Happy St Michaels' day - Venerated as one of the three Archangels, one of the seven who stand before the throne of God; Patron saint of demon killers, several islands and underwear.

My Michaelmas daisies are actually true to their name this year (last year they were over and done by my birthday), a delicate pale purple, they look stunning against the green and gold ivy behind them. Well, they did til the cat rolled over them.

It's also a quarter day - the year is 3/4s over and it was traditional for country people to change jobs at this time. Quite often, this meant moving house too, to a new farm or area.

So... to celebrate this, I'm moving from my seat by the door to that one over there by the window. And I think I'll have a Green Dragon cocktail to celebrate... Barkeep - bring on the Creme de Menthe!

LTS