When I was in my teens I had a boil on my chin ~ I can't remember how long I had it for but eventually the doctor had to get a syringe and draw out all the stuff in it.

Gross, eh ?

It doesn't end there ...

... you may wish to avoid the next paragraph.

I also had one in the palm of my hand [I can't remember if it was before or after the boil on the chin] and this one also had to be lanced. The doctor then cut the top of the boil open with a pair of scissors so there was a gaping hole in the loose skin.

I don't remember either of these procedures hurting particularly but then again it happened 30 or 40 years ago.

Tell me though ... whatever happened to boils ?

I've not heard of anyone getting one lately ...

Are they defunct ? Extinct ?

Chrissie Hynde [The Pretenders] is 57 today [and I always thought she was older than me].

Ah well ....

I haven't got any of their CDs but here's a song I like .... Brass in Pocket .....

Just click on this link ... http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/5527

... it leads to a marvellous set of photos including, at the top, the cutest shot of Boo enjoying his first day on the fells ....

Just a brief blog as I have to go and collect Natasha.

Spud [from 360] brought this damaged bridleway bridge to my attention earlier today ...

The image is a bit shaky but you get the idea. The bridleway is in danger of collapsing as is some more of the wall.

I walked round to the other side of the bridge and took this next shot too.

I may put something else up later. In the meantime, thank you Spud.

The bridge is a couple of miles from where I live.