Prize rash

Just back from Jons birthday lunch in Fa; forgot the camera.
Great shame, not only for the fun of seeing friends there but
also for the lost opportunity of sharing Andy's rash.
Spectacular! And they say it had been worse yesterday.
When I think of a suitable prize, it shall be awarded - unless
there are other contenders?

Sues cooking was fab and me and the Captain are well replete.

Good to see Andys mate Pete again(as opposed to Peter G,
Peter B, Peter C and Peter D - don't know this ones initial, AM
Pete will have to do -) He is working on a photographic project
that had me and the Captain captivated but dunno if its under
wraps at the mo., so more anon.

Much talk of some sort of economic crisis and the London demos.

Louise was there - barely a contender in the rash contest, must
try harder - and she has been blogging. You can see the quite
beautiful ear ring she made for the Captains 60th below...


Isn't it great? The fact that it is my design does not affect my
excellent judgment. Her blog shows it too - dubbed the Harris Whirl at

http://louiselewis.net/blogger/blogger.html

Here she is too, lunching with Kat and Yvonne and me at Kats -


That was great too, its been a good week!

Ate last night at Espinet (opposite Champion by Quillan and up
the hill) a treat from Andrée. Highly recommended, the place is
very welcoming and the food really interesting. Had sea bream
stuffed with parma ham after my oysters cooked in blanquette .
Can't remember the pudding because I'm still full of the Pavlova
at Sue and Jons; theres something about being spoilt rotten that
makes me forget things. Guilt, probably.

Oh one piece of very exciting and unforgettable stuff: there is a
Hoopoe in the field at the end of the impasse! Possibly a pair...
watch this space.