Chrissnow, don't go, this is a chat thread aswell and the nicest corner of MN to boot!
Yes, we've had a rough couple of weeks, first friend (I never want to attend the funeral of someone under 40 again, it was emotional to say the least and her ds is only 9 months older than mine), then a good friend who I used to work with (he had been ill for a few years) and last week my boss from my last job had a massive heart attack at the station while he was on his way to work (that one was unexpected). So although I've been crafting like a madwoman, yesterday was a bit of a downer.
Still, I did the V&A today, warning to anyone going (yes, you Tillyboo), give yourself plenty of time. I spent so long mooching on the ground floor that before I knew it, I'd spent 4 hours there and still hadn't made it upstairs, so I'm going to have to go back to see the textiles and galleries. It was great, really lovely and I really enjoyed it, mind you a bit of sunshine (well it was sunny this morning!)and everyone seems to be in a good mood, the LU chap who served me my travelcard, the chaps on the rail gates, strangers chatting in the V&A, so I think it was just what I needed.
The Tate tomorrow, so am quite excited by that, dd upset that she's not going but ds wants to really look at the art this time and we can't do that with dd, she gets all excited, whereas ds likes to look and contemplate (think it's something to do with the teenage condition).
Nice to see you back (well, for a few days at least)JG and Miaou, thanks, will look into that. And get round to emailing you and of course GM.