One week to go...

The day started wonderfully with a fresh coffee! So much better than instant, but saved as a treat for the weekend, mornings are too rushed so I end up with an instant coffee.

I never used to drink coffee until a year ago when I had to give up tea as it is a trigger for my IBS. Usually it's the other way round but I've known for many years i'm allergic to tannings and for this reason I can't drink red wine (I make up for it in White wine!) and as tea has tannings in it I'm sort of guessing the two are related with the tea also doing the latterly stated. Caffeine so far seems to be ok... Phew!!! There's nothing like a caffeine fix to get you started in the day especially as I am not a morning person!

Friend J collared me on FB to see if I wanted to go to Go Outdoors at Coventry... Never one to say no to a wander around G.O. J picked me up around 2 and a lovely afternoon it was having a good yarn putting the world to rights and checking out the bargains!

Walking through the door, R was surprised at the lack of bags on my part! I did well I only bought a small bottle of multi purpose liquid soap and a small first aid kit, a grand total of just over a fiver!!! J however spent 15 times what I did! Her powers of resistance in buying a camping table and a new tent were admirable!

I've since been looking at my photos from Egypt in 2007 the one on the screen is a view of central Naama Bay from the panorama bar. 1 week tomorrow... The nearer it gets the excitement is still there and growing but I'm realising all the time I really need this injection of sun and a bit of me time! Still I wish R was coming too... who knows what this week will bring especially if his current contract ends on Tuesday. If he does great... If he doesn't I will value the quality time to focus on my diving and me in general. I need the break.