That's what friends are for

I miss having friends around that I can just catch up with over coffee or to go shopping with. Unfortunately my closest friends all live in far flung places and somehow life gets in the way of catching up with those closer to home. When I'm in one of my melancholy moods it's something that gets me down. But this weekend has made me realise that all it takes is a bit of effort, some planning and some just doing it!

Spent a lovely evening catching up with K&C over a couple of bottles of wine. Must make an effort to see them and their lovely kids more often.
Then today went to Manchester to spend Sunday with the fabulous LadyPride and the beautiful Audrey. A lovely chilled out Sunday playing with Audes (somehow I have a knack with her and make her smile - unless she's having her face wiped!), nattering with Ju - there's a lot going on in both our lives both good n bad so was v good to talk, reading the papers and eating! Popped out to a newly opened cafe where I saw just how lively Audrey has got so our drinks were rather rushed.

Had then arranged to meet a work friend for a run when I got back - was glad I had as I never would have gone out on my own and feel loads better for having done it. Did just over an hour, discovered a new route and had a good chat.

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