Thank you for your good wishes, all passed on to Ann. 'Birthday Bash' was something of a misnomer. Once Ann has worked her way through the 'six hours behind', we'll probably go to Tomassi's in Southend-on-Sea for a leisurely lunch. Good mains & more homemade, Italian ice-cream for desert than you've ever dreamed of! She's currently unpacking...it's 16:50 our time. I think she might just make it to supper, plus an extra hour or so & then, in the words of my Dear Departed Grandmother: "Up the wooden stairs to bedfordshire".
                                          Much Love to all,
                                                                     Nigel & Ann.