I have decided to do away with the Title field, as it becomes rather tedious trying to think of something new each time. I think that's what puts me off blogging maybe - you don't know how many times I've logged in and changed my mind after seeing that blank box next to Title.

Anyway, have skived off a very dull tutorial to have a blissfully housewifely day in London. The upshot of all this, is that for the first time in weeks, if not months, I am able to work at my desk, having cleared it of the papers, books, jewellery, makeup and other paraphernalia that cover it. There's still some left, and as any Azmi will tell you, it is a favourite trick of mine to pile everything together into the smallest possible area so that everything else looks tidy in comparison. And boy does it!

I also found some time to go to the local library and 'fess up to losing a book. Actually, it was Mr C that lost it, and as my efforts to make him take the rap had been steadfastly resisted for the last month, I thought it was about time we paid the fine, before it turned into ten Harry Potters' worth (that was the book that got lost). You'll be relieved to hear that it didn't come anywhere near eclipsing my Personal Best, which is £42 for two books at Stopford library.

Am definitely looking forward to going away, but want to see as many of you as possible before I go. The problem is time, and trains. There are no trains from Crewe to Manchester after the 11th, which may cause some difficulty, but we'll see what can be worked out. For those of you who are interested, here is the proposed itinerary (so you know where to find us should you wish to visit us Back Home):


Date


17th December 2005
Depart LGW 10.10 QR76

18th December 2005
Arrive DAC 07.30 QR344
Stay with Mr C's uncle. Time of arrival to be confirmed.
19th December 2005
Dhaka
Stay/visit with my paternal grandparents(tbc)
20th December 2005
Dhaka
Stay/visit with my maternal grandparents (tbc)
21st December 2005
Dhaka
22nd December 2005
Fly to Syhlet –Moulvi Bazar
Father-in-law to pick up
23rd December 2005
Moulvi Bazar
24th December 2005
Hingagia
25th December 2005
Hingagia
26th December 2005
Moulvi Bazar
27th December 2005
Moulvi Bazar Function
28th December 2005
Fly/Train to Dhaka
29th December 2005
Dhaka
30th December 2005
Dhaka Function
31st December 2005
Dhaka
1st January 2006
Depart 08.40 QR345
Arrive LHR 17.30

then a quiet day at home, before flying to Turkey for three days' stay and then to Egypt. I'm just a bit concerned that the inevitable food poisoning will come after I've left Bangladesh and arrived in Turkey. Mr C has told me that he'll leave me to rest in the hotel and go sightseeing in the event of this occurring.