Dry warm spring

There has been, in my part of the world, had a strikingly dry and warm spring, and great displays of the seasonal wild flowers - are, at least, they are shown to their best effect. 

After the blazing daffodils have withered, the stalwart but unsung dandelions are at present "holding the fort" in grassy areas - awaiting takeover by the glossy and shimmering buttercups of early summer. 

We are currently in the midst of that especially charming fortnight when the main forest trees begin to unfold their foliage ; and - when there is a blue sky behind - the colour of the translucent young leaves is wonderful. 

Being English, my cheerfulness is tempered by the (supposed) association of a dry spring with a wet summer to follow - which I once saw explained "scientifically" in a newspaper article (so it must be true...). 

But the reality of weather on this island is of extreme unpredictability; except when there is a prolonged spell of high pressure near to the solstices, when the weather can get "stuck" for two or three months or sweltering heat or biting cold, according to season. 

The trick is to take a bit of time and make some effort to enjoy it, whenever it is good - but when it comes to plans: don't depend on anything.