1. The van driver who flashes his lights and slows his approach so I can cross the road.
2. A nuthatch, in grey jacket and scarlet cap, comes round the the trunk of the next lime tree.
3. There are warm scones with jam and cream for tea.
1. It is cold (although less chill than it has been) and cloudy (although less grey than it has been) and a robin sings loudly from the top ...