We seem to have jumped straight from a non-existent summer to winter here in the UK.

I cried ‘Uncle’ yesterday, lighting the log fire and turning on the Aga. (Now, we’re sweltering- but I will get the temperature right. I will!)

As you can see, the fields around my house are freshly tilled- It was such a relief to have an interlude of fine weather so the farmers could complete the harvest. Tractors were everywhere, working from dawn to dusk while the good weather held.

I admire farmers more than I can say- I still remember the dreadful Foot and Mouth disease that brought so many to their knees, and in fact in my book for the upcoming (2009) 6 Nations Rugby series for Mills & Boon Modern and Presents, The Ruthless Billionaire’s Virgin, features a heroine who comes from a farming family devastated by this tragedy.

On the home front I’m going to see Chloe and Eloise today Yippee! And Wiggy and Rob are running in The Great North Run to support Breast Cancer- so that was an early start putting together a hamper of food for them to take.

Better get cracking on some pudding and snacks for James and Sol, who, with the twinnies to look after, don’t have too much spare time to spend in the kitchen these days!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!

All my very best to you,

Suexx