Mishka- point taken about your friend. I have no intention of letting things go too late- this (birth) year is the year. Thankyou for caring enough to share the story about your friend.
ITH- my day's going OK so far. Busy, and I've only made it through my banana and peas so far (I eat fruit all day!), but CEO is in a bit of a mood which is never ideal.
I exchanged a couple of texts (i.e. two) with H yesterday- just some naughty bits names banter (I initiated with a couple of suggestions of my own), and then a bit about the football. H replied to one of the texts almost immediately, which I was pleased about. When the aub isn't there he's responsive and interactive so that's all good. I guess we'll see if he contacts me today.
The Proms were amazing last night- very dramatic and Julia gave me some good material to discuss with H about brass instruments (which I can do in a naughty way if the opportunity arises).