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Summary of the last few days: lovely dates & a lovely dinner (& more lovely dinners on the lovely dates, in fact).

Friday I was down in Southampton visiting the fantastic angelmine. Which was Very Much Fun indeed :-) Wonderful dinner, and wonderful company, and it was about time that we *finally* managed to sort out a date! The next morning featured a walk during which I first discovered that my trainers *really did* leak that bit too much; then we found that about 10 or 15 min in, the path became really too muddy even for people with hiking boots to get through; and then I fell over and got mud all over my jeans. But no matter! it was pleasantly bracing anyway, & enabled me to feel all virtuous :-)

Saturday afternoon I spent painting the red line in the kitchen. Which looks v nice indeed (did the second coat Sunday evening, so it's *finished* now. And we have lots of red paint left - anyone want some bright red emulsion?)

Saturday evening was the earth birthday dinner, where I got to see lots of people that I only ever see once a year; this is a shame because they are largely nice & also fun people, but lo! I am insufficiently organised, or they are, or we all are, or something. Ate quantities of food, drank quantities of wine, talked to many people.

Sunday morning I STAYED IN BED, hurrah. Met up with my kitty_goth in the afternoon for lunch (in a cafe in Chapel Market), beer (in the Crown), and the watching of surfer movie (Big Wednesday) (at St P). Was really good to get to spend some relaxed sort of time together. Also he bought me books in the market, which is always behaviour to be encouraged.

Last night was Pete's & my date night, though only by coincidence was it also V Day. Roast veg & vegan chocolate mousse featured, though not at the same time. Vegan chocolate mousse is v easy - melt dark chocolate, whisk up with soya cream & brandy, allow to set. Mmm chocolate. And, again, a lovely relaxing evening.

I am, therefore, feeling bouncy. This is a Good Thing & to be encouraged. Also, I got a nice black cord long skirt in H&M yesterday for a tenner; this is also a Good Thing.

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Summary of the last few days: lovely dates & a lovely dinner (& more lovely dinners on the lovely dates, in fact).

Friday I was down in Southampton visiting the fantastic angelmine. Which was Very Much Fun indeed :-) Wonderful dinner, and wonderful company, and it was about time that we *finally* managed to sort out a date! The next morning featured a walk during which I first discovered that my trainers *really did* leak that bit too much; then we found that about 10 or 15 min in, the path became really too muddy even for people with hiking boots to get through; and then I fell over and got mud all over my jeans. But no matter! it was pleasantly bracing anyway, & enabled me to feel all virtuous :-)

Saturday afternoon I spent painting the red line in the kitchen. Which looks v nice indeed (did the second coat Sunday evening, so it's *finished* now. And we have lots of red paint left - anyone want some bright red emulsion?)

Saturday evening was the earth birthday dinner, where I got to see lots of people that I only ever see once a year; this is a shame because they are largely nice & also fun people, but lo! I am insufficiently organised, or they are, or we all are, or something. Ate quantities of food, drank quantities of wine, talked to many people.

Sunday morning I STAYED IN BED, hurrah. Met up with my kitty_goth in the afternoon for lunch (in a cafe in Chapel Market), beer (in the Crown), and the watching of surfer movie (Big Wednesday) (at St P). Was really good to get to spend some relaxed sort of time together. Also he bought me books in the market, which is always behaviour to be encouraged.

Last night was Pete's & my date night, though only by coincidence was it also V Day. Roast veg & vegan chocolate mousse featured, though not at the same time. Vegan chocolate mousse is v easy - melt dark chocolate, whisk up with soya cream & brandy, allow to set. Mmm chocolate. And, again, a lovely relaxing evening.

I am, therefore, feeling bouncy. This is a Good Thing & to be encouraged. Also, I got a nice black cord long skirt in H&M yesterday for a tenner; this is also a Good Thing.