Remembering the Summer - 2009

On a cold day such as today, my thoughts drift back to the long summer days.

1. My only surviving sunflower. I planted 7 but unfortunately three were eaten by the slugs and the other three, I accidentally tied them with string. The string acted like a knife and just sliced them off when it was windy. So, next year I will plant them out the front of the house where it is far more sheltered. Hopefully we will be able to eat the seeds. Hey, it's a free healthy snack!
2. Visiting a graveyard on a hot sunny afternoon. It was one of the most beautiful places that I had seen for a while. It was so quiet and spending the afternoon sitting on a bench in the shade of a large oak tree, was glorious! This is also home to a location in one of my stories.
3. Berkley Castle. We went to see the Berkley Skirmish. It was very wet but it was also great fun. This picture was taken on one of those rare moments when the sun came out. Although it was a bit far away, watching the joust from the castle grounds as it was pouring, was quite an experience.