The ancient, gritty suncream I found in the back of the cupboard that I applied liberally to my shoulders does not work. I will be wincing my way into bed this evening.

We ate outside - that's two nights in a row :) Brammle laid under the table waiting for any food to fall and Blue patrolled the fence again. I have seen him leap into the grass from there and emerge triumphant. It amazes me that he can see anything as the grass is so long and dense in the field. Sam opted to eat in his room so he could continue revising for his exam tomorrow and the girls chit chatted their way through the meal. Nick thought he felt a little better today and I thought to myself 'I hope so'. We wait for his blood results tomorrow and my fingers are crossed.