Far Better Than Expected

Well, for all two of you (okay, one of you) waiting with bated breath for my report on this weekend's shenanigans, I have to say that it really was a lot better than I anticipated. For one, the weather was superb, despite my previous misgivings. Have a look at the photo which, hard to believe, shows even better weather than the tourist brochure!

Streatley itself is a lovely rather fancy town - they have their own Bentley dealership for one! But that also means some lovely pubs, amazing riverside walks and proper tea and cakes. We went for a long stroll by the river bank, finally ending up at a pub for a well-earned lunch. The sunshine was so warm several of us (who remain nameless!) fell asleep at the table afterwards.

The evenings were spent playing mah-jong, courtesy of Annie, or Cluedo, courtesy of the youth hostel. But, for me, the pièce de résistance was Liang and his karaoke machine. Keri, Vicki, Liang, Hester and I sang into the wee hours of the morning. We have decided that with her extensive knowledge of showtunes, Keri is actually a gay man.

It was a bit of a shame more people weren't there, but those of us who did go had a fabulous time. I'm already looking forward to next year!

Bloody Hell! It's Raining!

Well wouldn't you know it. I am still at home despite having planned to set off for the choir weekend away about half an hour ago. Liang's car has broken down, probably because the battery is flat. However, the AA man is on his way, and with any luck we should be out of here by 8p.m.

Actually, that is the least of our problems. The weather, which was looking so great at the start of the week, has taken a predictable turn for the worse, with the rain now coming down in sheets outside my living room window. It isn't cold, but it is pretty dreary, which does not bode all that well for our Thames path stroll down to the pub tomorrow.

I was all excited too! For your enjoyment, I have here a picture of the pub which we will be dining at, in all its tourist brochure sunshine glory. I have also, quickly photoshopped up a version of what I think the place with actually look like when we get there. That is, if I can see through the raindrops splashing in my face.

Sigh. And to top it off I have no computer to tinker with all weekend. I guess it will do me good to get off the grid now and then.