A relatively early start, and we're off to do the school run for Will and Jack. I've missed the school run - most people would ask why, but I love going to the playground for a natter, and love the mutual wave thing they've got going just so that the teacher knows you're picking up the right child. Yes, it's backfired on occasion, when I've ended up with three kids - one godchild, one brother and a nephew - but at least I did know them all.... After that, Mimi, her Mum Thea, and I headed off for a cycle ride around Christchurch, thanks to Mary, her next door neighbour, and the loan of a couple of mountain bikes. I've found a new love of cycling since I've been away - setting myself up nicely for
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