It has been a long, yet rather awesome, day. We met up with Charlie and her family (well, three of them) at the southbank: C’s sister poppy was performing there with her university choir, and they invited us to watch. After a splendid performance, we went and had a picnic in a nearby grassy area by the river. I caught up with my old friends over some excellent sandwiches and a few beers, and all too soon it was time to come home. Charlotte is well, as ever, and still her hyperactive self. We just got home, tired but content, feeling the warm glow of a day well spent.