It's an utterly beautiful morning thus far, the sun has been shining since before 7am with temperatures surely destined to reach 20 centigrade today.
And of course this weather falls on a working day. At present I'm glaring enviously out my office window at everyone walking through the industrial estate. Suit jackets/boiler suits/etc have all been unceremoniously discarded by almost all today, and I rather imagine every beer garden in the local vicinity will be crowded out at lunchtime. The general consensus from our smokers today when they come back in each time - god, how I envy them - generally amounts to "bloody hell, it's a hot one!"
All that said, even if I wasn't working today it's unlikely I'd be out there enjoying this unlikely weather. I've been struggling with a throat/chest bug all week and even left work early yesterday because of it. Although I'm back today it's certainly too soon - isn't it always?
I was due to be at a charity bowling night tonight, but obviously I'm crying off from that - and as such Carole and Liz's intended girly takeaway night will be interrupted. Ooops!
Yesterday the girls had a lazy day around the house and garden, their first since Liz arrived. Luca seemed quite content with this too, and even was happy to see his dad come home early from work. I was a little surprised by the attention he lavished on me (Grandma and Granny are both numero uno in his affections just now) but won't object. Although I did have to object just briefly after he followed me to bed, tucked himself under the covers with me and refused to let me sleep. "Daddy - read book, Daddy - read book, Daddy......."
Today they're off to Downies Farm to see the animals. Obviously it's perfect timing with the weather, and it'll be interesting to see what Luca makes of it all. Will there be photo's? That's dependant on whether Carole and Liz are organised, or whether Luca will distract them sufficiently so......
Tomorrow Liz catches her train home, which is a shame. She's great to have around, Carole loves seeing her mum, and Luca his Grandma. I do too, in particular for some of the fantastic dinners we've had - the fish pie is one Carole and I will try (and fail...) to make after she leaves.
It was also great seeing Kelly on Wednesday too - albeit rather briefly! It would have been nice to see Lucy too if she'd been online....
On Sunday Carole and I are going to Perth Races for the Gold Cup. I'll make sure we take a good few pictures, and I'll also buy you all a new car with our projected winnings.......
Speaking of new cars, I will get one very soon now. Despite Carole being keen to get me back on the road, I've been dragging my heels a little of late. In a peculiar way I've quite enjoyed taking the bus, as the stress of peaktime driving through heavy traffic has been removed, leaving me a more relaxed person. Obviously the downsides of walking miles per day (the buses go nowhere near my work) and increased hours away from home do grind though, and it would be difficult to continue long term. Obviously I'm a sucker for those joyous moments when I arrive home, kiss Carole and then try to kiss Luca too. "No Daddy, go away. No like you no more". The joys!
One last point before I sign off. Last night I woke around 10pm (after my man flu afternoon slumber) so came down and watched TV for a while. One of the programs I caught was one I'd been introduced to a couple of years ago by someone with impeccable taste - "Californication". I'd completely forgotten about it until I stumbled onto it. Has anyone else seen it? Terrific stuff, no holds barred.
**Useless fact of the day - The colder a room you sleep in, the more likely you are to have a bad dream**
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