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Playing with Notan drawing.
This is from a photo of the mountains and the ski slope at Strbske Pleso from when we visited in September on the #TatrasTrainTrip -
Playing with Notan drawing.
This is from a photo of the mountains and the ski slope at Strbske Pleso from when we visited in September on the #TatrasTrainTrip -
Playing with Notan drawing.
This is from a photo of the mountains and the ski slope at Strbske Pleso from when we visited in September on the #TatrasTrainTrip -
Playing with Notan drawing.
This is from a photo of the mountains and the ski slope at Strbske Pleso from when we visited in September on the #TatrasTrainTrip -
@arildsen @CiaraNi
For our #TatrasTrainTrip this September (which was pretty much trouble free) we flew out to Vienna which made me feel really guilty, but it was the only option given our time constraints for the rail journey back home from Bratislava to central England. -
@arildsen @CiaraNi
For our #TatrasTrainTrip this September (which was pretty much trouble free) we flew out to Vienna which made me feel really guilty, but it was the only option given our time constraints for the rail journey back home from Bratislava to central England. -
@arildsen @CiaraNi
For our #TatrasTrainTrip this September (which was pretty much trouble free) we flew out to Vienna which made me feel really guilty, but it was the only option given our time constraints for the rail journey back home from Bratislava to central England. -
@arildsen @CiaraNi
For our #TatrasTrainTrip this September (which was pretty much trouble free) we flew out to Vienna which made me feel really guilty, but it was the only option given our time constraints for the rail journey back home from Bratislava to central England. -
The summary blog posts for my recent Interrail (+plane & ferry) trip are now up on my main site.
It's a two parter, the second part is linked from the first.
(I know there are a few typos in both - I'll get a round tuit)I hope you get some inspiration for your travels
https://gaylers.me/travel/2025/09/tatras1
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The summary blog posts for my recent Interrail (+plane & ferry) trip are now up on my main site.
It's a two parter, the second part is linked from the first.
(I know there are a few typos in both - I'll get a round tuit)I hope you get some inspiration for your travels
https://gaylers.me/travel/2025/09/tatras1
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The summary blog posts for my recent Interrail (+plane & ferry) trip are now up on my main site.
It's a two parter, the second part is linked from the first.
(I know there are a few typos in both - I'll get a round tuit)I hope you get some inspiration for your travels
https://gaylers.me/travel/2025/09/tatras1
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The summary blog posts for my recent Interrail (+plane & ferry) trip are now up on my main site.
It's a two parter, the second part is linked from the first.
(I know there are a few typos in both - I'll get a round tuit)I hope you get some inspiration for your travels
https://gaylers.me/travel/2025/09/tatras1
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Good morning.
Sleeping in your own bed is so much more restful than any so-called luxurious hotel bed.
Except - the hotels tend not to have a black cat that is repeatedly checking that, yes, you really have come back!The case is unpacked, the washing machine has started earning its keep.
And it's definitely Autumn in middle England.The post has been opened, the recycling bin has been fed with the votive offerings.
And it's home sweet home with all it's messy untidyness.The first part of the wrap-up blog has been written, ready to publish once the other section is complete.
And I'm so tired I can hardly think.But life must settle into its rhythm once again.
I've got the remaining after effects of the viral infection to beat into submission, so although I'm going to get to the coop for supplies, I'm crying off the Pétanque club, and will leave the allotment check until tomorrow.Have a restful Saturday.
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Good morning.
Sleeping in your own bed is so much more restful than any so-called luxurious hotel bed.
Except - the hotels tend not to have a black cat that is repeatedly checking that, yes, you really have come back!The case is unpacked, the washing machine has started earning its keep.
And it's definitely Autumn in middle England.The post has been opened, the recycling bin has been fed with the votive offerings.
And it's home sweet home with all it's messy untidyness.The first part of the wrap-up blog has been written, ready to publish once the other section is complete.
And I'm so tired I can hardly think.But life must settle into its rhythm once again.
I've got the remaining after effects of the viral infection to beat into submission, so although I'm going to get to the coop for supplies, I'm crying off the Pétanque club, and will leave the allotment check until tomorrow.Have a restful Saturday.
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Good morning.
Sleeping in your own bed is so much more restful than any so-called luxurious hotel bed.
