The first of May, the first of May...

But no - outdoor screwing starts today.....Myrle you will remember the day, I'm sure. 

  But seriously, today was supposed to be a red letter day as my nephew James and wife Terri were expecting their second daughter. She actually obliged and came early on Sunday, so we can now enjoy seeing two wee girls on Fecesbook. Below: Pepper and her new sister Sloane. Awwwwwwww sweet

It was almost a year (May 4) to the day when we went to their lovely wedding in Chelsea. They will have a lot to celebrate on their first anniversary, that's for sure.

  Also this time last year we were celebrating Ted's Aunt Vera's 90th birthday in Devon April 29. Good thing we did it then, he called her yesterday and has a hard time making any conversation at all now, her hearing loss and dementia has really progressed very fast. But she seems happy in her new home.

  Here it is finally Spring, 21 and sunny, but by the weekend we are to have a high of 3 for about 4 days and snow Saturday and Sunday. Will this never end?

  The good news, Ted took his first outdoor jaunt. Mark came by and took him for a walk round the block, tiring but at least fresh air and sun at last. Now he's beat, back icing the knee and dozing off after his exercises. He won't be watching any two hour movies yet.