1. John wants to pop into Leeds to buy a new amplifier – Lily and I tag along and we go for a walk in Meanwood Park/woods. The park is very busy with dogs everywhere – I like it more than Lily, though she doesn’t get harassed too much.

1b. A group of LARPers are gathered in the car park before the commencement of their activities. A small child looks at them with fascination.

2. The afternoon feels like one from a few years ago – a fine winter’s day, our walk behind us, enjoying music and the stove, with bellies full of cream cakes. I don’t mind this type of history repeating itself.

2b. Lily gives me a “wtf!? Seriously, wtf!?” look when John perches on the edge of her seat. Later she gives me her “I don’t know if you know” look when she thinks it’s her dinner time (but it isn’t because of the clocks changing).

3. Plates piled high with colourful vegetables.