Fairly quiet day. I have been talking about the sparkly flowers so took a closer picture of a rose, they are opening beautifully as roses these day often seem to wilt quickly.

Darren and I went and got a bit of shopping then visited a jewellers that is closing down. Lots of lovely stuff and a charming couple who are retiring after 29 years running the business. I bought a pair of amber earrings and even got an explanation of where the best amber comes from.

I did get some skin tone pencils and am going to attempt some portraits again. This evening I cooked tea for Darren and myself as Tina is at a meeting where they will eat together. Sadly I picked up a saucepan with a red hot handle and have two very sore fingers and a blistered thumb,,,aaaaahhhh I hear you say!!