Is There Any More Tea In That Pot?: From beginning to end, a glorious day.Thursday 9th August.

It began with bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. As the morning unfolded I wished that I could capture it in words.
I love the way certain poets are able to encapsulate the essence of a snapshot in time.

How to describe the warmth, the overarching infinity overhead, or the riotous profusion of colours that meet the eye in the garden.

I absolutely love it.

Tiger began to seek the shade as midday approached, and the cool of the undergrowth.
He ignored the alarm calls of the mother blackbird who, seeing him, was definitely not very pleased! It disturbed her quest for snails and worms......

I worked on in the early morning pruning shrubs and dead heading the roses to make way for new growth. By lunchtime it was too hot to continue. Later in the afternoon a twittering small group of long-tailed tits descended into the rowan tree which hangs over our boundary from next door.
Hubby was umpiring a cricket tournament for 8-9year olds and arrived home at 5.30pm having, for once, a game that was uninterrupted by rain!
At the Olympics we gained two more Gold medals, and there were thousands in Hyde Park to watch the long distance swim event taking place in the Serpentine. London itself has looked very impressive during the games, showing what an iconic city it is in reality.
Later this evening Usain Bolt won his second Gold, proving just how fast he is........
And there was a new World record in the 800m from Rudisha, the Kenyan, beautifully executed, making it seem effortless.
Of course if you are not a sports fan, the all embracing tv coverage will leave you wanting to leave the country!
So, finally, with a lovely glow, the day faded and hopefully the promise of a another beginning tomorrow.