After being in Hull for two days earlier this week, I had to spend Thursday and Friday in Wakefield. So I have seen more of Yorkshire than I really wanted, and have had a fill of the M1 this week…

So what I need is a relaxing weekend. Except, tonight Robbie and me have been helping Trish prepare a load of food for an 18th birthday party tomorrow. The eldest son of our good friends Deb & Carlos – I have known Deb for 30 years, and Carlos for 35 – is having his 18th tomorrow. Tricia is doing the catering, so all hands to the pump so to speak. Shortly I am driving off to Hatfield to pick up Nikki.

Here are Nikki and Simon 17 years ago. Nikki moving in for a kiss.

Tomorrow we are off to the party, helping set up, get the food out… then party! Somehow I don’t think I will be feeling refreshed and relaxed come Sunday evening.