>O, how the sun helps.Stepson J (staying with us off and on through the Summer) is off to the Carnival. P is considering walking to the centre of London "because it is there". Apparently our near neighbours Harrow School have (or once had) a running race from the Hill to the City. Inspired by this … Continue reading >Sun
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>After the storm
>I went to Birmingham yesterday to prepare for teaching which starts in a couple of weeks. All trains were speed-limited, so it took longer than usual to get there. The journey back was even worse - longer, overcrowded and failing to reach home (P picked me up from Gerrards Cross).Theatre closures seem to be piling … Continue reading >After the storm
>Still unpacking
>We've found the Christmas tree. We thought we'd lost it, and were thinking about buying a replacement, when it turned up in a mystery box in the loft. We also found the string of lights that cost £1.99 off the market 20 years ago and still has all off its original bulbs. Bargain. The tree … Continue reading >Still unpacking