May Day

1st May and a monumental day for London.

But 1st a catch up from yesterday. Rained pretty much all day and had to cycle to Stephen's in Acton for Ranos. Got absolutely soaked but with no running today, good exercise at least. Lovely route through Chelsea, Kensington, Shepherd's Bush and along the A40. Loved passing Battersea powersation and the Buddist Peace Pavilion.

Got to Stephen's about 7.30, dried off and sat down with him and Mark for episodes 4 to 7 of Sopranos. Great episodes, well paced, great sets (Uncle's house so beautifully designed) but the violence is getting harder to watch. Polished off with a huge plate of chops and mash (Christophe was home) and rioja.

Back to May Day. Birthdays for our dear friends Karen (the inspiration for me blogging) and Claire. Ibs and I cycled to a local school to place our vote. Thought we were going to get our votes rejected when Ibs started asking me questions from the ballot booth! Then off to work.

On Thursday mornings I usually have to go to Tufnell Park, which I really enjoy and always gives me great pleasure passing the buildings and houses you can see above. I love that green framed cottage with the monkey puzzle tree outside. The Boston Arms pub is absolutely amazing, stucco'd and with that amazing tower, like a spire or turret. God awful pub inside but glorious building outside.

Euston underground was covered in big ads for Bob Books, the company Ibs manages. Felt very proud to see them.

Home to pack for Snowdonia, where we're heading for the bank holiday weekend with Andy and Georgi. Planning to tell Andy our news so he can make plans for December.

Now have an agonising wait until to night to hear about the London election result. Labour, as expected, suffered terrible losses in the local elections, only a win for Ken can give GB any hope.

We'll be on the train when the results come through so hope my Blackberry will get a signal.