Positives

* Sitting on a dock under a large brimmed hat, the sun out, the wind in the willows, the lake swishing around and a mystery book at hand.

* Summer holidays are here, no more homework.

* Warm nights in the city, when the moon is up and all you wish for is good Italian gelato.

* Walking around a city you know well, still discovering things, such as Sugar Beach - fake sand but fun place by the waterfront, with silly waterspouts and lights.