Plant and fic progress

Really nippy this morning. I still only have *one* half-ripe chilli that is orange at one end, plus a couple more on the same plant that are slightly tinged; it looks as if we are going to be in the position of the dark-leaf chillies this time last year, which were eventually harvested at the start of November with only three fully-ripe fruit.

( Swan River daisies )

( Basil, parsley, tomatoes )

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I have worked my way through the sticky bit in the de Brencourt story, have finished all the planned material, and should now, so far as I can judge, be on the final paragraph or two. I just need to find the wording to end it.

I don't think it is as good as "The Remorse of Others", but it is what it is. And on rereading I'm a lot happier with the start than with the current section, so perhaps I shall warm to the rest with further detachment...