The power of machines

The man from the quarry kindly drove his lorry up and down the drive, tipping out the gravel as he went, and saving me hours of hard labour. Still quite a lot of shovelling and raking, even so, but it's done now and looking very smart. The car is happier too.

The children always enjoy playing with new technology. This tandem requires a rare level of co-operation.

The electric cello visited us for a couple of days along with its owner John. It sounds like four rubber bands without the headphones, but superb with them on.