Why do I only seem to blog while on the bus? One of life's great imponderables. I guess it's the only time I really get to myself.

Just started reading "Everyday Life in Byzantium" by Tamara Talbot Rice. Picked up cheaply second hand. Can't find the ISBN so can't update bkkeepr. I'm glad to have left western European medieval history behind for a bit.

Just over a week into summer holidays and the kids are driving Deb crackers Jessica only wants to spend time with her friends (who aren't always available) and Alex just wants to play on computer.

Roll on the weekend.

More pictures of the maize maze.

At the maize maze for Jessica's birthday. A little later than planned, but a good day out in the sunshine.

Currently on my way home from work (another bus journey!). I've been feeling a bit icky, and I've just spoken to my GP. She tells me that I have a viral infection and should go home. What's more, I should isolate myself for a week because of the risk it could be swine flu.

So I'm on my way home, and I guess the swine flu blog starts here (well, not really but you never know...).

Currently sitting in work with a French flag pinned to my desk to celebrate Bastille Day.