It's SUMMER
* Yesterday I heard the first cuckoo of the year - a lot later than last year.
* Today I saw the first dragonfly of the year
* And the first swan family to - cob, penn & 5 cygnets.
- I passed another apple orchard - lots of blossom so that's a good sign for the grower
- The hops are well on their way up the poles and
- The OAK is definitely out before the ASH - it confirms my feeling that we are in for a hot dry summer.
* At last our injured chicken is out in her new pen with a nice quiet companion
* The dog has her pen back
* And the horse is finally living out 24/7 0 hurrah - no more mucking out till the Autumn.
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