Well its definitely school hols round here. Not only is Paul home (already getting bored so kicking him to work over the summer) but all the children are out playing in the streets. Some people moan but I love it, they are off making dens and swings in the park and having water fights. We are lucky that the streets are narrow and cars need to be in single file. Everyone drives at 2MPHs so the children are safe. They grow during long hot summer days, playing out in the woods like real life Swallows and Amazons. Safe in their little North of England world.