Squirrel's End

A lazy morning, and breakfast. Chatted with Mum, before making off to Squirrel's End, what we have decided to call Beth and James's house. Sure enough as we arrived and looked out at the expanse of their back garden, a squirrel was obligingly sitting on its haunches in the middle of the lawn.

Naturally lots of organising still to be done, but they are definitely installed now.  Lots of spiders in the conservatory, and Beth is no fan of our arachnid friends. I offered to wrangle the spiders next week if it was still a problem. James rallied, having felt peaky all week.  He was watching cycling in the background on TV as he got things ready. I must say I was quite getting into it.

As today was Mother's Day, it was another Mum summit and treat for Lorraine and Julie, who arrived with Lorenzo and Andy. Beth had cooked up roast chicken and ham, and salads and roast small potatoes and so on. We toasted their new house and Julie and Lorraine with Prosecco. A cheery afternoon. I like Julie and Lorenzo, and enjoyed meeting Andy again. Best of all was seeing Beth and James so happy, and full of excitement for the future. I felt in quite a silly mood, having felt stressed for the last two weeks. Lorraine and I enjoyed ourselves immensely.

Home to lurk about quietly as I have a travelling day tomorrow. Watched another excellent episode of Shogun and Match of the Day, where Man City and Liverpool played out a cagey and exciting draw at the top of the table.