Cats and bees

Back in late August, CBC and I headed off to rural Essex to attend a friend's 50th birthday party. It was really sweet that they actually asked us to check two dates before they announced the dates because they wanted us to be there. They have a lovely house and beautiful gardens with a proper set of 'rooms' in the garden. We all brought food along for the barbecue and accompaniments and stayed till quite late. It was a really pleasant occasion. For that party, I decided I wanted to wear a Summer dress that I hadn't worn at all this year or last (hoping and praying it still fitted as it is an 8!). Luckily because it has a sheered back, it still fits perfectly. ...