Back To Work.

The new term doesn't start till next week but I've been into school today to do a bit more preparation in my new classroom. Once the children are back in school life will be back to its usual hectic state and the summer holiday will be a thing of the dim and distant past. Right now its a matter of either pushing on and getting things done or chilling out and enjoying the last few days of the holiday. Chilling out sounds like the better option. It was bright and sunny first thing this morning and I was actually outside washing my micra at 7.30. We lost the sunshine soon after that and the rest of the day has been warm but overcast and it's raining once again this evening with the trees being lashed by strong winds. Out in the garden signs of autumn are already starting to appear. Berries and nuts including these elder berries and the first red tinges are showing in the greenery.

The silver foliage of the artichoke has suffered this year from the constant rain and the 'architectural shape' is a bit lacking but the giant thistle like flowers are still there to enjoy.

I was tempted into buying this geranium by its luscious flowers and it has lived up to its promise in the hanging baskets.

Right now I am being serenaded by guitar music from upstairs. Neither Linas or Romas ever had guitar lessons but I am amazed at how well they play. Sometimes it's very noisy 'heavy' music but at other times it's very melodious.