I managed to get out twice today – once at lunchtime and once in the evening with the children who needed a bit of exercise. We managed to dodge the heavy showers we’ve been having for the last few days so had dry walks both times even if the ground is very wet.

I christened a new pair of boots today – my old daily walking boots had given up the ghost after about 5 months – I won’t be buying Hi-Tec boots again. The Lidl  ones I had before as daily boots were better.

The pine flowers are now well on their way to becoming pine cones. I really love this time of year in the forest as everything is coming alive and there is a real sense of possibility. The bilberries are coming along nicely – there could be a good crop this year.

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