Had a quiet night last night and slept in this morning. After waking up, we took the dogs along the River Wye, just down stream from Erwood. With veterinary approval, we took Murgatroyd with us, as it is such a quiet spot. All dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves - we put the seats down in the back of the car so there was a capacious amount of space for all concerned. As we walked along the river the ground looked like a medieval millefleur tapestry - it was wonderful. Still lots of celandines, as well as violets, primroses, wild garlic, bluebells, wood anemones, stitchwort and right by the river, marsh marigolds.

Came home and had our usual Saturday brunch of bacon sandwiches, made with homemade bread, with the papers. When we got back to the house, there seemed to be a huge quantity of post, including a small craft parcel for me of some ribbons, brads and papers that were reduced to clear. Now reading the paper. Andrew has just mown the back lawn and it has started raining so he has come inside for a cup of tea. Both of us are hoping that the rest of the day is quiet and peaceful.