It has been a while since I last posted on this blog. Despite my lack of regular posting June was record in terms of people visiting and page views. For all of you have taken the time to read these ramblings then I thank you for your perseverance.

Anyhow, to the business in hand. Yesterday I had a meeting with Nigel Wimpenny, the surviving director at SLP following the departure of Graham Hodgson, Bev Dixon and Ian Gaskell. I have to say up front that Nigel came across as a genuine person who wants to get things sorted amicably. Time will tell if my first impressions will be proved correct, but the signs are very encouraging. I really do feel we have the opportunity to resolve many of our differences and disputes to enable all owners to enjoy their investment in the Lake District. At this stage I am not going to divulge any further details of the meeting, but I do feel a lot more positive about the future.

That brings me to today. Both my wife and myself took a day off work and got up here early. What a fantastic day! The weather was absolutely glorious, sunshine all afternoon (even got a touch of sunburn). However, what really capped off the day was the sun going down over the hills around Lake Windermere and the fantastic colours in the sky. Just hope the rain holds off so I can get a game of golf in over at Carus Green in Kendal.

Here's to more days like today.

KW