Prowling spider

This water lily in the new pond provided a good hunting ground for a spider. The markings on its back were very yellow.

Walked up to the local shops for bread and a few other bits. Looks as if the new tables we ordered from there won't arrive in time for my book group meeting on Thursday. Not sure where everyone is going to put their glasses.....

Celebrated our wedding anniversary by ordering a take-away and watching The Artist on TV. Still have a cold and nasty cough. Husband said my nose-blowing and noisy coughing made it just like being in a real cinema......