halcyon days

when we are old and grey
will we remember the flash
and the stream of the day
rippling now
under the bough
down to the sea
and away?

poem by Spot on seeing his mother getting wet

sibling rivalry

a little discussion about whose birthday it is. We were complimented on our fine set of gnashers when I came fourth in the world lurcher championships (qv). Harriet can be quite disagreeable at times and I seem to have lost the will to dominate but if anyone tries to brush my teeth I'll ... lick them to death.

buttercups, two horses, two dogs

the boss loves this photograph, down by the river Lynher today. As usual I am in front of Harriet. Green it may be but what a lovely blue.

This a link to some photographs around Golberdon by Linda Mudle Small who used to be the parish clerk of my parish. http://www.lynherparishes.co.uk/Southill/Photos/Photo-Gallery.htm

Does she know it's my birthday soon?

I'm waiting

White spider waiting for someone to visit this clematis flower. I have told it not to forget that there is a very important day coming up, the Church fete on June 3, and then its MY BIRTHDAY. Presents, cards, reminiscences, happiness, cakes, walks, and I shall be ONE. What else important has happened on June 5? I notice Elvis released his best ever song about dogs on this day in 1956 ...is it possible that I am Elvis returned???? or am I just a hound? What is the meaning of life?

more butterflies

It must have stopped raining. After two weeks of monsoon weather the world is returning to normal. This orange tip is recharging its batteries on a cuckoo flower, also the plant it tends to lay its eggs on. The orange is in sharp contrast to the brilliant blue of Germander speedwell

landscape

this picture captures well the dramatic impact that hawthorn has on the hedgerows as it flowers. And how green Cornwall is now.