused by Storm Arwen over a year ago, when thousands of trees were uprooted or simply snapped in half by the wind. Lots of trees blown down in these woods, and you can see tree roots at the bottom the Blip. Very strong winds forecast for tomorrow (gusts over 60mph but, bizarrely, no 'weather warning' for wind), so hoping that no more trees come down...