I was out with Archie when JR texted to say that Zoe was visiting in 20 minutes, and I had to hurry home. Well, Archie and I can't hurry much. However, JR had taken the bus home, so all was well - they were both here when we got back.

Zoe came to tell us about her wonderful holiday in Egypt with her mum. Quite a long way to go for some hot sun. We were able to sit out the front in the sunshine. Archie had to seek shade, doing his cute little lop-sided smile.

Hazel has flown off to London for an action packed weekend with her son. Meanwhile, our London plans are forming slowly, with lots of ideas. Bearing in mind my low - very low - daily step count... Instagram is jam packed with suggestions!!

Stop Press: Movement on the gate front! Having just requested yesterday that a handyman come round to give a quote... our neighbour came to pick up a parcel, and so he couldn't NOT mention the gate... So he's coming tomorrow!! Grrreat! So I'll have to cancel the handyman for a second time.