A mouse took a stroll

through the deep dark wood.

I finally lashed out on annual ticket for the gardens at Lowther Castle.  More dosh for an estate that is far from needing it, but our mate just became the new, reluctant,  Earl of Lonsdale, so I guess this one's for him.

I'm not sure how many Japanese down-pipes look like the one in the extra, but I'm going back when its raining just to see if it works