YOU would hope that the skies would be blue and the sun shining brightly at this time of the year.

Sadly, there was no sign of summer for Star contributor Robbob when he was out around Carr Mill Dam during last week's murky weather. Nevertheless, the misty morning made for a lovely picture.

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