After the sun comes the rain. Isn't it always the same? We just get settled with t-shirts and sandles and then along comes the rain and with it the coats and shoes. Ho Hum! I am working at being thankful for the rain but really haven't we had enough now? Can't we have a few weeks of more reliable sunshine? Today I am going to coffee with a friend who has the most beautiful garden and I was so looking forward to sitting outside with her - oh dear.

Yesterday we decided to make the most of the sun and went to Savill Gardens to see the roses. They were stunning and the smell was wonderful. It was so peaceful there. However as we were driving over Paul remembered that it was Royal Ascot week! We drove through Ascot at about 4.15 but realised that coming home at 6 ish was not going to be a good plan! So we went out of tea. It was a lovely surprise - both to be at Savill and to go out to eat. It is one of the joys of not working and Paul having flexible working hours. I was a very happy but tired bunny by the time we got home.

Chloe comes home this evening for a day before returning to the business of A&E. Hopefully she will find home a peaceful place in the midst of her business.

Today I am having a blood test to check my kidneys. MMmmm not so good after last nights food - we shall see! Then coffee with a friend and flower buying this afternoon for Saturdays breakfast and Church flowers.