Mud and fish

 We've had some torrential downpours over the last few days but this morning didn't look too bad so we put on our wellington boots and walked across the fields. We hadn't walked here for several months because the sweetcorn crop had grown high and if the leaves were at all damp they gave you a thorough soaking. But now the fields have been cleared.

It wasn't a wise decision. It was treacherous underfoot and you can guess who tripped over a corn stalk, wearing her clean jacket and jeans, and fell in the mud!

We came back by the lake and, while I was not at all happy with my muddy state, one of the fishermen was absolutely delighted with his day!

It's the biggest one in the lake," he told us.

Cameras out to record the catch.

Rather an ugly brute in my opinion.

I had another ugly brute to deal with when I got home. One of the large squash had developed a soft spot and if I didn't cut it up and freeze the healthy flesh I would quickly lose it all.

 Now it has been chopped into cubes and bagged in the freezer.
I am in awe of nature - just one seed can produce all this!