[Simons] Hidden gem, isn't it? Make sure you go next June when the rhododenrons come out, it's amazing.

Corporate kindness Rare as it is, it generates a lot of goodwill when I see it. Especially when humor is also shown. See this recent example from Northern Rail.

"We are aware we have bees nesting at the end of platform 3.
Please do not disturb them.
Consider them as key workers and apply social distancing."

Oh hey, I'm accidentally switching to American spelling. Serves me right for getting in to a big document in US-English.

Tim Vine jokes. Merriment.

Cake.
It's raining and windy and grey and I just got soaked on a dog walk so any cake will do. I should have made one yesterday but was busy ironing. Banana bread tonight then.