It's that time of year again

I'm off for the annual pilgrimage to my northern homeland where I hope to see lots of puffins, take the dog for  long walks in the sun (or light rain, it's all good as far as the dog's concerned), read a few books, drink a few whisky's, spend time with family and friends, keep my feet dry, see some paintings and generally have a great time. Back in a couple of weeks (or before if it rains a lot and someone lets me at a computer). For the rest of the evening I'll be seeing how much premium gin I can fit in my suitcase and choosing which books to take.