Charlie just popped by with her mum for a bit of a flying visit. She didn’t stay long – we just had time for a natter over brunch. She brought teacakes with her, and it was good to catch up on what the joneses are up to. Charlie is still teaching, but hopes soon to go freelance so she can tour more with her band; Hugh, her brother, has apparently turned his hand to inventing musical instruments, and the two younger joneses are growing up fast. They had to go all too soon. I would have liked to take them for a walk around the village, but they had to go. Nevertheless, it feels good to know I have such good friends – uni feels an age ago already, but I think the experiences and friends I gained there will last a lifetime.