Good morning everyone - it's Friday and that makes me happy.

You all are talking about spring and new growth. I have a large old maple tree in my backyard. It has some problems that I have been paying a fortune to have treated. Yesterday I saw tiny new shoots and leaves on the branches. I had been holding my breath because I had it cut back and treated in January.

When I saw the tiny new leaves I wanted to cry. I love this tree and gave it a big hug (can't get my arms around the trunk). If anyone had seen me they would have thought I was a tad daft - but the tree knows how I feel.

Too early for apple tinies - but coffee with Bailey's sounds pretty good right now.