...... Here we are again - still living through "strange times" in semi lockdown; still going nowhere - almost; still nothing in the diary - almost. Everything seems to be upside down - either it's all crazy, or we are; maybe we humans are simply imagining that there is a threat bigger than all of us and we must behave in this peculiar way?Even the weather is strange. Today for instance we started in fog, had hot mid-day sun and ended with thunder rolling through yet more fog....... Until last week we had had no rain since the beginning of 'lockdown' in March; tonight in parts of the country not far from us people are experiencing torrential downpours....... Nature is affected too; swallows usually crowd our skies at this time of year but this summer there are almost none... the other birds seems quieter too..... are there fewer of them? Difficult to know....
So in the midst of all this craziness it is good to have at least one thing that we are sure of and that is absolutely normal. Five years since Skipper came into the world. A few fleeting years but what a pleasure they have been. The most uncomplicated, self-sufficient, down to earth, happy-go-lucky chap to have around. Here's to the next 5 Skipper...... Wonder what unexpected adventures they'll bring?