Except - the hotels tend not to have a black cat that is repeatedly checking that, yes, you really have come back!The case is unpacked, the washing machine has started earning its keep.
And it's definitely Autumn in middle England.The post has been opened, the recycling bin has been fed with the votive offerings.
And it's home sweet home with all it's messy untidyness.The first part of the wrap-up blog has been written, ready to publish once the other section is complete.
And I'm so tired I can hardly think.But life must settle into its rhythm once again.
I've got the remaining after effects of the viral infection to beat into submission, so although I'm going to get to the coop for supplies, I'm crying off the Pétanque club, and will leave the allotment check until tomorrow.Have a restful Saturday.
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Good morning.
Sleeping in your own bed is so much more restful than any so-called luxurious hotel bed.
Except - the hotels tend not to have a black cat that is repeatedly checking that, yes, you really have come back!The case is unpacked, the washing machine has started earning its keep.
And it's definitely Autumn in middle England.The post has been opened, the recycling bin has been fed with the votive offerings.
And it's home sweet home with all it's messy untidyness.The first part of the wrap-up blog has been written, ready to publish once the other section is complete.
And I'm so tired I can hardly think.But life must settle into its rhythm once again.
I've got the remaining after effects of the viral infection to beat into submission, so although I'm going to get to the coop for supplies, I'm crying off the Pétanque club, and will leave the allotment check until tomorrow.Have a restful Saturday.
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Unfortunately it wasn't a restful night's sleep on the ferry - I just couldn't settle. I couldn't get my temperature right either - which is probably still that virus.
We got on the train despite Stena's best endeavours at confusing disembarkation.
And we're now comfortably zipping through the Essex countryside.The plan is still to change at Stratford & Farringdon to get the booked EMR train from St Pancras.
You know you're home when you hear 'seeyit, sayit shortit' on the PA. 🙄
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Unfortunately it wasn't a restful night's sleep on the ferry - I just couldn't settle. I couldn't get my temperature right either - which is probably still that virus.
We got on the train despite Stena's best endeavours at confusing disembarkation.
And we're now comfortably zipping through the Essex countryside.The plan is still to change at Stratford & Farringdon to get the booked EMR train from St Pancras.
You know you're home when you hear 'seeyit, sayit shortit' on the PA. 🙄
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Unfortunately it wasn't a restful night's sleep on the ferry - I just couldn't settle. I couldn't get my temperature right either - which is probably still that virus.
We got on the train despite Stena's best endeavours at confusing disembarkation.
And we're now comfortably zipping through the Essex countryside.The plan is still to change at Stratford & Farringdon to get the booked EMR train from St Pancras.
You know you're home when you hear 'seeyit, sayit shortit' on the PA. 🙄
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Unfortunately it wasn't a restful night's sleep on the ferry - I just couldn't settle. I couldn't get my temperature right either - which is probably still that virus.
We got on the train despite Stena's best endeavours at confusing disembarkation.
And we're now comfortably zipping through the Essex countryside.The plan is still to change at Stratford & Farringdon to get the booked EMR train from St Pancras.
You know you're home when you hear 'seeyit, sayit shortit' on the PA. 🙄
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We're in our cabin on the boat.
The tea is brewing.
The sun is setting (it's more than a bit cloudy though).I've got snack food for tea. Sacha still doesn't want food.
I think we set off in about an hour and a half.
Here's hoping for a restful night.
No Internet (that I'm prepared to fork out for) once we set sail - so I'll see y'all on the other side.
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We're in our cabin on the boat.
The tea is brewing.
The sun is setting (it's more than a bit cloudy though).I've got snack food for tea. Sacha still doesn't want food.
I think we set off in about an hour and a half.
Here's hoping for a restful night.
No Internet (that I'm prepared to fork out for) once we set sail - so I'll see y'all on the other side.
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We're in our cabin on the boat.
The tea is brewing.
The sun is setting (it's more than a bit cloudy though).I've got snack food for tea. Sacha still doesn't want food.
I think we set off in about an hour and a half.
Here's hoping for a restful night.
No Internet (that I'm prepared to fork out for) once we set sail - so I'll see y'all on the other side.
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We're in our cabin on the boat.
The tea is brewing.
