Animal count

Seven really-big deer, two swans (who followed us around towards the marina), many seagulls and one quiet fisherman, floating a boat on the bay.

And there are flower buds on a tree down the street--look like a type of willow. The small, clumping willow that I planted in the corner of the front garden may be struggling a little, but it has some definitely-still-alive, and very red, branches, so hopefully it will recover and acclimatise this springtime.

The wind is rising. 50 mph is forecast for tonight. And lots, and lots, of rain.