Last month when we were in Oxford, Igor met some wooden friends: As far as I was concerned, that was the end of it. But today, an unexpected parcel arrived in the post, a 'thank you' present from our friend for the Oxford trip, providing a new friend for Igor: She...

All this talk of holidays included advice on where to build your house (not on the sandy shore!): It also explained Garry's attire and the go-for-it attitude of the musicians: We also had a birthday to celebrate:

Garry spoke on the theme of 'Home & Away' at the family service. Holidays are generally loved by most people, often because being 'away' seems more exciting than being at home, where mundane, dull routines often seem boring in comparison. Nowadays we can travel all...