It is count down time. Four, three, two, one – GO! By next Wednesday I’ll have stowed my belongings in an attic at Throssel. The room I’ve been using will be empty and ready for another occupant. And I’ll be on the road; in the air, on buses and trains, walking and generally moving over and above the earth. I’ll keep you posted.

Sorry for long gaps in posting. The Internet connection here in the wilds of Northumberland has been, at best, intermittent….. uh! and I am taking my chances when I can and posting just this. For now.

I’m well for those who become concerned for my health. And happy too even though in some ways I’m becoming, once again, a monk with no fixed abode.