By doing most of the packing the night before, and going for an early breakfast, we managed to leave Sidmouth by about 09:45 – something of a record. We had to get home, pamper Sir, then rush over to a family 30th Birthday Party for SWMBO’s nephew Ed. Pictures have been requested: here are just a few before we get back to the serious business of Biggles’ adventures in a narrowboat.

Held in the garden, it was a lovely day with warm sunshine and an ever flowing supply of champagne. Can’t be bad.

The Birthday Boy…

The latest addition to the family – Rufus, along with mum Victoria and dad Henry…

The Wall of Shame (lovingly assembled by eldest sister Rebecca…

Auntie Frances, and the band…