This is the Gulf of Mexico, with Dot and I in the foreground, pretending we’re glamorous and wealthy, or at least that we have sunglasses.

Here in the real world it’s still winter and gloomy. I played chess again last night – a good game in Yarmouth, but I couldn’t quite turn it into a win. We drew 2-2, which ironically could mean that our B team are relegated.

This week I’ve written my EDP page, given away some money, chosen some hymns, visited my aunt, called in at the office, renewed my parking permits, paid some bills and been to the chiropractor. I’ve also found my driving licence, which had been missing for over a month after I thought I’d put it with stuff to take to Florida but it turned out not to be there. After almost giving up, I found it on the floor of the filing cabinet: I must have slipped it past the file instead of into it. Quite a relief, but it still doesn’t explain where Dot’s slippers are. I’m pretty sure they’re not on the floor of my filing cabinet, but I’d better check. No, they’re not.

I’ve downloaded a Jethro Tull album, which has to be a bad sign. In an hour or two, however, we’re off to Caddington to baby sit this evening while D & V go to a party. We also have a dinner date near King’s Lynn on Saturday evening.