Hi Jane and Steve, it is Paul here.  Must say I do not always know if I am replying to your personal emails to us or if I am "broadcasting" to the world on blogs..no worries.
We were sorry to hear Jane was not so good last week and hope she is better today, but like to receive your pics of your days out, they are v good.
We are busy (this could be a long one!). I seem to be at drs etc most of the week, but am also keeping busy elsewhere..trying to find a charity I can volunteer with, I have MIND in mind but awaiting a reply.
Steve, thanks for your recommendation re my search for a new electric/hybrid bike.  You mentioned the GIANT brand, which I have looked up...but sorry, I could probably get a nearly new car for those prices... I have visited 3 bike shops this week to choose the one that suits me (though I know late Nov is not the best time to get back on the bike)...looking forward to crisp mornings so I can cycle at least 4 times a week to get fit...though perhaps not ready yet to get rid of the Jaguar!
1st shop was Halfords, so expensive! And they had no elec bikes in stock, but you can order from the internet...sorry, if I am spending this much...I want to see it and try it.
2nd shop was, it turns out too specialist for me...they even showed me a bike that weighs less than 3 bags of sugar!
But I was , surprisingly, recommended to go and visit the local Mobility Centre as they now stock bikes..so I went and after getting through the various latest models of sooper scooters and wheel chairs, they did have bikes, that I liked.
So am going for a FREEGO EAGLE, try out this Friday on the road, should be good for me, I think.
On the bike theme, being middle class, I drove past Aldi this week and never been in before, I thought I ought to.  Brilliant!  I don't go for the food, though it seems ok to me.  I browse and do pick up dark chocolate, half the price and twice the quality of S/bury's.
I went for the bargain bins...I found various bike stuff which I won't bore you with except I picked up a yellow w/proof jacket for £16....Halfords are selling it for £69.00.  Is it the same I am asked...don't care, it is yellow and keeps out the rain...
Hopefully see you pre Xmas, I would quite like to go to Lincoln again  re markets etc and meet up with you both.
But remember, no Xmas gifts exchange this year, a card yes, but I have just been to so many charity shops in the last 2 weeks to get rid of last years gifts...don't really need anymore.
Keep well
Love
P, H etc