Red Arrows

A stunning display over Bournemouth Bay as part of the air festival. The team is flying with seven Hawks instead of the usual nine, but still look great. The Typhoon was rib-rattling at full power and it was good to see the Battle of Britain group, Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane still flying. A breezy sunny cloudy day with the odd shower.

Smudge

Enjoying the warm sunshine, stretched out until I disturbed him, the days are cooler in the morning and evening but the sun still feels hot in the light winds. Gathered several bags of nettles to dry ready for the sheep to eat in the winter, by then they’ll be really crisp. Bagged compost to give to friends and topped up a raised bed, watered the vegetables, picked mange-tout, courgettes, runner beans, tomatoes and apples. The Red Arrows flew over the misty vale on their way to the Bournemouth Air Show.