Rays of fortune

The funeral arrangements are coming together nicely - our plans keep changing and today we changed our flights for the umpteenth time - easily done on BA with no costs involved using the frequent flyer club. There is quite a bit of organisation at home too as Thomas breaks up just after we go to the funeral so I have to make arrangements about that.

This morning I took some corporate portraits for friends which I enjoyed doing. Then I wrapped up warmly and went to watch Thomas' rugby game. They were playing a tough opposition team today, and I was half expecting them to lose - however, the rays of good fortune were shining on the team as they won 49-5. Thomas got a blow to the face and was sent off to be checked by the medics - he had blood pouring out of his nose and a very swollen lip, but was fine. Luckily no concert tomorrow as he cannot play the trumpet with that swollen lip!

Instead of an action shot I have shown how dark it is at this time of year when the boys are playing rugby - I don't even take photos for the last 10 minutes of the match as the light is so poor. However, today we had an incredible sky as the sun set. I have added an extra of the cutest dog who came to watch rugby today - I think he may have some Boston Terrier mixed in with those Schnauzer genes  - my, but what big ears you have!

Gavin is now at Cape Verde waiting to get a flight home again on Monday. He felt very sad to see the rest of the crew sail off again this evening without him.