We're all going on a .....

As seasoned wet weather campers, we set off camping this weekend as a "pre-scan" break. A little scarred from our last experience, I was taking no chances and came up with a cunning plan to ensure our sleeping bags didn't get wet this time:

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We took an old (well 6 year old) friend of Oakley's - the gorgeous James Wiley, who is a day younger than Oakley and has been a best friend for most of Oakley's life. He has to be the world's most excitable Monopoly player and a great time was had by all.



James told Oakley he was lucky not to have a younger sibling because they prevent your parents playing with you. Oakley told James he was lucky not to live in an old house because it has the same effect. ;o)

We toasted marshmallows in the rain, collected (and then lit) methane from the river bed in the rain, collected acorns in the rain and put up zipwires in the rain.

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So, after a weekend's training for the Mancunian climate, we are ready for another scan. Prof, with his usual attention to detail, has organised Quent and Philip's appointments on the same day, so we are meeting Philip (fellow IL-2 veteran) and Sue for lunch beforehand.

We're optimistic but we know a scan is no holiday.