07-09/07/23

With trains playing silly buggers, I dropped J at Gatwick. He flew to Dublin to attend a huge family gathering. He’s one of 6 siblings and most of their offspring and the next generation meant about 50 attended. Whilst the BBQ is an annual event, it was also marking the 20th anniversary of J’s mother’s passing.

I continued up to Maddy, Jordan and Kevin the grandpup in Oval. As it was the first time Corrie and Kevin had met, we went straight to the gardens. Corrie unimpressed with a yappy Dachshund called Rupert who was evicted from doggy day care as he kept trying shag all the other dogs! Other than a few grumbles, on Corrie’s part, they got on fine.

Maddy and I left Jordan pooch sitting whilst we looked at wedding dresses. The big event is not until September 2024 and so I’ll fly back in January to order (and pay for) a dress.

It was great for both of us to see family, but really great to be back together in Jez.