The band set off for Oxford. This time I didn't accompany them because I had so much to do. By this time the band had asked if I'd like to go with them to Edinburgh Festival, and I desperately wanted to go, but had to ask Colin first as there was no way I could go without his help, keeping an eye on the boys, feeding the birds, making sure the boys looked after the dog okay. I'd arranged for the band to come back at 10 pm when I'd have a meal ready, so with Colin coming back that day as well I had a hectic day ahead. I cleaned the house, went shopping and met Colin at lunchtime for lunch and drinks.
When he'd finally told me everything about his experiences in America, I then told him about mine, ending with the news about my impending departure to Edinburgh and luckily he knew and understood how badly I wanted to go and agreed to keep a watchful eye on the boys whilst I was away. He even gave me some money to help with expenses. I was so excited. Back at the house I cooked for the evening, arranged breakdown cover for the car, went to Slimming World and discovered I'd lost five pounds that week, and was thrilled to inform them whilst we had our evening meal that I was able to accompany them to Edinburgh and they were really pleased about that. I then had to get busy packing as we were leaving next day - luckily I managed to find the tent without any difficulty.
