DISAPPOINTED!!!!!! (Which film is that a quote from, KKKKen?) Nobody has solved the chessboard puzzle. OK maybe nobody reads my blog but I know at least 3 people who did and there may be more out there. So here's a clue: 2 to the power 10 is approximately the same as 10 to the power 3. Now come on.

The best event recently was the famous Golden Weeding Weekend of my fab parents - ALL their children and grandchildren were there, together with husbands, wives (and wife to be ! - congrats John and Katie!). On Saturday night we went out to a Very Nice restaurant, French speaking waiters, private dining room and a wonderful ambience. On Sunday we had a major family party all day at Bob and Isa's involving endless talking, assiduous eating of splendid cuisine, and the ultimate musical afternoon! There really is nothing like family. It's God's way of showing us what community is all about, and a glimpse of heaven.