This mornings sun rise... and a mild and pleasant day followed.

Gerard's funeral was amazing, a vast turnout - many people left standing in the square as the church was overflowing. I elbowed my way to the front - next to the rugby team, under the electric heating - and was very moved by the speeches and memories and tears that flowed. So sad for the family, who will not be having the Christmas they were expecting.

It was all too overwhelming so I didn't get to the actual burial. Will hoof it to the graveyard soon and report back...