Monday, June 10, 2013

Speed, rescue and noodles.

1. 'Is this speed all right for you?' Nick wonders. I have slowed down a lot in the last few weeks and get out of breath just walking up the High Street.

2. Yesterday Alec and Nick went to a gala day at the fire station. Today is all about rescuing toys from a towering inferno on the step ladder.

3. A large pan of buttery noodles.
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