Up early in a blur. Mrs Plug seems to kick into organising mode whenever we are off to see her family, so we were all nagged into submission, and only left the house ten minutes later than planned, which was a miracle. I was happy that I had a fully charged phone, a playlist as long as your arm, and a large mug of coffee. However I had absolutely no voice. This was perhaps a blessing for the rest of the family. It was the most frustrating experience. I couldn't even manage a whisper for the first hour. In the end I was able to converse slightly, but it made me realise how much I talk. My poor friends and family. It also took me back to younger days when I was too shy to speak, and I would sit in the corner feeling invalid and incapable of conversation. I think if nothing else it has taught me to sit a listen a bit more, though I wonder how long that will last. I had a walk on the beach with Mrs Plug's Brother and eldest Sister and their dogs, and the sea air seemed to work wonders on my voice. I love the sea. I would like to live near it for a while. We discussed this, and Mrs Plug shares this wish. I suspect that eldest does not due to her crab phobia. All in all we had a good day, but had to stop off at a fast food place on the way home, and I realised how much junk we have eaten lately. Strict diet for the next week I think. Lovely to see everyone, and as usual I leave such events vowing not to leave it so long next time. This was not hollow words, as we will be seeing them all next week.
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