Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

“Acipenser oxyrhynchus” by Duane Raver/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Well, after yesterday I slept like the proverbial log, content, by the end of it, that the rollercoaster had ground to a halt. This morning it would be a slightly later start than usual. I had time for housework and a quick bath before leaving and consequently headed to my son’s home, if not in my Sunday best, then at least decently dressed, hair and make-up done and feeling not only human but ever so slightly glamorous. It made a nice change. Mornings are usually rushed and practical.

I took my time, filled up with petrol, bought something for a lunch on the run… and arrived early. Nice. We would have a leisurely journey to London and might even get chance to stop somewhere for a coffee.

The morning was glorious though… hawks in the sky and finally some sunshine. In…