We have had a lot of rain overnight and for the early part of the morning.  I think G was fed up with being in the house and we had an unexpected trip out to the Butcher today.  Came home with some proper Lincolnshire Sausages, a Lincolnshire Plum Loaf (some of my Cheddar will go beautifully with this).  Also bought in some frozen Sweet Potato Fries and some Onion Rings.  A punnet of English Strawberries, a couple of sauces a Green Thai one and a Tikka Masala one.  Did look at the joints of Beef and also a Haunch of Venison.  Decided that this trip out would leave these.  Also came away with two full trays of large Eggs. From there on the way back we were near a garden centre that was originally opened by Post Office staff and from what I understand then grew into what was known locally as The Barn. They had a real reputation for first class plants. It changed hands a few years ago and is now known as Cherry Lane, The Barn.  Had not been for such ...