Two parcels arrived in quick succession, full of an interesting assortment of shells, leaves, postcards, sundry papers, etc! Beautiful skirts.From India, presumably? Anton and Emma are staying at the moment. Emma’s sister lives in Wellington, and her mum and dad, having spent six months touring NZ in a car earlier this year, have now gone back, bought a motor home, and are doing the same again! They’re considering buying a house.

Daisy is back on the road. I’ve added Jul onto the insurance; I must sort out some lessons, soon.

I don’t understand those lumps. How come you get none on your feet, since they’re under lots of pressure? Did you have your adrenaline stuff handy, just in case?

Most amusing to hear of all those skin tight lycra clad pole carriers.

I took part in a one day exhibition and sold a few cards.

Another moggy, you say? Ha, ha.

These cards sold like hot cakes!!!

That’s the way forward, I say. You can probably get a government grant. But it might not enable you to build the quick money pot you’re often talking about.

I watched the highlights, which was tense enough for me. Even knowing the result, I was on the edge of my seat. England definitely deserved to win, but it could still have gone either way. All things considered, a great result.

Back so soon? Well, your room is still there. Just don’t blame me if you wake up after a couple of mornings pining for the fiords!

I’ve just started reading Master and Commander again now it’s about to come out as a film. I hope they get it right.