I forgot to mention that I received an email in the week from my (ex) sister-in-law inviting me to my (ex) father-in-laws 70th birthday meal which was on Sunday.  After thinking about it (for all of 5 minutes) I declined the invitation.  The email did state that the ex wasn't going - strange not going to his own father's birthday meal but then he wasn't very close to his family anyway!  This prompted a lovely text from my (ex) brother-in-law telling me that in his opinion I would always be family to him - Arhhhh!

Instead I agreed to have lunch with J & J a couple the ex and I first met on a cruise in 1998.  Had a really nice lunch and easy conversation.  The ex did get mentioned and they are both surprised that there still has been no contact although they do wonder as and when he finds out about V, if it will prompt him to find an excuse to contact me. But this time I will be prepared!!!

Still missing V, but at least we are exchanging daily text messages.  Can't wait to see him on Sunday, just wish we had longer together before I go off to Holland, oh well, who needs sleep anyway???