The sun is setting (it's more than a bit cloudy though).I've got snack food for tea. Sacha still doesn't want food.
I think we set off in about an hour and a half.
Here's hoping for a restful night.
No Internet (that I'm prepared to fork out for) once we set sail - so I'll see y'all on the other side.
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I suppose I could expect nothing less from Deutsch Bahn.
My food order from the ICE portal didn't arrive - so I went to the bordrestaurant and enquired - it seems that if you order on the English language page it accepts the order, but if you order in German it tells you that the portal isn't working.
The portal isn't working!Never mind, I've eaten my currywurst and fries and got a decent cup of coffee.
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I suppose I could expect nothing less from Deutsch Bahn.
My food order from the ICE portal didn't arrive - so I went to the bordrestaurant and enquired - it seems that if you order on the English language page it accepts the order, but if you order in German it tells you that the portal isn't working.
The portal isn't working!Never mind, I've eaten my currywurst and fries and got a decent cup of coffee.
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I suppose I could expect nothing less from Deutsch Bahn.
My food order from the ICE portal didn't arrive - so I went to the bordrestaurant and enquired - it seems that if you order on the English language page it accepts the order, but if you order in German it tells you that the portal isn't working.
The portal isn't working!Never mind, I've eaten my currywurst and fries and got a decent cup of coffee.
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I suppose I could expect nothing less from Deutsch Bahn.
My food order from the ICE portal didn't arrive - so I went to the bordrestaurant and enquired - it seems that if you order on the English language page it accepts the order, but if you order in German it tells you that the portal isn't working.
The portal isn't working!Never mind, I've eaten my currywurst and fries and got a decent cup of coffee.
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Today's adventure with DB will be a straightforward trip from Köln to Utrecht.
Then we'll be taking a short journey to Rotterdam with NS. Then, based on our previous good experience, we'll get the metro from Rotterdam Alex rather than Centraal.
The metro will deliver us to the ferry terminal at Hook of Holland.
So it's a couple of easy changes with no great time pressures. 🤞We're intending to get a bit of lunch on the ICE before we get to Utrecht, so we can be relaxed about food on the ferry.
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Today's adventure with DB will be a straightforward trip from Köln to Utrecht.
Then we'll be taking a short journey to Rotterdam with NS. Then, based on our previous good experience, we'll get the metro from Rotterdam Alex rather than Centraal.
The metro will deliver us to the ferry terminal at Hook of Holland.
So it's a couple of easy changes with no great time pressures. 🤞We're intending to get a bit of lunch on the ICE before we get to Utrecht, so we can be relaxed about food on the ferry.
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Today's adventure with DB will be a straightforward trip from Köln to Utrecht.
Then we'll be taking a short journey to Rotterdam with NS. Then, based on our previous good experience, we'll get the metro from Rotterdam Alex rather than Centraal.
The metro will deliver us to the ferry terminal at Hook of Holland.
So it's a couple of easy changes with no great time pressures. 🤞We're intending to get a bit of lunch on the ICE before we get to Utrecht, so we can be relaxed about food on the ferry.
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Today's adventure with DB will be a straightforward trip from Köln to Utrecht.
Then we'll be taking a short journey to Rotterdam with NS. Then, based on our previous good experience, we'll get the metro from Rotterdam Alex rather than Centraal.
The metro will deliver us to the ferry terminal at Hook of Holland.
So it's a couple of easy changes with no great time pressures. 🤞We're intending to get a bit of lunch on the ICE before we get to Utrecht, so we can be relaxed about food on the ferry.
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That was a much better night's sleep.
The noise from Cologne's main railway station across the road was far less than the traffic noise.
The police went home to bed, along with their sirens, about 11pm (and haven't got up yet).
Only two coughing fits and one attack of cramp in my lower leg.
It's looking good for the rest of the day!
Enjoy your day (even if you haven't got a siren to play with)
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That was a much better night's sleep.
The noise from Cologne's main railway station across the road was far less than the traffic noise.
The police went home to bed, along with their sirens, about 11pm (and haven't got up yet).
Only two coughing fits and one attack of cramp in my lower leg.
It's looking good for the rest of the day!
Enjoy your day (even if you haven't got a siren to play with)
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That was a much better night's sleep.
The noise from Cologne's main railway station across the road was far less than the traffic noise.
