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As you can imagine the last 48 hours have been a bit of a strange time, after having come to terms with my fate over the last two months I suddenly find myself on a totally different track and have to make a major adjustment. Of course it’s not only me but family and friends and, of course, Sue who has been wonderful throughout and I owe her so much. However, a bit of a respite so plans have been made.

In a couple of weeks we shall leave the cats with friends nearby and drive down to Valencia and stay overnight in a rather nice Holiday Inn overlooking the wonderful park and eat some good food in the very good restaurant. The following day travel on down to Torrox Plage just short of Malaga where we have rented an apartment for 2 weeks. It looks out over the Med and we can walk out of the front door and eat our way around the world if the fancy takes us as well as get some warm weather. On the way home we will stop of at Valencia and Girona. Something to look forward to.

Weather here is cold with zero degrees being the norm during the day. However, the promised snow has not arrived as yet and we hope that will last. Sue and I are only too aware of the problems being faced due to the weather in the UK and we know how upset some of you are that you can’t get into work (shame). Hope you get a respite soon but in the mean time stay warm and drink plenty of mulled wine to keep your spirits up. We will be raising a glass to you.