Ipswich, Epsom, Isle of Wight, In Brief

Back to Ipswich for a few days, spent some time with Dad and Shirley, Eloise pampered, met up with Peter and Joseph, sword fight ended in tears. Joseph's that is. Slept in my Dad's house, nay mansion, for the first time in my life. Nice linen.

Went out with BT boys and was briefed on situation at old employment venue. Details irrelevant. Situation deteriorating. Dhaka nice. English curry. Yum.

Nicole went for ladies' night out in London at swanky (I think is the word) hotel. Reportedly had good time.

Left Ipswich after few days for Isle of Wight, stopping off at Epsom for a couple of days where I exhibit signs of flu-like symptoms. Swimming at local leisure centre a cold affair. Coffee reasonable. Snow still in evidence down here on London's fringes. Reportedly six inches. "Reportedly" now officially word of day.

Eloise enjoys next stop which is Purlin's Farm at Durley. Animals very popular. Visit Winchester. I opt out of visit to Nicole's cousin Ben who has new baby. Popular choice. Baby doesn't want my cold.

Next day off to Isle of Wight. Find ferry terminal without directions or map. Good work Nicole.

Find Matt's house without directions or map. Good work Nicole.

Decision taken to leave Eloise and Maisie to find their own relationship without interference from adults. Strategy successful.

Chip off as soon as feasible to the West to meet up with flickr contact at Freshwater Bay. Light poor. See Needles. Light poor.

Voilet's Birthday next day. Happy birthday Voilet. Visit pub in Ventnor to celebrate said event. Nice lunch all round. Then visit botanical gardens in some other place whose name I don't recall.

Drive along South of island. Very pretty. End up at Needles again. Brighter day today. Nice.