Bill, this is a bit early but I will be on holiday when its your birthday. I am going to the philippines with richard and edgar at christmas for 3 weeks tell Vic. I expect he is joking about as usual and keeping the family going. I have spoken to Vic today and will talk to him when I get back from holiday which I am not very keen to go as holidays are not the same without my Vic as you know. Ed's mum came to the UK last month and came here with her sister. You would have liked them. I am down in the dumps as is richard, time seems to fly by. At the end of the day Bill you, Richard and Edgar will be in the philippines. It has already been paid for and is in a very nice place. You did like the sun!! It is a very nice chapel all in granite. Must go now Bill but all my love to you and Vic as always. Talk soon. Love Carol xxx