Hi both xxx
Emptybox
Pity the rain meant you couldn't get out, but as you say it is good to look green again. Not had much rain still here so it is still scorched looking.
Gosh at old client owing you for 6 weeks work, hope they pay up.
Glad to see your work bench and vice are coming into their own now.
Good job no hosepipe ban would affect you. We dont use hosepipe either.
Hicky
how nice your lad is getting 4 months off work. Wil that cover when the baby is born and when you visit? Hope you can sort insurance out for open ended ticket. I know you usually put dates in for insurance quotes, but should think you could get one for Oz, as they are probably used more for going there.
don't you think Laura will go for the older guy who is nearer her age? I think she will. As you say it is like seeing better food on the next table. 
We did at least get free theatre tickes for volunteering, so that is good and it was a lot of fun, but can't see me volunteering at any time for the military!
Any news on your OH's knee?
Went to Cardiff today, I got some strawberries with melted choccy from Thorntons. Delicious. 
And some new fluffy grey slippers with a plastic pearl in the middle for £4.
Watching Love Island now.
Son been working on the filming set for 11 hours today. They have finished it now.
I'll let you know when it is being aired. Gosh I am beginning to wonder what an idiot I will look if the shots of the crowd include me? ? 
Have a good evening both xxx