Ady and Fred's Window.

Can't believe that last weekend was the first time I got to see the Foxglove window that I made for Ady and Fred last year actually fitted in the door. So rather lapse on the visiting front - or maybe it was the first time I had my camera with me. Bit of a tricky shot since the door is set slightly around the corner but at least this gives a good idea of the final colours and shapes. I had photos sent from Ady's telephone but couldn't get them from there on to a screen. Better late than never.

St Georges Day

I'm not one for patriotism, but in celebration of my Grandfather George, my brother Ady who always sends me a happy St Georges day message and in recognition of a poet I really admire, this is to celebrate St Georges day.

The True Dragon
by Brian Patten

St George was out walking
He met a dragon on a hill,
It was wise and wonderful
Too glorious to kill

It slept amongst the wild thyme
Where the oxlips and violets grow
Its skin was a luminous fire
That made the English landscape glow

Its tears were England’s crystal rivers
Its breath the mist on England’s moors
Its larder was England’s orchards,
Its house was without doors

St George was in awe of it
It was a thing apart
He hid the sleeping dragon
Inside every English heart

So on this day let’s celebrate
England’s valleys full of light,
The green fire of the landscape
Lakes shivering with delight

Let’s celebrate St George’s Day,
The dragon in repose;
The brilliant lark ascending,
The yew, the oak, the rose

Back from Skye

Had a great week with my brother Sam and Debbie at their home (and excellent holiday retreat http://www.melrosehouseskye.co.uk near Dunvegan (and niece Holly briefly). They have guests booked until August but it was great to spend some time with them and we have been thoroughly spoiled. Our birthday treat of vouchers for dinner at the Three Chimneys were traded for the full taster menu on Thursday which was an unforgettable experience. We have been trawling around all the little lanes since it was Rob's first trip up to visit and visited Marcella and Ian at their home as well as going out to Talisker bay out in the sunshine rather than early twilight as on a previous visit. Strangely enough I have heard skylarks twice this week, once at the fascinating coral bay with the sound of the loch against the shore and once when we arrived back at Luton airport in the car park with the sound of planes coming in to land. Now having incredible withdrawal symptoms.

Talisker bay







The curious Giant Angus MacAskill museum at Dunvegan



Hello Kitty, enjoying a breakfast egg laid by ....



One of the girls.



Wish this was at the bottom of our garden - it is actually at the bottom of Marcella and Ian's garden. Check out their B&B
http://www.wilmarbedandbreakfast.com/

Leighton Buzzard Oxjam

IMGP5723 Claire Martin, originally uploaded by Ajay Jayne.

Arnie, Emma and their shop Cocoaberry arranged for an evening of jazz and it was great to have a night out in the week and get to see some playing. This is Claire Martin.

And of course, Rob and a few others.

Just incase you are interested

Although Grandad is behind all of the writing, if you are interested in getting a copy, you can order a softback or hardback copy of his book by following the link.

The Moulton Image

By George Brown

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Northampton for Tim and Jude's birthday bash.

Had a great time up in Northampton at the Labour club celebrating the birthday's of Tim and Jude Harries. Freaky backdrop films of Dune and Nosferatu and some excellent company. The bonus was also getting to catch up with Ben who we hadn't seen for ages he is such a busy chap so we also managed to fit in a curry. Paul Williams provided the "voice" Joel Harries on drums.

Sunny in Watford!

IMGP5445, originally uploaded by Ajay Jayne.

Always a sign of Spring when the cat finally gets outside and starts rolling on the paving slabs and gravel. Managed to get some tidying up done i the garden and looking forward to getting some more done over the next few days. The evenings and mornings are getting so much lighter and it is great to get home in the light at last.