Things have settled down now and I’m into a routine of bus travel and walking. I’ve been all the way round my new area, attended all the usual meetings. I have found that things may look different at first glance but essentially it’s the same issues wherever you go- it’s just the ratios of one to another that differs.

I was at my old office earlier in the week and I must admit had a little tear in my eye as I walked home over the Moor.

My son is currently back in London seeing friends. My daughter is on her way to Portsmouth as I write this. She is picking her stuff up from her ex-boyfriend’s flat. I don’t know how she will cope with this. She is staying at the sister-in-laws so we will get regular updates on her.

My wife didn’t get the Wakefield job which surprised me as I felt sure she would. She said that she made a real mess of the interview though. So my gut feeling seems to have let me down on this occasion but I am sure Wakefield will figure in some way in our future.

Music wise I have settled down enough to listen to music on the way to work.Although it doesn't feel the same. At least not yet.