Just finished picking the last of my raspberries, earlier in the season I made some delish jam, but there are only enough for breakfast now. In a few weeks time the brambles will be ripe, and I will carry on the tradition of bramble jelly. I inherited the jelly sieve from my Dad.

Time hangs heavy at the moment, I lost my job six weeks ago and the death of my best friend unexpectedly bowled me over.

But life is for living and I try very hard to get on with it. Over the last ten years I have worked in offices, doing project work or admin. I'm taking the time to rethink. i don't think I'll work in an office again - not sure what i will do.

It's good to sit back and appreciate all the positive things in my life, the kitchen table of my life is populated with many good friends, who at this time af need have made there presence felt. I send my love to them all.

Pat xx