Finally, proof that I'm not the only one who makes drunken calls ....

not only calls but text messages and even photographic spam was sent, just to prove to us that everyone is getting on just fine without us in London - thanks to Kevin, Anne, Jackie and Phil for their conversation and Phil's Ashes round-up.

The Alpha Domus finally bites the dust - I hope you treated it gently.

As is only fair, I thought I'd send the shot from our decking as we enjoyed a G&T and watched the sun set a few hours later.

Summer finally arrives in Island Bay