'The Birds'- with apologies to Alfred Hitchcock.

Ah, wasna' that sweet?

I see many such touching situations in my garden, known by my neighbour as 'The Casbah' due to the mighty palm tree - bought from Netto as a 10" plant approx 5 years ago - that overhangs her domain. Lucky person.

When the time is ripe and I feel you are ready - I will let you into secrets - into the exciting nooks and crannies of my Secret (Casbah) World!

'Ooh,' I hear you cry! 'Cannot wait.' Well, you must.

I thought my tale of the birdies would be a change from cookin' and quiltin' - they can wait for another day.

Now that I'm on my low carb diet (no bread or booze) have lost interest in recipes. Existing on fruit/yoghurt and salads.
Forcing myself to enjoy (did I say enjoy?) 30 minutes of pilates floor exercises each morning before breakfast, followed by a power walk around the block. This regime, together with the diet, should ensure a sylph-like figure in a few weeks time (providing I stick at it!)

Talking of sticks - am going downstairs to chew on a stick of celery and sip a cup of weak camomile tea. Now that'll get the pulse racing . . .

Bedtime reading: Richard Dawkins 'The God Delusion.' That should take my mind off food!