Au revoir

A lovely day. Cool air but enough warmth to sit out in a sheltered spot in shorts and short sleeved shirt. At least as long as the clouds stayed away.

At the aunt’s to discuss some gardening. Then removed an aerial from the roof that is no longer needed. It has merely served as a perch for seagull who have sought to decorate out tiles with guano from it.

Into town to join the gathering to mark Franck’s departure to pastures new. Franck, from France - or more precisely Brittany - was in the organisation from the outset having previously worked in the Scottish Parliament.

One of his trademarks ( apart from a deep love of chocolate, or indeed, any food) is the wearing of his specs on his forehead.

So, Franck, until we see again.