Wet and Windy May

I've been indoors for most of the day sheltering from the strong and unseasonal winds.  Took this photo a couple of days ago in my back garden.

The Darling Buds of May

Rough winds do shake the Darling Buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
(Shakespeare Sonnet 18)

Probably refers to a May Tree and not a rose.  However, we certainly have had the rough winds (and rain) this weekend.

Bellis perennis (Daisy, Daisy….)

When is the last time you made a daisy chain?   Or sang the 'old time' song?

Blow Away Dandelion

Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away Dandelion

Not sure what these Rolling Stones lyrics mean.

Also, I can't decide whether the Dandelion is a weed 

to be removed from my lawn.  I suppose the mower

will get it sooner or later.

The Wanstead Bluebells

Probably the best display of bluebells in the area can be found in Chalet Wood, near the Temple in Wanstead Park.  Plan a trip within the next couple of weeks otherwise you maybe too late.

Chocolate Festival

Chocolate ironmongery and tools !………some of the unusual displays at the London Chocolate Festival.  Chocolate of all types and flavours were on sale.

Guildhall Jazz Festival….

Great jazz music played by students at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama during the school's Jazz Festival week.  

Below they are joined by Kate Westbrook on vocals.

The 35mm f1.8 Nikkor prime lens enabled hand-held shots without flash………….even for my shaky hands!