Friday 28th July 2023

Woke around 0730 after a fitful night's sleep. Stomach making lots of noises!!! Aki got up and made tea. Got up and porridged. Aki cycled off to the library to see if she could get hold of the Flannery O'Connor. A couple of birthday cards arrived, from Kath & Stuart, and from ma and pa, the latter an amusing take on the eternal Magpies v Black Cats schism. I watched a bit of England v Denmark...rather a dull game, certainly second half, but England got the win they needed to see them through to the knockout stage. Vince turned up late morning and did a bit of de-grouting in the shower tray. Joined us at our lunch table for a cuppa tea and a chat...gave him a slice of our home-baked chocolate cake. Managed to get a bit of work done this afternoon; attempting to clear the decks before my birthday on Monday. Cooked linguine with cabbage, and a nduja paste sauce...simple but tasty.