1. Z distracts me from my ranting about government housing policy by asking me to play. We draw monsters, a dapper gent & a high heeled cowboy playing Consequences, a space scene and a robot – the latter inspiring a minute long robot dance party in the other room. Much better than complaining about planning law!

1b. Z tells me I’m good at drawing. This is one of the best compliments I’ve had all year.

2. A new waterfall runs down the hillside.

2b. We meet an overactive springer enjoying the mud who is a bit too much for Lily – the old lady lab who finally catches up with us is much more her speed.

3. The mat looks a lot neater and smarter than we’d imagined.

4. The moment when wool roving turns into felt.