Mandy Brocklehurst

The holidays were wonderfully spent with family. I hope everyone else had a fun family holiday as well! It was so good seeing Mum and Dad and even John and David; no matter how much of a pain they give me. Dad brought me back a plant from South America! I'm so pleased. It's a Vriesea, and looks a bit like a lone phoenix feather sprouting from a plant right now. I can't wait until it grows more foliage. I also hope Mitts doesn't take to it as a new cat toy as he usually does...

Well, I think after a long day of travelling, it would be good to settle down with a nice cup of tea. Oh! Terry, whenever you're back, I do owe you a cup of tea - See, I didn't forget!