I know I should not be doing this but I wanted to do something that wasn't just sitting around watching TV. In the absence of company this feels like I am not alone.

I have had my parents staying with me for a few weeks and they are really great people to have for company. Friends with everyone that happened to drop in and fitting into my life and plans and whatever I was doing.

I have struggled to work lately and this is largely due to posture which can result in an instant headache. This is difficult to explain and I am sick of comments from people who don't have a clue how constant pain and discomfort can tire one.

The Open Roads launch went OK however there were a few things I would change in hindsight. I managed to do my talk without significant problems. I had to adjust my time due to the time taken by other speakers. I was able to complete the talk without making a noticeable blunder and it went ok. I will put some photos up as soon as I get them from the photographer.