Homeward bound..for a little bit

Never really sure whether anyone bothers to read this anymore, and am conscious it's hardly the most up to date source of information on my whereabouts but rather than email random people I thought this would be as good a place as any to announce my homecoming. It's only for 3 weeks but I will be in the UK from 4th June until 27th June.

Obviously I'd love to see as many people as possible so it's going to take some organisation, but will be mostly in Devon and London (ooh, look, the world cup happens to be on...that's a stroke of luck). Knowing how long it takes most of my friends to organise a piss up in a brewery, maybe someone could do a bit of planning? (Andy, I feel a spreadsheet coming on). For the family, a Surrey dinner is probably on the cards (Simon?) and the rest I'll catch up with in Devon.

I think it's going to be a hectic few weeks but am so looking forward to it. Emma's coming home too, so we finally get to meet each others family and friends. It's our year anniversary today - what a year, and it definitely feels time to be in England together.

So, hopefully see as many of you as possible in a few weeks. I can almost smell the roast beef and Kronenburg....

Finally, a huge congratulations to Dee who's just about to complete her singlehanded sail round the world the wrong way voyage. She's due to arrive in Southampton tomorrow, after 6 months, and if anyone wants to check out what an amazing woman she is (if you don't know already) take a look at www.avivachallenge.com . Be warned though - it makes you feel extremely lazy!