O, to be in England now that April’s there.

- Robert Browning

We’re having a bit of a mini heatwave this weekend, and very welcome it is too. Our new barometer I installed last week said it was 30°C (86°F), but I think that it was being a little over enthusiastic. The weather report stated it was about 21°C (70°F), which sounds more realistic. Whatever the numbers, it was nice and warm.

Of course I was stuck at work most of the day, but once I had finished we did manage to squeeze in a rather pleasant walk alongside the canal with my mum and my sister. I had to disappear into the undergrowth on a couple of occasions in order to retrieve Holly who had gone after some rabbits, but other than that it was most enjoyable.

I had intended to round of the day with a civilized jug of Pimms and lemonade in the front garden, but unfortunately none of the local off licenses stock it so I had to make do with beer instead.

Life’s pretty good all in all.