A Country File

So early Spring rolls on into middle Spring, this is a lovley part of the year, everythings blooming or about to bloom, bugs are buzzing, seeds are growing, and the days are warmer.
We had a little Hanami at the local park, same as last year though it was a bit of a Hanamimasen, as most of the Sakura had gone, but it's always nice to have an excuse to sit around drinking and chatting with friends.











So where is everyone going to for Golden Week? We'll be taking the trek down to Aso again this year. Nicky's been busy preparing her latest additions to her shop. This year she's selling lamps, candleholders, and cushion covers, as well as her photo's. I might take down a few of me whilltlin knives, so people can join me in an afternoons whilltlin if they, or I, feel so inclined.
Quite looking forward to it. Always a nice chance to catch up with friends from all around Japan.
As always I hope the weather behaves itself. Of course it will rain, it justs depends on how much and for how long.
Up here we're a still a little behind schedule with regards to the vegetables, and there's still a big pile of logs that don't seem to be getting any smaller no matter how much i keep chopping..Oh well when the Skies blue, and the sun's shining it feels like it will all be alright in the end.....