Well where do I start from when I last blogged? First some great news to report; Eldest son David rang this week to announce he and Vicky are going to get married. We are both delighted and we popped down to Exeter with champers and flowers.

Youngest has appeared today with Nicola because it is Clare’s birthday tomorrow. So we treated ourselves to Sunday lunch at the Old Spot. Peter also helped me put my rides onto Strava so I can compare my times with others etc. Tomorrow Clare and I are riding back from the Severn Bridge for her birthday.

I won’t mention that farce Down Under! I did watch quite a bit of the first couple of days but decided not to let the bags under my eyes get any worse once the writing was on the wall.

Book Club was great earlier this week where we discussed Testament of Mary over a hearty meal.Last night as a fund-raiser for the community centre in the village we met with other village book groups; each group chose a country and provided wine, food and a reading from a book to share. An enjoyable evening. I had rushed there straight from the football, we won 2-1 ! Good to hear what others are reading.

Have a couple more gigs in the pipeline.