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Best of luck mate!

It was as boring as it promised to be

any more?

Very probably, if Kay the cantankerous consultant can come.

nice aliteration

Why thank you! So whats this conference all about then?

horology

Now, are you going cos you are interested in clocks, or cos of the Rolex people?

clocks - honest guv

It is about 17th C horology!

Sounds v. interesting! Is it all about the Harrison timekeepers? Or was he 18th C? Or am I thinking of Flamsteed? I've confused myself now.

So are you a horologist then?

It is in part about Harrison and his contemporaries

I am interested and was invited to go so I thought why not!

Sounds groovy!

btw, Is the shopping any good round Covent Garden (ie not full of tourists, but good for Xmas presents)?

fraid not - it is chocka with tourists

I was planning on going shopping there next friday, but if its crap....

Well if you do and you fancy popping in for a cuppa and seeing the hub of activity email me

Okie dokie.

I tell you what - If you point me in the direction of some good shops where I don't have to do much thinking about what to get who for Christmas, I'll treat you to a cuppa and a big cake

Deal?

definitely

Groovy

Right - I'm off home. Have a lovely conference, and an even lovelier weekend!

You too honey!

Hope you feel better soon sweety, the place is rather dull without you.