Hints of Spring, and touches of France in my Mum’s garden. Japanese Peony roots added to pots in the Studio garden. The small purple Iris planting in the patio pots.

Between the storms, sunrise runs while the full moon shines across the water. My radical haircut making no noticeable difference!

Birthday challenge. Co-ordinates to an undisclosed location that had Google Maps flummoxed. Fortunately, the case of Stellekya wine patiently waited for discovery.

Owls out hunting for their two chicks. Seagulls going crazy

Letters of recommendation for Afghan staff for their SIV applications. Bruising.

David Higgs, Coq au vin recipe scrumptious. French beans and asparagus, perfect. The Alvis Drift 221 Pinotage, exceptional.