First BBQ of the Year

We had our second barbeque of the year today. This is a bit late (the first one was on Monday. Snag is, we have just not had the weather for standing outside admiring the miracle that is fire. Anyhoo, it went well enough.

Firelighter power

In the field next day they were getting in the harvest.

I wanted to complain, because according to all the research I performed at the age of five, a combine harvester is red. Not camouflaged. I had a play with the macro lens whilst the burgers cooked.

I think this is a thistle.

And this isn't.

American Birthday

Went to the American Museum in Bath as part of some birthday celebrations. It is a wonderful place. And we didn't get rained on.

I like the shades of green.

Art in Hereford

We like to go to the art festival in Hereford. Last year we turned up on Monday and found that the main exhibition was shut. So this year we did the same thing, which was a bit daft really.

Anyhoo, we did find some artists who were doing little exhibitions at home, which was very nice. If I was rich I'd love to invest in a few bits and bobs.

Showing style in the face of adversity. And yes, those are guys in sumo costumes in the distance.

Sunday Ducks

We went off to see the ducks at Slimbridge today. We go there every year and always enjoy it. I took the big camera and tried to get some snaps.

These are not ducks

Ho for Holidays

We set off this morning for our week away. I'm only taking two computers, which must count as some kind of a break. Hopes are high for the weather, in spite of the disaster that was last week.

Not a bad view from the bedroom window