Long night

been up since 4.30 a.m. as i could not sleep, and then the bucket motor passed - these guys must have a better network than the Masons to be able to track me down.

nyway, we had a great day yesterday, i took William away to a massive shopping complex and we wandered, had coffee , bought him a good pair of sunglasses then , armed with a long shopping list went to the supermarket.

We did well, got nearly everything, but managed a tin of red peppers instead of tomatoes and calamari instead of onion rings. Never mind, the girls were happy. Bought a whole case of liquid sustinance - red, rose, gin, vodka, etc.

Apartment was all decorated when we got back and it was a real surprise for William, dinner was lovely - we just styed out on the lawn and took our time, lovely ceaser salad with rose wine, and a magnificent sponge and fresh fruit cake with ream, topped off with williams name and birthday in dark chocolate - accompanied by a bottle of bubbly.

Our Spanish neighbours joined in for drinks, they cannot speak english - catallonian, and we cannot speak spanish but we had a good laugh and they enjoyed the company. The man, nicknamed General, his name is "Custard" I think, brought his own home made red wine, and as he said complete with toenails for authenticity.

Ok ' time to go , as i am out to get fresh bread for breakfast.

Chris and Ailsa are due up today.

Hi Michelle, nice talking to you last night.