It is scorchio! Too hot to go to the paddling pool. Stayed in last night, using up bits and bobs - and harvesting first courgettes from the pots outside. Too hot to go to allotment. Hardly anyone around, everyone is on holiday. Its great to be here, and lovely that boyf is spending more time with us, despite continued reluctance to introduce us to any friends or family... So I am also glad to be going to Wales tomorrow. The noisy aircraft are irritating and James is planning to bring his son to Wales to join us next weekend. Camping in the garden. Yeah, it'll be great.