A Well Deserved Award

A most unusual shot of a happy family

I've just returned form a weeks holiday in the Lake District and probably could do with another one to recover! Jesting aside entertaining three teenagers is no mean feat, so we spent the time walking, playing cards and mini golf, on aerial assault courses and horse riding.
No wonder I felt weary after returning to Norton Conyers yesterday. However my spirits were soon lifted by the news that the Grahams have won the Historic Houses restoration award for 2014. After battling death watch beetle and numerous other major inconveniences the house is now ready to re-open next year. There was a very nice little piece on Look North yesterday evening which I only just managed to catch after the bus was late, but it should be available on BBC iplayer if you missed it.
The garden itself has transformed into its autumn colours whilst I was away and the temperature has dropped away enough for us to light our stove in the evenings, it makes me feel that summer has ebbed away far too quickly.
"Summer will end soon enough and childhood as well"
George R R Martin