penultimate - what does that mean?

Well, if the last one was the penultimate UK one, then this one is Penultimate UK 2 - the sequel, as we will try to fit one more in on the eve of our departure, sent from the Heathrow Airport Premier Inn - (as recommended by Lenny Henry!)

Well, lots has happened this week - Robin sold his car for more than the BMW garage was going to give him - but not much more (sobs), so that went Monday - first time he has been without a car effectively for 37 years!. Still, the trusty bicycle was still available and has taken him swimming, recycling and shopping. In between times we have been packing up Janes house ready for the big move out on Saturday, whereupon we will both be homeless and car-free for the foreseeable future. Having carefully transferred all of his music and important documents to his phone - his memory card failed. Robin is very impressed with his phone at the moment, as you can imagine :(

South East Water are convinced Jane has already gone and have been sending letters beginning " we understand  your property is currently empty..." - not quite sure who they were expecting to read it??? Tempting to send one back saying " Yes it is..."

Janes sons Robbie and Chris popped in to say 'bon voyage' which was great to see them before we disappear. Chris is still here and has spent time adjusting his body clock to student holiday time (mornings? - what are they?). Of course back in Santander world the clock runs completely differently - Robin has now been sent six credit card agreements to sign (he gave up on agreement 3) and still no-one there will issue him with a credit card or phone him and tell him whats going on, despite waiting 7 weeks. He now appears resigned to the fact that six will arrive just after we go!

Anyway - thats about all our news for now - there is so much to do still and little time to do it so we will sign off until departure time!