<a href="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dale-storr-gig.gif"><img class="alignright wp-image-2542 size-medium" src="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dale-storr-gig-245x300.gif" alt="dale-storr-gig" width="245" height="300" /></a>After our return from Scotland where we had such a great time with Tony and Jude it was a bit of a comedown to be home and so we needed to get ourselves into gear and doing stuff.

We went down to Barnet to see Jane's mum and stayed overnight at South Mimms services - it is as romantic as it sounds. Jane's mum was in great spirits and was very alert to what was going on. She's not very mobile but for a 93-year-old she is still quite sharp.

On Sunday we went to a gig at the Hope Tavern to see <a title="Dale Storr" href="http://www.dalestorr.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Dale Storr</a>. The band was advertised as playing New Orleans blues/jazz but I don't know what that means. It wasn't very bluesy but it was ok. He was a very accomplished pianist and the band were very tight.

On Monday we went on a great cycle from Bardney to Woodhall Spa along the Water Rail cycle track. No cars, sunshine and good coffee sitting outside at Woodhall Spa. The 18 mile round trip was a good starter for me - Jane has already done some reasonable cycles with the U3A cycle group.