Will it ever stop raining?  Or have I said this before?  Yesterday morning we didn't manage a walk.  The rain was lashing down so Sandra walked Suki later in the morning.  I wrote my diary article and posted it to Mike.  The subject, Valleywood, came just at the right time.  I was interviewed on telly and gave my opinion; I think if it happens, and it's a mighty big if, Llanharan is bound to benefit.  With Lynda being back from holiday, my day became easier and I concentrated on my writing.  Later, we went over the road for a meal.  The food wasn't bad and a price of £49.00 for the four of us including drinks was reasonable.  Lynda confirmed that she will work on a monday, which should allow me to spend more time on my modules.  I can't wait for the new academic year to start.  I feel in need of an injection of academia if there is such a word.  I really feel that my work is improving; I'm able to criticise what I do and am rarely satisfied when re-reading.  My weakness is in critique and this is what I intend to concentrate on over the next year.  I can identify weak prose, but have difficulty with correction.  Probably this will come with experience.  I have no problem these days with quantity and can dash off 500+ words without difficulty.  I think a book is a long way off yet!! 

Today, we were planning on attending the Vale show, but as I look out of my window, the rain is falling and the sky is grey.  We've changed our minds and intend a walk around Cardiff instead.