This week.

Monday should have been the AGM of the Central Yorkshire Scout County. Well actually it was, however I was too tired after the Six Dales, and could not remember a good enough reason why I needed to be there.

Tuesday Nicola’s parents came up and me and Nicola’s dad went to see her presented with her gold DofE at a Scout County awards ceremony. Someone came up to me outside the Council House asking about the Hunslet Banner, whether he remembered me from elsewhere, I don’t know but he didn’t appear to be anything to do with Scouts.

Wednesday was Explorers with nearly a full turn out, but no uniforms. The programme was worked on the fly but debates really don’t work with 14 and 15 year olds. Scrap that- debates don't go anywehre sensible with these 14 and 15 year olds!

Thursday went to Scouts where I helped Nicola put up a presentation on Thailand and her Queen’s Scout Award.

Today Nicola's birthday and she’s visiting our DC. I bought Nicola the Order of the Phoenix on tape, and a new stuff sack, along with the usual dozen red roses. Tonight I have a local Lib Dem meeting, followed by whatever we're doing for Nicola’s Birthday tea. Nicola doesn't like going out too much so it'll probably be a quiet evening in.