I have not written for a long time. Most will not notice but I feel I should apologise if you have been a regular visitor.

I will briefly update on the last few weeks as I remember the events.

Well as my birthday was a low time ito of my health I don't remember too many details. I had a visit from Linda and my neighbours , John and Linda. My children and Colleen arrived back on the Saturday and came over to wish me a happy birthday. That's about the extent of my recall for the week, thanks to any who phoned or sent messages.

It has been a very cold past few weeks. Autumn was slow to arrive but now makes every effort to to catch up. From my office window I gaze onto the Lime trees, along the garden fence, and watch how the leaves tumble and twist as they release their hold and fall silently to the waiting earth. The ground yellow with a winter blanket.

It is the final day of my antibiotics for a mild infection which just wouldn't shift. I hope this works because I have been struggling with it for weeks. I could do with some South African sun!