The Rudbeckia

are blooming :)

There are masses of flowers and also unopened buds :):)

I couldn't decide on this blip or the one in the extra!

The other extra is rather sad.  

There were a row of pine trees (which were much too tall and growing into the eaves of the house next door but one) in the primary school grounds next door but two.  The school decided to remove them completely, not just shorten them....so the birds are all a bit lost :(

The only hope is that I may now be able to blip a sunrise (I think)!

Its been a bit of a difficult day as both of my ankles swelled up badly, and the office is very hot (27deg C) with no air con.  At one point I was feeling a bit funny but getting some fresh air going to lunch felt better.  Ankles are both swollen - any blippers advice would be useful......  

Currently I have both legs up on a cushion on the sofa, and will try a pillow in bed tonight.  Its made my knee a bit sore too.  I have been drinking water and put my ice pack on the worst one  :(

Anyway, at least its the weekend and its supposed to be a bit cooler.

I'm on an art course tomorrow.  Its been ages, so I'm looking forward to it.  I'll let you know how I get on :)