Veronicas

more of the ivy leaved speedwell, showing the more lilac coloured flower and the very pretty blue anthers.

more spring

this minute little flower is ivy leaved speedwell, as never seen before, plus ant fly giving the boss an inquiring look

larking about

well we were larking about, and this sky lark flew past; not easy to see at the best of times and then they fly off making a dreadful noise, up in the sky giving us rocks. It could be a pippit I suppose, but the little white line on the wings suggests lark.

love

and here is miss venterdon 2006 herself. H, eat your heart out.

maternal advice

this is mum giving me the benefit of her years of accumulated wisdom. This was about how to train humans properly, how they need three walks a day, and where the biscuit tin is.

charades

one word, sounds like moo, eats grass?

No, you clots, it's SPOTTTT!!!!

Jimmy H is back by the way