Another scorcher on Monday. Went with James and the kids to the park about 9am when it was still cool. They had a paddle late afternoon.l did the open mic at The Castle Tap in the evening. Jake and Adam were away so I did the sound with Alex. Started at 6 instead of 8 as it was a Bank Holiday but the music still went on til 10 30. Lots there, a good night. I did Woodstock and my HCTS song. Another hot one on Tuesday. Did some guitar practice. Hot again on Wednesday, stayed in and did some HCTS prep. M went out with Mandy and Fiona in the evening. I did the Castle Tap folk session. Same songs as Monday. Amy got back from Scotland about 2 in the morning. Got the train to Thatcham on Thursday morning for an eye appointment. It's improving and more drops perscribed. I managed to get some at a pharmacy in Thatcham too. Cycled back, very hot. Met up with Keith and Fiona in the evening. A swity in Siren, meal at Carluccios and a night cap in the Oakford which no longer has any cask ales. Went swimming on Friday morning. Madeline rode her bike without training wheels for the first time.Had a band practice early evening then went to RSAC to see Bored Slippy. They were supported by Barrelhaus and Martha Spearpoint was there as a friend of hers was one of the guitarists. JAMO went swimming on Saturday morning then to a BBQ in London. I helped set up and did some sound checking for Variety Night at RSAC. James and Amy took the kids to the linear park to ride their bikes on Sunday morning. James ran there and Amy ran back. We had a lie in.