It will be hard to leave the comparative cool of the Merse for the steam of London and then face a long drive back. Mind you cool is comparative-for the first time since we moved here I have had to water the pond; it is evaporating at an alarming rate. No rain now for over three weeks and only the fruit bushes seem to enjoy it-everything else is wilting and the lawn is as yellow as the fairways at Hoylake. I wonder how the Royal County Down (PBUI) is faring.
The Hutton and Paxton Centenary 'Flower' show is nearly open us. We will be in Norn Iron so no red cards this year. Were we living in the hose free South East I suspect the show would be a farce with only pot plants to display, jam of course and a few wrinkled potatoes. At least in water rich Scotland we can still be free with the moisture. But for how long?
Will report from the big smoke if I am spared.
