One of the great surprises of the modern era

was foisted upon me on Wednesday. Catherine had organised for me to have the day off (which I first found out upon arriving home at 1.45 on Wednesday morning after a night out) and being promptly sent to bed to get some sleep and told not to get up for work in the morning....... After something of a lie in, we sorted a few things around home and then went to town for "lunch". Little did I know that Catherine was having lunch with a couple of friends in the restaurant and that she had arranged for 11 mates to meet in the cellar for a small birthday celebration! Many thanks to Lord and Lady Hobbs for making the trip from London and to Ralf, Enzo, Pipo, Giorgio, Tomaso, Dan, Scotty, Pete, Andreas and Eric for joining us as well.
Lots of fun, great food and wonderful wine..... who could ask for more? Thank you xxx

Tune of the Day: Orozco    by Tosca

Another day, a new season

With the sun crossing the equator today, we have the start of spring in the north. Today was warm-ish and fairly dry and I have certainly noticed the daylight hours stretching out. With daylight saving time starting at Easter, we will be on the road to summer.
It must be time to buy a new straw hat :-)


Tune of the Day:  Because of her Beauty   by  Karl Denson