Hey there, lovely reader,I have returned from a very wet, chilly, and windy UK. In the two months, I got a lot done, much of which involved managing manly men and their trucks and tools, dirt, and physical exercise. If nothing else it kept me warm in the cold.

I also got to catch up with old friends, have some lovely meals, and visit a few places I'd never been before – even in my home town!

I arrived back on Tuesday afternoon. I hope you enjoy the pictures from my trip below. I'll resume regul...