The police went home to bed, along with their sirens, about 11pm (and haven't got up yet).
Only two coughing fits and one attack of cramp in my lower leg.
It's looking good for the rest of the day!
Enjoy your day (even if you haven't got a siren to play with)
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That was a much better night's sleep.
The noise from Cologne's main railway station across the road was far less than the traffic noise.
The police went home to bed, along with their sirens, about 11pm (and haven't got up yet).
Only two coughing fits and one attack of cramp in my lower leg.
It's looking good for the rest of the day!
Enjoy your day (even if you haven't got a siren to play with)
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CW: Photo of food
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CW: Photo of food
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CW: Photo of food
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CW: Photo of food
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Drinking excellent milky coffee overlooking the Rhine in Remagen.
We've stopped off here to recharge our souls on our way to Cologne.
The river is a short walk from the station and there seems to be frequent services.
It's a nice town. -
Drinking excellent milky coffee overlooking the Rhine in Remagen.
We've stopped off here to recharge our souls on our way to Cologne.
The river is a short walk from the station and there seems to be frequent services.
It's a nice town. -
Drinking excellent milky coffee overlooking the Rhine in Remagen.
We've stopped off here to recharge our souls on our way to Cologne.
The river is a short walk from the station and there seems to be frequent services.
It's a nice town. -
Drinking excellent milky coffee overlooking the Rhine in Remagen.
We've stopped off here to recharge our souls on our way to Cologne.
The river is a short walk from the station and there seems to be frequent services.
It's a nice town. -
Good morning everyone.
We're leaving Dresden today to begin our dash across Europe on our way home.
Today it's a change in Mainz to get to Koblenz (DB willing!)Tomorrow is a short, scenic day to Cologne, and the day after we head to Hoek van Holland for the night ferry back to Brexit island.
Sacha has started with my cold - she's sweating and off her food. It might be a taxi to the Hbf this morning.
I hope you have a good day wherever it takes you.
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Good morning everyone.
We're leaving Dresden today to begin our dash across Europe on our way home.
Today it's a change in Mainz to get to Koblenz (DB willing!)Tomorrow is a short, scenic day to Cologne, and the day after we head to Hoek van Holland for the night ferry back to Brexit island.
Sacha has started with my cold - she's sweating and off her food. It might be a taxi to the Hbf this morning.
I hope you have a good day wherever it takes you.
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Good morning everyone.
We're leaving Dresden today to begin our dash across Europe on our way home.
Today it's a change in Mainz to get to Koblenz (DB willing!)Tomorrow is a short, scenic day to Cologne, and the day after we head to Hoek van Holland for the night ferry back to Brexit island.
Sacha has started with my cold - she's sweating and off her food. It might be a taxi to the Hbf this morning.
I hope you have a good day wherever it takes you.
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Good morning everyone.
We're leaving Dresden today to begin our dash across Europe on our way home.
Today it's a change in Mainz to get to Koblenz (DB willing!)Tomorrow is a short, scenic day to Cologne, and the day after we head to Hoek van Holland for the night ferry back to Brexit island.
Sacha has started with my cold - she's sweating and off her food. It might be a taxi to the Hbf this morning.
I hope you have a good day wherever it takes you.
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Update on the cold virus (or whatever).
I woke up a bit after midnight and could feel that the fever had pretty much subsided.
A few hours later and I'm feeling a lot better than 12 hours ago - I've got an annoying cough and a headache, but I'll take those over the shakes!
Whatever I was doing - or whatever course nature took - I'm very grateful! -
Update on the cold virus (or whatever).
I woke up a bit after midnight and could feel that the fever had pretty much subsided.
A few hours later and I'm feeling a lot better than 12 hours ago - I've got an annoying cough and a headache, but I'll take those over the shakes!
Whatever I was doing - or whatever course nature took - I'm very grateful! -
Update on the cold virus (or whatever).
I woke up a bit after midnight and could feel that the fever had pretty much subsided.
A few hours later and I'm feeling a lot better than 12 hours ago - I've got an annoying cough and a headache, but I'll take those over the shakes!
Whatever I was doing - or whatever course nature took - I'm very grateful! -
Update on the cold virus (or whatever).
I woke up a bit after midnight and could feel that the fever had pretty much subsided.
