AND Congratulations to Linn on the publication of her story on the Portsmouth Festival I hope to read it quietly tonight and go over the pictures with a magnifying glass - I know a lot of those people.


John left here about noon headed to the West's for an afternoon concert. Peter and Joann followed. It is not often I end up with a year's supply of single malt but I have at least three, maybe four unopened bottles of 12 and 18 year old Laphroiag, Glennfiddech and lord knows what else. Of course the 30 year old Laphrioag is awaiting the return of our beloved Micca. Andrew and Carole arrive week after this I think.

Thinking over the evening I think John's Seven Gypsies was the highlight for me. The shock of the last verse when contrasted against the playfulness of the first is brilliant - I think I used that word before.

Deb Cowan's surprise appearance, Holly's flowers, the air filter cake, a new kitty, Tpm's curry, etc. A wonderful evening.

Thank you all.