I spoke to a school friend today, who dropped a little something in the way of a bombshell when he told me that he’s now a father. I did know something of this before, but still thought this was early stages and was caught totally off-guard when he told me Freddie James was now ten weeks old. So here’s to FJE, his Dad and his Mum :) Knowing dad I’m sure he’s already seen the whole Disney collection and is drawing cartoons by the dozen.

Aside from sprouting nippers, other friends who have been in touch include Jon and Rosie, with whom I’m going out for food with tonight. It’s been over six months since I’ve seen either and so it’s going to be a bloody good catch up. Oh, the stories to tell…

Currin and I have also been busy, slaving over our global enterprises which are making for very interesting times. I’m feeling very buoyant right now, and with India/Nepal/Tibet around the corner things couldn’t be better. Even the sun is shining…