And it goes without saying ..

that you're very welcome here Cathy, and indeed anyone who wishes to spend some time in this lovely area - I'm glad you mentioned the possible accommodation options though, as we'll find it hard to put so many people up in our 2-bedroom house!! We'll be on the lookout for possibilities for you. We have a tent, large enough for you all, just, just have to find the best site for you. Jess and Beth will be away early August though, so bear that in mind when looking for possible dates.

Ruth and Julian, must just say to you both specially how super it was seeing and hearing Ruth last Friday (the meal was fun, too!) and getting the stunning paintings - even better "in the paint" than on the screen. So many thanks, and sorry to be so tardy in responding.

To everyone else, really enjoying all the blogs, as always, and keeping up with all the news. Rather weary with all the to-ing and fro-ing to the new house, cleaning and patching up etc in amongst all the rest of life's little joys and challenges, so off to bed. Lots of love to you all. zzzzz....