Not all doom

Nor, indeed, all gloom.

Firstly, the new copy of Living Woods magazine arrived this morning. I must admit, it doesn't seem right without my name in it, but that merely serves as motivation for me to get working on some creative projects.

I also received some great presents for my birthday on Monday. Ray Tabor's Encyclopaedia of Green Woodworking, Lost Crafts by Una McGovern, Grow Your Own Drugs by James Wong, the Slumdog soundtrack, the new Kings of Leon album, Hampton Court Flower Show tickets, a wind up lantern, a cool shed hanger, an old wooden block plane and more.

A little over thirty if you must know...