Borrowed from a terrific author friend S.E. (Susie) Lynes 🌈 It even made Mr Grumpy smile …

Would I be correct in assuming this is an Asian giant hornet that I found in my bedroom? It was about 4 cm in length and certainly gave me a scare with it’s deep angry buzzing!

Today’s screensaver photo. Bet many of you can guess where the picture was taken …

A happy Mr Grumpy has chomped his way through this delicious-looking Bakewell tart. He claimed it was healthy for him because it came with a strawberry

So I’m now another year older but definitely not wiser! Spent a lovely birthday with Mr Grumpy who wasn’t grumpy all day and even shared his slice of apple shortcake with me during afternoon tea 😂 #grateful #Birthday

A summertime evening walk with Mr Grumpy in rural bliss… perfect!

We’re finally enjoying some decent summer weather. It’s very calm on Windy Hill — no gusts tugging at trees or roof tiles. Mr Grumpy even lit the BBQ and cooked last night 🍖 Not sure how much longer it will last but like the local farmers, we’re making hay while the sun shines!

Feeling very loved 🥰 The German version of The Birthday (Der Geburtstag) has been a top 20 best seller for a month and is also #1 in Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Action Fiction #1 in Crime Thrillers #1 in Women's Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction Huge thanks to my readers

Mr G pointing out shops on the street: Chocolate shop, restaurant, DIY, beauty salon Me: A beauty salon. You know, I've never had a beauty treatment Mr Grumpy: That's cos you don't need one Me: 🥰 I'm now going to cook him something special. He's earned several brownie points!

Fresh from the vine! We’re looking forward to trying out these tasty tomatoes grown by a friend who has just dropped them off for us. Love homegrown veg. Do you grow your own? #grateful

Despite it being very windy this morning here on Windy Hill the reservoir honking squads were up at 4.30 a.m. noisily feeding in the recently harvested barley field next door before flying formations over the house in preparation for migration in a few weeks from now

Last weekend, while walking by the sea, we happened upon the fantastic Morecambe Brass Band and enjoyed a very entertaining concert. They played this for their finale. Bet you can name that tune! 🎶 🎵#morecambe #music

For once it’s not windy here on Windy Hill.😱 Mr G is considering lighting the bbq so we can cook tonight’s meal. Is now a good time to tell him he can’t cook tinned tuna and salad on it? 🥗

A huge thank you to my Australian readers for sending An Eye for an Eye racing up the charts today amazon.com.au/Eye-Detective-…

An excited Mr Grumpy has just brought in his new find from the garden We think it’s an Elephant-Hawk moth caterpillar 🐛 Needless to say, it and Mr Grumpy have been sent back outside

Mr Grumpy drove me to the hairdressers today and waited for me in the car Being a bit bored he decided to use the back seat to stretch out for a while All was well until it was time to collect me... The child locks were on and he was locked in! 😂

A lovely seasonal poem from Brian Bilston 🌳🍂 #autumn