Mum & Dad arrive

Mum & Dad arrived safely this afternoon following a marathon 30-odd hour flight that included stops at Singapore and Dubai. True to form they had to content with a gloomy, rain-spotted day and Heathrow under siege by protesters.

Understandably they are a little weary but very happy to be here; especially to see James. Tonight Merrilyn is cooking some Windsor Farm Shop sausages (a James favourite) and then I think we'll dodge the showers and take a short stroll up to the Castle.

It's good to have them here and we look forward to a couple of weeks of good times. Dad is keen to take James to Legoland. I'm looking forward to our France road trip next week.

[PS - Just returned from our walk to the Castle; a few drowned rats. Not so lucky dodging the showers!]