One day at a time

The memorial service for my uncle Bill was held this weekend. Most the family attended and Buster was happy with how it went.

The trains were delayed this morning so no change there and I have to use Outlook at work but still also use Lotus Notes too. Picked up Oscar from Campbell and he is very confused although he's cuddle up to me on the bed.

Took 28 hours to get back to Melbourne. Although the seats on China Airlines were comfortable, I didn't sleep much. Crashed for a few hours on Monday afternoon and early to bed.

Spent the day in Graham's apartment, managed to get everything into the suitcase. Sitting on this one actually works. Graham put on a very good lunch, which Richard came to and one of Graham's friends. After they had left, Graham walked me over to Elephant and Castle train station, so start the trip to Gatwick. Apart from having to run to catch the train to Gatwick, it went smoothly and check in was easy.

Met up with my old pal Dave in Ealing and at an enormous email of chicken and half a lettace. Went into central London to find some soverniers for the office and chose coasters again, this time with view of London on them. I have bought twelve as I am not sure how many people will be in the group when I return, with two possible new additions. I walked from Marble Arch to Leicester Square, so I had lots of steps today.

Took the train to Hampton Court and had a full day wandering around the historic palace and its grounds. It helped that it was a very nice day too.

Has to cancel meeting Dave due to rampant diarrhoea. But it cleaned up in time for my other appointment.

Final day in Nottingham. Dropped the car off and then got the train. Had a meal on the train too. Got to Graham's about 4pm and we had pizza for dinner.

Final meal out and went with my dad and his friend Gwen to the Magna Charta. It was very quiet but the food was good.

Sunday afternoon, I took my dad to see the twin boys of my oldest nephew and was entertained by them, as well as well feed by Darren's partner and soon to become wife.

Took my dad to get a new microwave oven to replace his existing one. We also did a spot of food shopping too. My sister Janice and her husband came round beforehand to say so long before I head back to Melbourne.

The day wasn't that great weather wise so we went to an outlet centre near Mansfield and then headed over to Matlock later on. Decided I no longer enjoy driving in the UK.