Cardiff

8th November 2009 This morning at 6am I donned the welsh jersey for a trip to the pub to watch the All Blacks play Wales in Cardiff. It seemed really strange to be in a pub that early (and felt a little too early for a beer, so we settled for a cooked breakfast and coffee instead). I sang the anthem, albeit quietly since I was the only Welsh supporter in the place and got very excited when I saw the goat! The match was excellent, a really exciting game from start to finish with Wales really taking it to the Blacks and playing with immense passion right up until the final whistle. I think on reflection a beer would have helped calm me down instead of the 2 cups of strong coffee which only fuelled my nerves - I felt truly exhausted by the end. ...

It’s been a manic couple of weeks. On 4th August, after starting treatment in January, I finally got my new teeth. At the same time, we had a visit from Teresa and Richard so had been out and about doing ‘stuff’ in amongst them helping us to pack up the flat and set up some new bedroom furniture because it had been rented. At the end of the week, taking a break from the frantic packing and cleaning that was going on we bought our tickets. D-Day is now set in stone for 4th September where we fly to New York , our first destination. So now homeless, we packed up the remainder of our stuff and set off for Welsh (and often Wet) West Wales where I was going to stay for a week with my Dad while Ed stays in Thatcham. ...

After queing for practically the whole length of the Severn Bridge to get back into Wales (due to some Oasis concert in Cardiff!) we finally arrived home an hour later than expected. A lovely meal at Strada down the bay then an early night followed. The work now begins for the next trip - the big one. Starting tomorrow with sorting out some books and DVDs ect. I get the feeling the next 3 months is going to fly past! Watch this space!!! ...