“Not all those who wander are lost.”

Hello,

I think this is the first post that I have written knowing that there are people who will be alerted to its creation and therefore might actually read it. I hope so anyway.

Firstly, thanks to all who have subscribed so far. Now I know I'm not wasting my time writing this guff.

Secondly, this time next week Ceri and I will be at Heathrow having said our goodbyes, possibly having a root around duty free unable to buy anything. Either that or we'll have arm-fulls of inflatable pillows, perfume, whiskey, travel toothbrushes, little padlocks and over-sized snack food, our spending money spent.

There is still a lot to sort out before we go. I am working today and tomorrow and am trying to squeeze in a few last minute goodbyes if I can manage it. Then there's packing; making sure I have everything I'll need for the year as well the flight and arrival.

(I forgot to put my yoghurt in the fridge today and have just eaten it warm. Don't do it.)

I haven't received any copious amounts of money from you guys yet; I assume it's on its way. It must be delayed due to the Bank Holiday. I'm sure you all got me dollars, though, so I won't worry about needing time to visit the bureau de change.

Not long now...