[Stevie] I don't think I've specifically avoided SF, and I havea major problem in that I read so little nowadays. I know my son enjoyed "The City & The City", so I'll give Perdido a try. I really ought to get round to registering with the library too. The mobile library's next visit isn't for another 12 days, so it looks like a trip into town is required.

[Stevie] Aha, thanks for making me look up our library. I've found there's one only 6 miles away, and it's open on Saturday mornings. To Pangbourne, me hearties!

(Phil) Pangbourne is town? No answer to that.

[Rosie] Newbury is "town" Pangbourne is half the distance, and has a fish & chip shop, to boot!

The prospect of a long weekend in England; I sail back on Thursday night.That means seeing family and friends, not having to worry about not understanding what's being spoken about, eating familiar and favourite foods, and resting my eyes on familiar landscapes. Bliss.

Keeping my eyes inside my head... (Pen rests eyes on landscapes ... I prefer mine remain in their sockets!)

Witnessing another's earned success Case in point - This little animation makes me smile every time I watch it: katana girl (gif)