apero divine

 I'm awash with blanquette and Toby's fabulous cooking, the goodwill of friends and the pleasure of re-connecting; and new friends too, people you know you like who don't yet know that they should be living here :)

 sorry about the strange photo Dave, bizarre but charming  (like yourself guv)

and welcome, welcome back Max! Heres to the next couple of weeks. Bob and I train it to Avignon to meet an old art school friend of mine - last seen, I think, 45 years ago - for a long weekend. If we survive we'll be back to carry on where we left off tonight. xxx to all, thanks for a great night