A few hours later and I'm feeling a lot better than 12 hours ago - I've got an annoying cough and a headache, but I'll take those over the shakes!
Whatever I was doing - or whatever course nature took - I'm very grateful! -
I'm not feeling quite as dreadful as I was expecting to this morning.
I've definitely got a cold, and it's definitely determined to clobber me.Many years ago a consultant (medical type) I worked with advised me to deal with colds by attempting to raise my body's core temperature - his cure-all was a bath as hot as one could stand.
This advice has stood me in good stead, even if the science is a bit rubbish!With only a shower here, I did my best, and went to bed with regular doses of paracetamol and lots of fluid.
About 3am I put my pullover on, and I'm sweating like a good'un. (and probably stink).
But I don't feel too dreadful!I don't know what we're doing for the day but it won't be a lot.
Keep the germs away!
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I'm not feeling quite as dreadful as I was expecting to this morning.
I've definitely got a cold, and it's definitely determined to clobber me.Many years ago a consultant (medical type) I worked with advised me to deal with colds by attempting to raise my body's core temperature - his cure-all was a bath as hot as one could stand.
This advice has stood me in good stead, even if the science is a bit rubbish!With only a shower here, I did my best, and went to bed with regular doses of paracetamol and lots of fluid.
About 3am I put my pullover on, and I'm sweating like a good'un. (and probably stink).
But I don't feel too dreadful!I don't know what we're doing for the day but it won't be a lot.
Keep the germs away!
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I'm not feeling quite as dreadful as I was expecting to this morning.
I've definitely got a cold, and it's definitely determined to clobber me.Many years ago a consultant (medical type) I worked with advised me to deal with colds by attempting to raise my body's core temperature - his cure-all was a bath as hot as one could stand.
This advice has stood me in good stead, even if the science is a bit rubbish!With only a shower here, I did my best, and went to bed with regular doses of paracetamol and lots of fluid.
About 3am I put my pullover on, and I'm sweating like a good'un. (and probably stink).
But I don't feel too dreadful!I don't know what we're doing for the day but it won't be a lot.
Keep the germs away!
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I'm not feeling quite as dreadful as I was expecting to this morning.
I've definitely got a cold, and it's definitely determined to clobber me.Many years ago a consultant (medical type) I worked with advised me to deal with colds by attempting to raise my body's core temperature - his cure-all was a bath as hot as one could stand.
This advice has stood me in good stead, even if the science is a bit rubbish!With only a shower here, I did my best, and went to bed with regular doses of paracetamol and lots of fluid.
About 3am I put my pullover on, and I'm sweating like a good'un. (and probably stink).
But I don't feel too dreadful!I don't know what we're doing for the day but it won't be a lot.
Keep the germs away!
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Good morning, or whatever it is when & where you are.
For us here in Dresden we're going to use, or misuse, the first day of our hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets to get to the Hygiene Museum
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Hygiene_Museum
I'm unsure how accommodating they are to English speakers, but my phone translates pretty well, and with our backgrounds we should be OK. If not, there's a cafe!
It looks like it's going to be another warm one here.
Enjoy your day
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Good morning, or whatever it is when & where you are.
For us here in Dresden we're going to use, or misuse, the first day of our hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets to get to the Hygiene Museum
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Hygiene_Museum
I'm unsure how accommodating they are to English speakers, but my phone translates pretty well, and with our backgrounds we should be OK. If not, there's a cafe!
It looks like it's going to be another warm one here.
Enjoy your day
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Good morning, or whatever it is when & where you are.
For us here in Dresden we're going to use, or misuse, the first day of our hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets to get to the Hygiene Museum
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Hygiene_Museum
I'm unsure how accommodating they are to English speakers, but my phone translates pretty well, and with our backgrounds we should be OK. If not, there's a cafe!
It looks like it's going to be another warm one here.
Enjoy your day
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Good morning, or whatever it is when & where you are.
For us here in Dresden we're going to use, or misuse, the first day of our hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets to get to the Hygiene Museum
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Hygiene_Museum
I'm unsure how accommodating they are to English speakers, but my phone translates pretty well, and with our backgrounds we should be OK. If not, there's a cafe!
It looks like it's going to be another warm one here.
Enjoy your day