Monday 26th May - shall we, shan't we, will we, won't we...

Isn't there a song with those words?

This isn't the version I was thinking of but I rather like it

But

in the end we didn't go and visit the open garden that I wanted to, because the skies and the forecast threatened rain, and the wind was cold. And of course it didn't rain and the wind eased... that's life.

Garden

But we got a few things done outside. There was a brief sunny half hour during which we tidied up a few bits and pieces and I had a go at drawing my peas and broad beans and my one solitary French bean. 'Where are the other nine?' I mused, quoting the Bible well out of context. Still, if one bean has appeared, I'll wait a bit longer and see if any more are on their way before sowing some more.

Look what was concealed under the cardoon leaves

I had no idea it was there; I thought it had died. We've cleared away the lower leaves of the cardoon so we can enjoyit, such a lovely blush pink.

Fresh air and a bit activity and some drawing appears to have re-enerbised me; thank goodness for that!

Music

Isn't bit of street music this fun! From the comments I learned that this is a New Orleans band, 'skinny Tuba'. Great name!

I watched and listened twice through; it's not very long.

Did you spot that couple in the background dancing all the way down the street?