We said goodbye to Em and Sam at the station on Friday as they departed to Paris. It was funny having Em with us all week. She thought that the tube was in the centre of the earth with molten rock. As we had such a busy week Friday night was quiet at home eating left overs cooked by me for once. We had the lovely surprise of our handyman turning up at 8:30 at night after a few drinks at the pub to chat about why he can't get the exhaust fan to work. he was very chatting and sort of wouldn't leave. Told us his life story and about how is partner likes to watch Bondi Rescue.  He promised to fix it on Saturday but as all tradies go we are still waiting and our small kitchen is filled with his ladder and other tools. Fingers crossed tonight it will be gone.

On Saturday while off to my monthly visit to the eyebrow waxer I recieved a call from Marty inviting us to watch and support his football team he follows. The game started at 3 and we had a Christmas party starting at 7. It was going to be a stretch with the really long journey. Leyton is close to where we first stayed when we arrived.  It is a division 1 team, and they have some really passionate supporters. I heard many, many swear words and great chants. Much to Marty's surprise Leyton Orient won by 3 goals to Exetor. It was such a cute stadium, parts of it still have wooden seats. The canteen was like the school tuckshop. It reminded me of the Gabba when I was really tiny. They have apartment buildings on the corner so people watch the game from their verandah.

We made the Christmas party on time and we were the first ones there. It was a miracle how fast I got ready. The party was great, just up the road within walking distance. We got home round 1 and Benny woke up with rather a sore head. Sunday afternoon was yet another Christmas lunch with roast lamb and vegetables. The deserts were incredibly with bread and butter pudding and Christmas pudding with hot custard.


This week should be quiet, tonight we are off to dinner with friends at the Grazing Goat. Very yummy food, we are looking forward to it. Not long until we are off to Munich to see Em and Sam again.



(Image: Sarah Ritchie)