Tinder......

.....in the dry sense of the word. The grass is very dry and brown. I've had a busy day starting with sorting the water butt, ie, when it over flows it now goes into the drain instead of soaking into the sandstone and making the wall damp.

Other garden jobs such as a bit of pruning, tying up and sweeping are done. Not forgetting the laundry, there is always laundry.

Tom wanted to go on a run (I can't believe he'd even contemplate it in this heat and after the other day! I was able to persuade him to go on a walk instead. Most of it was under shaded trees, but even then it was still warm.

This evening I collect mum from the bus station. It's nice to have her home I haven't seen her for over 3 weeks.