Updates...

..re: Lance pretty obvious now he's crushed them all innit. French are having a field day as usually it is like Scotland hosting the world cup!! (sorry you Scots), but to have a frenchman in the yellow jersey, another in the red dotted 'King of the Mountains jersey and several stage wins under their belt - well forget Armstrong, it's the small hero's who count innit.

Went up to Dieu le Fit in the Drome last night for Patrick's (husband of Gary's wife's sister Sophie) 40th Birthday and didn't get home till 3.00am, the kittens were pretty down on me! Gary and Sylvie send love to all, Max unfortunately has the measles but it seems to have coincided with him suddenly speaking french - wish I was three!!

Welcome to Barbara Rich - You all remember her hein? I have some nice photies of our holiday Mum and Dad in Normandy - Rouen etc. Juno, Sword!! and several rather nice restaurants as I remember, I still have that little (first painting) of the cabinet on me wall Barbara!

For those who have not yet ventured, Dad's Diary (see link right) is the latest best seller from the pen of your favourite author Patrick Hugh Merrow-Smith.

lots of love to all, j