In reply to Annette in SoCal:
Goodness, I must have only thought about writing on here, without actually doing it! Sorry :-) Lots to reply to and may not get around to it all, but just great to hear from OG, and that things are going well there (apart from the joiners, that is). You have been missed on here! Fingers crossed that the new cleaners work out well, including the ironing. I hope that Rusty has a good day. Brilliant news about your grandson, Annette.
AQ, I hope the virus does not cause too much of a problem for your family. We keep hearing about people catching it still. Although apparently it is waning now again in the UK.
Goodness, -- this is a repeat again, so I've rubbed it out!
Finally got the new clematis planted in the garden, hoping it's going to climb the apple tree.
Iris coming out now - although we were sad to have to prune back an acer tree, these were growing below and have benefitted from gaining more light.
Good Morning. Glad you enjoyed your two days out, Pat -- its certainly a tonic to see colourful nature at work.