i would be a liar if i didn't say that this last week has been a tricky one, but then things having been done all seems bizarrely well with the world. yesterday saw some moving of stuff and general cruising about. today has been sadly blighted by powerpoint, but the situation has been ameliorated by spatsbergunder, roast chicken and radishes (see below). on friday e and i head to france, given a favourable volcano situation, which i am heartily looking forward to.