We have a charm of Goldfinches in the garden, taking turns at the feeder. Sometimes, when the feeders are full, there are a dozen at once.
There are two regular courting pigeons in the garden. One had just flown off as I took my photo. 
Today’s poem in the book, “A Poet for Every Day of the Year” made me think about our dear friend John who loved cricket, so this poem, ‘The Catch’ by Simon Armitage is here in John’s memory today.
Welly Dog spent the afternoon on the bench today while the lawn was mown. He seemed quite happy up there with the blue flowers mentioned yesterday, forget-me-nots under the bench and bluebells in the foreground.
We had lots of bird visitors on this beautiful Spring day, among them the Bullfinch at the feeder and a Dunnock, like a sparrow but with pink legs, perched at the top of the old pan stand. 
Clouds in Falmouth harbour
Merry Hell, fabulous folk/rock band at The Poly tonight. What a night! Check out this post to hear one of their brilliant songs https://mybeautfulthings.com/2019/12/12/we-need-each-other-now/
I like this sign seen when I was sitting in a queue – sorry for the fuzziness
The first message to come through on my birthday (31/12/2025) was an invitation to Afternoon Tea at The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth and this afternoon we went with our Dear and very generous friends to celebrate my birthday with a splendidly delicious afternoon tea and the most wonderful views. Enjoy the gallery and imagine our tastebud joy!
Thank you so much N&G – that was a wonderful afternoon with you two and what a truly lovely birthday present!
Bluebells on the way home
We had a delicious lunch at The Blue Bar in Porthtowan today with our eldest daughter who visited for the day. In between heavy showers, the sky was the loveliest blue and the shades of colour in the sea were gorgeous. 
I love the new mosaic welcoming people to Porthtowan.
If you can, click on the photo and enlarge it to see the lovely bright detail and read all the words in the darker lines.
The view from singing this morning showed the trees across the Penryn River beginning to green up.
I called in to Burncoose Nurseries on the way home and found some delicate pink rhododendron blooms and beautiful new bright green tips on an evergreen, a larch maybe.
Today’s market was great fun – very busy, with brilliant live music and beautifully decorated Easter bonnets at the cake stall. My coffee cake sold out quickly. 🙂
Easter Bonnets
One of the many attractive stall was selling little replicas of our town’s Tinners’ Hounds. I was concerned about the artist but was reassured that he has given permission for the lovely little 3D printed versions.
If you look carefully, up the garden, you can see our Welly Dog original, as well as the delightful miniature
Before we went away, a Blue tit was investigating the bird box.
On my walk today, I saw my first Bluebells of the year.
As we drove down Chapel Hill in Truro yesterday, the evening sun was lighting up the cathedral, a view I grew up with when we lived on the hill.
Another tulip is flowering.
The bouquet that arrived on Mother’s Day is still looking lovely. 
Tonight was the opening of the exhibition, Cornish Myths and Legends, at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery.
Arghans by Sue Hill and Pete Hill (with a little input from me!)
The hair and little creatures
Discussing the creation
Sue and L, in a very beautiful coat, talking about the exhibition
On the ride home
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