But soft, what light?

At tea-time, Ian and I joined Philip on the balcony outside the community room - the Railway Children reunited - and watched the sunset over the Malverns. The sunsets won't be the same in the summer; in June, the sun will set almost in the NW, and at around our bed-time! It was still and mild enough to stay leaning on the railing for a while, drinking tea, and discussing the potential of the balcony for papal or abbatial announcements, rock concerts and plays (Romeo and Juliet the obvious candidate).

Anthony also pointed out an owl pellet on the balcony, with its tell-tale bits of bone and fur. And - excitement upon excitement! - I found a thick, juicy worm in the kitchen garden while I was weeding! We thought we would have to buy some, but maybe there are worm cocoons in the soil just waiting for the bit of warmth to hatch. The forecast from tomorrow until Saturday is heavy rain, rain, rain and heavy rain. It looks as though there'll be time to spend in the greenhouse making tree guards.