Saturday, July 17, 2010

Postbag, completion and the catch-up.

1. The postman brings a knitted hat for BB from the lovely Mary Garrett, and a rebate from our storage company. 

2. Nick comes home with the news that we are to complete on the flat early next week -- what a relief.

3. To catch up with Katie over a homey supper of mince and summer vegetables. 
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Pop-ups, fences and communication.

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