Thank you so much Shelley. At least we don’t have to learn Japanese at the same time – I don’t know how you and Jonathan coped! It is not much fun, moving and John has not found any swallows to photograph in Winster yet. We’d love to see you both if ever you’re back in these parts – I’ll email directions.

Thank you Clare. We are really going to miss all our friendly neighbours across the road and seeing you and Tom and the children on your visits! Do come and see us – Rosy and Stuart will tell you how to find us.

Mike, so sorry to miss you. Do please try again. You are very polite to avoid mentioning all the cardboard boxes! Hopefully some more will have gone when you come again.

Thank you Sue. Can’t wait to be straight. Do pop in when you’re back in these parts. I’ll email the address.