Hamilton-Cavendish

I tell you what I struggled getting out of bed today! We packed up and made it just in time for the start. I had made plans yesterday to stay with a friend tonight just north of Hamilton, so I could go to the burlesque show that was on tonight. Except when I went to book my ticket this morning, I realized the show is actually wednesday the 17th. Of October! Whoops! Guess I'm getting an early (ish) night.
This mornings program was pretty god. I missed Annes presentation this morning, after it started twenty minutes early- I have no idea why!
One of the ladies noticed I was freezing yesterday, so she found me a blanket. She brought it out again for me this morning.
Annes second presentation finished at 2.15 and Mum and her rushed off to catch their plane. I went back for the last few sessions, but I was so tired that I hardly tok any of it in. I had to have a sleep before I drove out to Lauren and Pats!
I met Lauren a few months ago after her sister Louise broke her back. Des put me in contact with her and I have been trying to help her whenever I can, through my own experiences.
After my nap, I headed north to Cavendish, where they live. Lauren has two gorgeous little girls, but they had had a bit of a long day, so they went to bed quite early. I answered the phone for Lauren while she was getting the girls ready for bed, and there was a tellymarketer on the other end. I told him I was the babysitter and they weren't home!
A little while later, the phone ranf again. Some guy was on the phone, asking for Pat. I told him he wasn't here and he asked if I was Pat's new wife. Something like that I said. Anyway, he asked to speak to Lauren. I asked who it was before I handed the phone over. Pat. I couldn't stop laughing! It was pretty funny....
Louise's husband Matt was working up this way today, so he is staying here tonight too. I haven't seen him for months, so it was a good chance to catch up, and to see how Louise is going before I go visit her this week. Lauren made roast lamb for tea- I hadn't realized how hungry I was! We all had a good chat about my trip. I think its good for Lauren and Matt. I'm an example of where Louise will be in a couple of years.
So much for the early night, but having a great time catching up witheveryone.