MEANWHILE . . .

. . . I'll catch up with blogging - typing isn't too noisy and I've got a good view of the road (plus both phones to hand!)

I left Alice for nearly 6 and a half hours today - the longest time yet. The magnificent T looked after her all day while Mummy went gallivanting - winter clothes shopping to London.

It's a 25 ish minute drive to the station, 105 minute train journey, so the return travel time is 260 minutes, that leaves 130 minutes for taxis and shopping, oh, how times have changed!! All that way for less then 2 hours shopping! My favourite clothes shop closed while I was in China, I'd got details of a new one, hopes were high for a new favourite. They were very helpful and became more friendly but it just wasn't the same, their style doesn't suit me so much, I did buy some clothes, but they're not going to be the basis for my winter wardrobe. Argh!!

Then I went on to my favourite department store (JLP), just as the magnificent T had predicted, I bought stuff for Alice - Christmas melamine 'plasticery', a duvet cover and toys! After that I caught another taxi back to the station, bought lunch, timed it beautifully for a train and managed to find a seat, I also managed to read and sleep the journey home!!

I was home by 4pm. Alice was sat on the backdoor mat and she gave me the most fantastic, beaming grin when she saw me. Life is good, even if the wardrobe contents isnt'!!