Opening my curtains on the last morning of the jazz course this was the scene.  A pretty red balloon floating over the Perthshire countryside at 7am.  Why and where was it going?  Maybe making its way to T In The Park where if this lovely weather persists the punters should have a great time.

We had a great time with our own little sub-division of the musical universe.  There was a brilliant concert given by the tutors last night and then we all performed in our various groups this afternoon to tumultuous applause from one another and from friends and family.  Maybe about a half of the players were youngsters so mums and dads picking them up were a large part of the audience, but I spotted George Duncan, described by The Herald as "jazz advocate, dapper emcee and board member with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra".  Looking for up and coming talent perhaps.

My own talent is more on the down and going side.  The week highlighted my many deficiencies as a saxophonist but my enthusiasm is undiminished.