The allotment owner's perfect birthday present

It was my birthday last week. My wonderful parents gave me a Roberts solar powered DAB radio. The solar panel charges the battery while you listen, so you can get hours of unplugged listening pleasure. Perfect for an afternoon on the allotment, which is annoyingly short of electricity.

So, I gave it its maiden outing yesterday. Andrew was at work, what with it being a Thursday afternoon, so the radio was the perfect companion. A sunny afternoon listening to Mariella Frostrup and Eddie Mair, what could be better? I decided that Radio 4 was the most suitable allotment radio station. Somehow it didn't seem right to listen to anything aimed at the under 50s.



While on the subject of perfect birthday presents, it wouldn't seem right not to mention the amazing present that Andrew built me. My beautiful bike, also an allotment owner's dream possession. Actually, I can't speak for any other allotment owners, but it is MY dream possession.

Here it is, isn't it beautiful?



Yes, I do realise it doesn't have any pedals, before you ask. They're soon to be added!