A bit flaky

I'm feeling a bit that way today, struggling to get into the work schedule and dreaming of far-off places (not surprising as middle son is currently somewhere over the Sahara, on his way to a field trip in Tanzania) ... 

We got this tree about 22 years ago when the aformentioned son was born, as part of a local council initiative. It's now about 15 feet tall and has the most marvellous raggedy texture. In the background, No-Mow May continues apace!