Today it was really extra hot

there was an organised long walk by the lac

and we decided, it would be crowded, so definitely not

in the next few days it is supposed to rain

the earth is parched, so it would gain

Another lovely Friday walk, with Milou, Taj and Jan

we have not seen each other for a couple of weeks

we just talked, and they per usual ran and ran

we have had hot sunny days for the whole of the week

today was exceptional and probably reached it's peak

I am on my tractors in various gardens

sorry Milou for this afternoons short walk, i pardon

it was still nice away from the heat under shady glades

less the noise from those grinding blades

Another unidentified species by the lac

this time a butterfly, very pretty and mostly black

one that i have never seen before

and to quick, other than my eyes to record

More butterflies joining our way

enjoying the sunshine and the heat of the day

Milou was chasing with a bounce

a leap mid-air followed by a pounce

at this point, despair you not

as she has never caught a jot

Milou puts on her sad face as i go to work

we barely have time for a shaggy dog talk

no doubt, she could tell lots of tales

especially the kittens antics across the gardens,

their various trails

We find ourself on the lake round about mid morning

as usual all of nature, from lake, hedge and grass is calling

i am fascinated by the natural history of our region

and so much variation from season to season