In reply to Heather B:
I keep saying I want one of those garden stools. My OH says "Why? I can do what you can't" but I don't think he understands that I miss being able to do things for myself. I do have a range of long handled tools but think I need to get some more. By the way, the car had a day & a half at the garage, during which the man decided it was the light fittings set into the side of the boot which were the culprits, letting the rain enter. He has now put liquid sealant around them and wants us to wait until it rains, to decide if its worked. Time will tell!
My OH has made a nice bird table top, to attach to the existing pole. Now it's done, I haven't the heart to say it looks a little too small.
The sun has stayed out but its rather wild, and there are loose things like plastic flowerpots rolling around in the garden.