The pollen count must be

The pollen count must be very high today – even I am suffering, and it normally doesn’t worry me too much. Sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, general malaise. Ick. What we need is a rain shower to clear the air.

damn. bugger. blast. drat. For

damn. bugger. blast. drat.
For a whole number of reasons, including (and of less importance than some other reasons) because I just sent a text message to my mum instead of Sarah, which I’ll be quizzed about tomorrow. Bugger.

Ok. Time for some food

Ok. Time for some food links. I recommend Say Cheese, a specialist cheese shop based in East Sussex run by David and Eleanor Robins. David is an international cheese judge, and what he doesn’t know about cheese isn’t worth knowing.
One of the cheeses that David and Eleanor stock is Tornegus, an absolutely superb wine-washed semi-soft white cheese with a distinctive smooth taste and texture. It’s heaven on a cracker. What I didn’t know is that it’s maker, James Aldridge, died earlier this year. I hope that his creation will continue to be made – surely no better epitaph could exist.

Well, normal life seems to

Well, normal life seems to be returning – or the situation that is accepted as normal, as I still seem to have a massive amount of work to do.
I’m contemplating a short break. Suggestions for a destination? Currently being considered: Amsterdam, Berlin, Bilbao, Paris, Porto, Venice.

Orange juice and canapés tonight

Orange juice and canapés tonight with the great and good at West Dean, providing an opportunity to bask in the glory created.
Followed by a very pleasant time in the company of Chris, the gorgeous Becks, Al, Arron, DJ, Kim, Andy and Nathan.

Tired, but happy. Garden Event

Tired, but happy.
Garden Event a roaring success – my best ever. Which is nice, as finances will improve as a result. Reputation enhanced also.
Off for a beer to wind down now. Missing something though.

A bullet point life:very very

A bullet point life:

  • very very very long hours at work
  • midsummer day
  • bits of stress, considered and then quickly put into perspective – it doesn’t really matter
  • chalk balls
  • success at the Garden Event at West Dean – you coming tomorrow?
  • beer tonight
  • need to sleep
  • need to hug
  • old friends
  • a former lover
  • ducklings
  • lots to look forward to
  • quiet in certain quarters – why?