Sunday, 28 February 2016

1st week in Hassocks

We arrived in such good time that we were there hours before expected. Norwegian, you have my vote forever!! No queueing in the cattle shed, on time, curteous staff, docked near centre, normal daytime hours and the most amazing: check-in opened a full 30 minutes early.
Daddy's daddy with Xander on the settee

Little monsters have grown and are prattling away 16 to the dozen. They still fight, but also easier to reason with. We babysat quite a lot, but they seem no bother with us, responding to matter of fact handling. I suppose grandparents have very little previous, so they are operating in a baggage-free environment.
The bike gang

On Wednesday we went to Hove Lagoon with Charlie and all their bikes. It was a brilliant day, if a bit cold and windy. Afterwards we fetched their toys from Argos which was followed by civil war over the new cars. They also got their new T-shirts, which fitted perfectly.
Only in Brighton

On Thursday Roy and I went on the bus to Brighton. That's now more expensive than the train, but it gets you into the centre of Brighton. We sorted all our banking queries, although we will have to go back next Monday to see an advisor.
In the Basketmakers

We met Ruth and Ian in the Basketmakers, which was pleasant. They never change, not even looking older. Unfair!!! We walked to the pub from Churchill Square and I took some good pictures of some quirky Brighton exteriors.

On Friday Roy and I walked to Keymer to the Greyhound for lunch. Took some pretty pictures along the way. The weather is nice most days, but there is a cutting wind which cuts right through your clothing. Shouldn't have forgotten my down jacket!
Pete in The Yellow Book

Saturday I met up with Pete for lunch, a walkabout and the Kristof Barati concert! All of it was fantastic! Took some more interesting photos, had some lovely food and drink, the concert was excellent and went back stage to present Kristof with a couple of T-shirts, one saying Welcome to Brighton! in Hungarian.
The foyer of The Brightom Dome

Stephen is returning tonight from 4 days away working, Lucy's birthday is next Tuesday and I'll post again just before we leave for home.

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