A view over the Thames Estuary.

Cheers to everyone.

It was Joe's 80th birthday last week. We had a very happy family gathering.

Requiem for Boudicca

Lady, back in your remote century

You fought for such as we.

You flamed through history

With your love and your hate,

Disappearing into legend when the shame

Of defeat came on you,

And the oppressor rode through your world,

Triumphant in victory.

The Welsh Harp Country Park

This is such a lovely country park to walk through. I have known it for many years and there is a lot of care taken of it lately. I have noticed with all the parks I walk in that they are not neglected as they tended to be for quite a number of years. Living in a big city we need our parks. I love open space.

Today the sun is shining and it seems that Spring is not too far off. Of course, tomorrow there may be a gale blowing and rain pouring down, but my philosophy is enjoy today and don't worry too much about tomorrow. My problem is that I don't always live my life according to my philosophy. I do try though.