Finally, after making me wonder whether it had survived winter, the rhododendron in my garden is in full bloom, and it's just about the same shade of pink has charity tee-shirt and hat.  Thanks to all the wonderfully generous people who have donated, my fundraiser is now at almost £500 + GiftAid... and my mileage total is 168 counted up to the end of yesterday - so I am still hoping to reach 200 (I revised down my secret goal as it became untenable).

Today, following my own tradition of around quarter of a century, I am wearing red for Pentecost, and looking forward to singing with our 'Occasional Choir' during the service which will be ably led by G.