Thankyou Letty-you confirmed what I'd already worked out. We'll be on the train.You kind offer of a lift is gratefully recieved, I have printed out all the details etc.

Richard-it is no problem. I figured that it would make you and Pat very late ariving, as I said. But thankyou for your kind and generous offer (For those who don't know Richard-it is typical of his warm and kind nature) By the way.

IT WILL BE RICHARD'S BIRTHDAY THE WEEKEND OF THE GATHERING.

so see you soon.