June 2012a

Sun 03 Jun 2012

And so Eva headed up north for her big adventure - a 12th century archaeology dig. She'll be back to stay with us for a few more daysat the end of June before finally heading back home to Brissie.

Mon and Tues 04-05 Jun 2012

So the weekend ended, and now for another weekend straight away. Huurah for a four day fiesta of just plain relaxing at home. Very much needed rest. Jen had entertained thoughts of heading into town to see the Thames river celebration and the Royals, but the weather was about 10 degrees and squally with rain. So we just watched it all on the TV instead. Much more sensible. British people definitely have every right to complain about the weather! (you call this Summer, eh?)

Wed and Thurs 06-07 Jun 2012

Finnian stayed overnight. One of these nights it actually took him 3 hours to get to ours from his workplace because of the traffic and unexpected road closures etc. He's looking forward to moving into his own rented place on 23rd June.

Sun 10 Jun 2012

This afternoon Alex (esquire) dropped in, as did Kev, and a nice little afternoon session of fighter practise training took place.

(photo at right)

Fri 15 Jun 2012

Stev picked up Kiriel from the nearby London City Airport - her luggage is small enough to fit in the Porsche's little boot space.

Sat 16 Jun 2012

Jen went to Steve's workplace and taught a class of 9 'top set' bright students ranging year 9-13... all about InDesign and being a graphic designer. 

Meanwhile, Steve and Kiriel jaunted off south in the Porsche, to hang out with Edith also, at a Roman food cooking workshop at Butser Ancient Farm. This was taught by Sally Grainger, one of Steve's favourite research-cooking authors.

Above from left: Edith, and Sally Grainger.

Kiriel takes picture. You can see the haze from the indoor fire.

Sally's craticula (or Pompeii Oven) with tasty lamb on skewers.

Sun 17 Jun 2012

We enjoyed a fab mexican lunch at Westfield Stratford with Kiriel.

And yes Kev sure is keen - he's back for more fighter training in our local park, this time Robert (Dan) has turned up too.

Unfortunately Robert had to head off at 5pm, so Kev joined us in giving Kiriel a nice farewell dinner before she headed back to her home once more, in Geneva.

Steve has been an absolute legend for all the great home cooking he has been doing this month!!!!  :-)

Mon 18 Jun 2012

Finnian is back with for his final work-week of staying overnight. Steve has booked a moving van to help out with the big move this coming Saturday.

Wed 20 Jun 2012

Our calendar tells us it's the first day of Summer today. Kind of strange considering that it's also the longest day of the year, and we'll only be "descending into darkness" now for the rest of the year.  :-)

At least the garden is looking really lovely. The white climbing roses have gone stupidly berserk this year. (picture at right)