After Thursday's XO rehearsal noticed my throat was a bit scratchy, but just put it down to hard work (as if). Then on Friday I realised it was probably due to a virus. On that basis I reluctantly turned down P's invitation to dinner last night - I don't want to expose B to any unnecessary chances of infection.

Caught up with P this morning for shopping - then back here for lunch al fresco admiring my gorgeous garden. the Albertine rose will be out this week I think; most of the other roses are already going strong. To say nothing of the californian poppies, catmint and pink evening primrose. I can't think what it will all be like in mid-summer.