A day of many parts; one of which will eventually stand out from the blur of the rest of it.
A rare Friday morning off; but busy. Lidl, house work, Asda then to meet her at the office to get an important letter posted. A productive morning and a good opportunity to rack up some miles too. 
Then to school; picked up boys and cycled homewards; there had been a debate about Tom going to school on his own; it transpires he loves going in his bike but only ever goes when I take him. One to work on. 

After lunch we headed off to Warriston; an event that prompted much discussion but taken well (Alex struggled with the 80 odd minutes of enforced sitting); Tom listened intently; he said ' you and him were quite alike; you cycle, bake, cook, travel, listen to strange music, explore remote places, take photographs - although I think he liked birds more than you do'. Alex was confused with the idea that a ten year old didn't now have his dad. A poignant and fitting send off for someone who was much admired and loved. Met Magi, failed with Solaev21 and had to scoot off to more questions and a G round up / drama collection  / gymnastics drop off and then home for a late dinner and a tired bed time routine for them both. 

This was my view as I listened to friends and family tell me the bits of the story of his life I didn't know.